timing belt tensioner noise

[brampton6626]

hey  guys

i had a kinda like clunking noise i couldn't figure out where it was coming  from, sounded  like under timing cover, i removed the cover and started 2000 IS  with cover off. i could  hear the noise, sprayed  tensioners with wd 40 and noise went away, looks like i will need to do something with the tensioner, buy a new one or rebuild.

just wondering what others  have  done

thanks guys, from the beautiful  u.p

[gordonv]

Do a search for belt tensioner, you'll find a lot.

Here is one.

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,46686.0.html

[John Schmidt]

If you have recently replaced the belts, it's possible you have the tensioners too tight. If not, then it's time for new or rebuild.

[Ricky-D]

WD-40 is not a lubricant. Spraying the tensioners with WD-40 probably washed out some lubrication so now they are in worse condition than before.

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[Brian]

Rebuild them, easy and can be done for about $ 25 a piece using a Gates Idler pulley.  :cooldude:I posted pictures awhile ago and a link to a Goldwing paper that showed 7 different options. A google search should bring up this article. The gates part number is T42015. OEM will set you back about $90 each.

Good luck

[John Schmidt]

WD-40 isn't much of a lubricant, a high percentage of it is fish oil. Meant only for light duty apps at best.