Replace those belts, kids!

[Bill Ladd]

I've been afraid to replace the four v-belts for fear that the horrendous rattling wouldn't go away. That would mean I might have a PS or water pump bearing going bad. Or worse.

Well, I finally did. Man, what a difference! Just nice normal diesel clacking.

Also replaced the tach amp today.

Slowly clicking off the repairs.

Next week -- complete front end overhaul (minus springs).

Still waiting to R&R motor mounts until I isolate the IP leak and fix the oil leak at the turbo.

[pawoSD]

My belts are pretty old (I've had the car 43,000 miles/3.4 years) and they were on there when I got the car. They still look fine though. I might change them out next summer...

I had a rattling too, it was my water pump, changed it about a year after I got the car (it was weeping coolant too), no more rattle. Sounds rugged and 617ish.