1997 Saturn SW2 rattleing noise

1997 SATURN SW2
180,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ATWALL
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i changed the idler, tension pullies and the harmonic balancer and still haveing the rattleing sound only when a/c is on and car is in idle give it gas and its goes away.
Aug 1, 2010 at 3:36 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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You said you replaced the tension pulley you didn't replace the whole belt tensioner assembly the spring loaded pulley?
Aug 2, 2010 at 1:12 AM
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ATWALL
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[quote:80699dd666="saturntech9"]You said you replaced the tension pulley you didn't replace the whole belt tensioner assembly the spring loaded pulley?[/quote:80699dd666] yes im sorry i did replace the assembly as well as the harmonic balancer and the idler pullley also im thinking its must be the a/c compressor (piston) now its only making the sound when a/c is on but goes away when you take off .
Aug 2, 2010 at 1:39 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Have you tried spinning the a/c compressor pulley with the belt off and seeing if it moved side to side?Also have you tried spinning and seeing if the a/c compressor clutch was loose?
Aug 2, 2010 at 1:51 PM