fan belt

Is this the spring loaded tensioner on the 405? They all seem to make a noise just off tickover. Mine was changed under warranty a long time ago now, but the replacement new one wasn't much quieter. If it's any consolation, mine went on for at least70k miles without getting worse.

Which car?

Marc its a 405. they call them a lolly-pop tensioner.

Had a price from french spares for the part and it is =A330.00 inc del. which i think is good. any feed back about this i will read.

Sorry Brian it is the one with two holes in it,and the bolt at the bottom to ajust it.you have to undo the middle bolt and the one half way down the shaft,and turn the bottom bolt to ajust it, and what a pain,as you have to remove the wheel. inner wing, you have to be a small person to do the job ,in my case not very easy,lol lol

I know it well. Is it the bearing making a noise? If it is just dry, it's possible to get some oil into it to quieten it. I normally do this if I ever have the belt off. If the bearing is knackered on the other hand, replacement is the only option.

Thats what iam hopeing to do as soon as poss.i have sprayed so much oil into it,it dont last long ,thats why i am going to fit new one.thanks for the reply Brian,