[kevmjtd]

My dmf is shagged longprest try putting your clutch in and keeping in there see if it makes a noise!

 

[longprest]

Well, the guide pulley on the top of belt (attached to cambelt cover) seems noisy and has quite a lot of lateral (wobbles) play - i'll get one off ebay and take it from there!

Kevmjd - i'll try the clutch tomorrow morning, can't save i've heard anything from that end of engine though and theres no judder setting off so hopefully mechanic is wrong

 

[Hugh Myles]

Kev and Longprest I cannot recommend strongly enough that you both get an expert opinion from someone who knows these cars inside out, someone like Auto Lusso, will save you money and time in the long run, only there is the small matter of the Irish Sea between me and them, I'd be outside their doors at 9 in the morning..........

 

[kevmjtd]

Hugh myles how am I supposed to get to Bournemouth where ever autolusso is with a packered engine by 9 o'clock? I have already diagnosed the problem on my car, don't know if if you read the posts but I'm also on a budget and have to do the work myself.

 

[Hugh Myles]

I understand that kev, just offering advice. Does not have to be AutoLusso, whoever is nearest you, but you do need a specialists opinion.

 

[longprest]

No noises from clutch end - just kind of ocsicilating rumble/rattle from belt end when air-con or all electrical loads on and engine idle drops, going to change top belt pulley and see what develops - it will get worse before it brakes i'm sure
Any reliable independents up here in North Yorkshire - Leeds - Bradford - Preston area?

 

[kevmjtd]

Thanks to the captain my problem is solved! Engine sounds sweet as a nut! I could shout from the roof tops, on closer inspection the rubber in side was totally shot wish I could post a pic to show you! Thanks again oh and for the other parts and the cuppa

 

[kevmjtd]

Check your crank pulley yours is doing what mine was doing!

 

[captainboogaloo]

Hello Kev!

Great stuff! That is good to read! Pleased I could help

All the best
The Captain:thumbs:

 

[longprest]

What do I need to need looking for with the crank pulley? - had the panel off under wheel arch two days ago but all looked ok to me

 

[captainboogaloo]

Hello Longprest,

1 is there any visible wobble when viewed from above or side on? (Engine running!)
2 are there any cracks/ perishing or splits in the rubber centre; try and see if you can get a look at the rear - although some versions of this part have a metal backing plate, but if not, check for same fault there.

If the answer to any of the above is yes, your bottom pulley is due for replacement.

Hope that helps
Cheerio
The Captain:thumbs:

 

[biffa]

Hello Longprest,

1 is there any visible wobble when viewed from above or side on? (Engine running!)
2 are there any cracks/ perishing or splits in the rubber centre; try and see if you can get a look at the rear - although some versions of this part have a metal backing plate, but if not, check for same fault there.

If the answer to any of the above is yes, your bottom pulley is due for replacement.

Hope that helps
Cheerio
The Captain:thumbs:

These are almost service parts on The JTD's they are used by a large number of car makers with the torque produced they suffer in the same manner as the DMF...

 

[kevmjtd]

Have you removed the belt longprest? If not remove it and you will hear it let it run a little as the crank isn't under load and the noise will eventually come!

 

[longprest]

Not removed belt - I guess you need a big spanner to release the tension on the spring loaded tensioner?

 

[captainboogaloo]

Hello Longprest,

It's a bit more involved than that, if my memory serves; top engine mount off, engine mount drivers side, lower engine a bit, loosen tensioner & move towards cabin( there's your big spanner), insert a 6 mm locking pin, then release front tension pulley wheel,then I think you'll be able to remove the aux belt...dammit, sure I've forgotten something. But to quote the fast show " I am very, very, drunk!"

Hope that helpsh!
The Captain:thumbs:

 

[longprest]

Simples then!.......NOT