chattering

[alijlacy]

well finally after months of just putting up with it think ive finally put the chattering in acceleration down to the crank shaft pulley/ vibration dampner pulley has anyone had probs with these or fitted one themselves
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CRANKSHAFT-PUL...item5638c2cb8d

[paul wingnut]

hi m8 i work in a dealer and have never changed a bottom pulley on a 1.9 what makes you think its that?

[goosey_1976]

I've had mine replaced when i had the alternator replaced as there was a wee bit excessive play in it. I didnt want the outer piece flying upwards at high revs and sawing through the air con pipes etc.. My friend who is a mech advised me to het it replaced but hadnt came across the one on my 1.9.. It appeared to be held on with four small bolts, but when i got the new one back it had only one large bolt in the centre.. Mine looked like the rubber insert was coming away when you put pressure on it, but i cant see how that is clicking on your car

[nokiaman1978]

get the same noise

[alijlacy]

this is what the mechanic told me it would be after having belts off to change alternator the rubber middle losses its way (his words not mine) thats where the chattering comes from