Problem Solved thanks to Eric

[drthrift035]

2007 Ford E250, 132,000 km 5.4 L V.8

Problem:

When I would accelerate I would hear a grinding noise coming from the front passenger side of my vehicle.

Strategy:

I disconnected the battery, removed the timing belt and checked all of the pulleys on the engine block. I noticed that the tensioner pulley had a about 1/2 inch of play in it. Subsequently. I went out and bought a new tensioner pulley and the grinding noise was eliminated when I installed it.

Proactive:

Once I have more money available. I will go ahead and change the timing belt, idler pulley and all the other pulleys to avoid a potential break down based on operational wear.

Thanks again Eric. I would not have been able to do this without your video on how to diagnose noises.

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[college man]

Glad you solved the problem. Eric is an awesome guy. 🙂

[EricTheCarGuy]

It’s always great to hear success stories, especially when I may have had a hand in it. Thanks very much for your post and good luck with that timing belt.

[drthrift035]

Thanks again Eric. The timing belt will be no problem to manage. I have the routing diagram on the vehicle already !!!! Keep up the good work !

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