mx5cartalk.com • NC: Engine Rattle

Page 1 of 1

NC: Engine Rattle

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 4:04 pm

by JBT

Strange rattle noise coming from the front of your engine :?:

:?:

It could be the serpentine belt tensioner pulley or idler pulley. I just replaced mine, what a difference...silence at last.

Rattle noise here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRNQfjyhviA&feature=player_detailpage
Tech guide here: http://mx5cartalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=79&t=54540

Re: NC: Engine Rattle

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 4:08 pm

by project.r.racing

I have the same rattle in my BP-ZE. One of the bearings has crapped itself in 30,000km from new. Grrr!