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newbie to vibe-engine noise on aceleration

Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 2:06 am
by racing2x
i just purchased a 06 vibe base model with automatic tranny,49k miles,when i press the gas pedal from a stop,the engine makes noise,the noise goes away after revs come down,,like valvetrain noise,,could be descibed as throaty,,but could also be descibed as marbles in a tin can,,,do vibes usually have noise on accel?,,,thanks

Re: newbie to vibe-engine noise on aceleration (racing2x)

Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 2:37 am
by rob454
You need to replace your belt tensioner assembly.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ories

Re: newbie to vibe-engine noise on aceleration (rob454)

Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:10 am
by woodyg
+1 on belt tensioner, you might however just be able to replace the wheel on the tensioner. if you decide to get a new belt , goodyear gatorback is the only way to go.