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Originally Posted by deltajetfixer
Sounds like you've replaced everything except the tensioner pulley(roller).
Have you removed it to check its bearing or whether it's distorted/warped? I wonder if it could be out of balance?
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I did check the roller when I put in the new pivot lever (had to swap it over). The roller has sealed bearings, spins freely and was very smooth and balanced. When speaking to "Phil" on that parts buying frenzy, he claimed it was not a common sale item so I elevted not to purchase it.
The pivot lever, by the way, was bad in my mind although there was no evidence to suggest that prior to removal. It has a soft metal sleeve/insert that tightly rides on the hardened pivot pin. The old sleeve was dry and worn. Unknown if from years/miles of service or if occured rapidly when vibration began.
By the way, one thing I learned from the dealer when researching serpentine belts is to have your VIN handy. There are 4 or 5 different belt lengths used which are based on the chassis range ###.