Thread: 300e engine noise
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Old 09-21-2002, 08:49 AM
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Yup... sounds like the top bushing of your belt tensioner damper is getting sloppy.

Here's a 25 cents fix. Insert an o-ring between the top bushing and the washer. This will pick up the slack in the bushing and stop the rattle. I did this 10k miles ago and it is still effective.
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