· #1 Today, 03:13 AM
White2000SS
Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 1

Replace Belt Tensioner / water entering scoop?

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Hello,
I have a 2000 SS with 53K miles, and i've noticed a tweety bird/jigleing sound coming from my engine. I've noticed it is louder after it rains and i'm scared that water is entering the hood scoop and making the Belt wet. Anyone notice water entering the hood scoop on your car?

Also i want to replace the Belt Tensioner myself it's only like $60... is there anything i should know b4 i do this?? Any torque specs?? is there a gasket or compound between the tensioner and the block?? Can I just unbolt the 3 bolts then slap the new one on???

I did replace the pully and that didn't not change anything just $16 down the drain..

Thank you

 

thanks for all your help guys


ttt...

 

lol yes, water is clearly entering the scoop...

How can we know what's causing a sound over the internet? Tried looking yourself?

 

great introduction...complaining that someone hasn't responded...

water entering the scoop...possible. it is designed to drain away before it hits the filter i thnk so it could be affecting the pulley/belt.

did you try a new belt??

why the replace the pulley? did that include the bearings?

 

For torque specs search this website or look at your owners manuel or a hayes manuel. There is no gasket compond between the tensioner and the block. As you said you just unbolt the 3 bolts then slap the new one on. Might as well put on a new belt, I stress get a gm drive belt. My Camaro had a squeeking sound after two aftermarket drive belts, then I bought a gm drive belt and squeeking went away. Belt number is #12569527 you can purchase online or spend lots more when buying from the car dealership - this is the bigger belt, top belt.