2002 CLK430 Unable to locate engine noise
07-10-2016, 01:27 PM
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2002 CLK430 Unable to locate engine noise
Hello,
2002 CLK430. 90k miles. Extremely well maintained since day 1. For about the last 6 months, there has been a small squeak that can be heard from the right side of the engine when cold. Once the car warms up, it is gone. It is NOT the following:
a. Alternator - brand new
b. Water pump - brand new
c. Idler Pulley - brand new
d. Viscous fan clutch - brand new
e. Serpentine belt - brand new
f. Tensioner - brand new
I have used my stethoscope, but just cant seem to find it. It sounds like it so coming from the area of the alternator, but I just cant track it down. Any ideas? Maybe the timing chain tensioner?? Again, it goes away completely once the car warms up.
Thanks for your thoughts.
2002 CLK430. 90k miles. Extremely well maintained since day 1. For about the last 6 months, there has been a small squeak that can be heard from the right side of the engine when cold. Once the car warms up, it is gone. It is NOT the following:
a. Alternator - brand new
b. Water pump - brand new
c. Idler Pulley - brand new
d. Viscous fan clutch - brand new
e. Serpentine belt - brand new
f. Tensioner - brand new
I have used my stethoscope, but just cant seem to find it. It sounds like it so coming from the area of the alternator, but I just cant track it down. Any ideas? Maybe the timing chain tensioner?? Again, it goes away completely once the car warms up.
Thanks for your thoughts.
