|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 5
Newbie
|
OP
Newbie
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 5 |
My 1996 ford contour 2.0 liter 4 cylinder
my problem is that when im idle at light with the car in drive my drive belt sputters between power steering and a/c
pulleys on zetec engine new a/c compressor new belt net pulley tentioner new a/c pressure clutch switch when im in park belt does not do that with a/c on all new coolant system hoses thermostat metal water pump new motor mounts it boggles me that it flops it stops then goes thought it so today i had a/c flushed evac and compressor put in what in the world could be.it makes my tentioner wobble from flopping .could it a bad pulley .it only happens when im idle and stopped with a/c on please your advice will be appreciated
thanks
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 7,100
Addicted CEG\'er
|
|
Addicted CEG\'er
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 7,100 |
Originally posted by angelo torres:
I have a 1996 ford contour 2.0 liter 4 cylinder. My problem is that when im idling at a light with the car in drive my serpantine drive belt sputters between power steering pulley and the a/c pulley.
I already have a new a/c compressor, new belt, new pulley tensioner, new a/c pressure clutch switch, new coolant system hoses, thermostat, metal water pump, and new motor mounts.
When I'm in park the belt does not do sputter with a/c on, at all. It boggles me that it is doing this. It stops then goes though, so today I had the a/c flushed, and an evac and compressor put in. What in the world could be?
It makes my tentioner wobble from flopping so much. Could it be a bad pulley? It only happens when im idle and stopped with a/c on, in drive. (Park doesn't do this).
Please help, your advice will be appreciated.
thanks
Alot of people will tend to skip right over your post if it is incoherrent or hard to read/decipher. I rephrased it for you the best that I could rationally determine.
I would bet that your serpantine tensioner is either bad, not tightened down, or the belt itself it stretched out. (doubtful if the belt is new)
I would remove the belt and check the tensioner to make sure it doesn't wobble freely, if it does replace it, or tighten it to the correct specs.
Ray
'99 CSVT - Silver #222/276
In a constant state of blow-off euphoria.
Originally posted by Kremitthefrog:
I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 21,653
I have no life
|
|
I have no life
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 21,653 |
And if need be, try different brand of belt. I prefer goodyear gatorback.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 5
Newbie
|
|
OP
Newbie
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 5 |
My belt tentioner is brand new my belt is a gator back .The
man that worked on my car said my idle doesnt rise when i am stopped at light so maybe that could be the problem.So we changed the pressure cycling switch for a/c but still the same thing happens.But with the a/c on full blast and my car is in park the belt doesnt move
its nice and smooth.only when im in drive.
Last edited by angelo torres; 08/16/05 01:27 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,345
Addicted CEG\'er
|
|
Addicted CEG\'er
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,345 |
Originally posted by angelo torres:
my belt is a gator back
Welcome. If it is a brand new belt, check if it is the correct belt.
If the belt is not brand new, then as Ray stated earlier "the belt itself it stretched out. (doubtful if the belt is new)".
"Always do the cheap and easy ones first."
1996 V6 ATX 96K miles
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 21,653
I have no life
|
|
I have no life
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 21,653 |
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 5
Newbie
|
|
OP
Newbie
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 5 |
Belt was personaly put on by me iac valve was put on by me
when i bought car it was neglected this is my babie i dont
like knowing something is wrong with her i will change the idle pulley tommorow
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,345
Addicted CEG\'er
|
|
Addicted CEG\'er
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,345 |
Originally posted by angelo torres:
Belt was personaly put on by me
You may have got an incorrectly sized belt. It may be worth your while to check it again.
"Always do the cheap and easy ones first."
1996 V6 ATX 96K miles
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 52
CEG\'er
|
|
CEG\'er
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 52 |
i read a article somewhere stating that when the compresor is going bad or low on freon on some cars it will create more tension-- when its not on creating squeaking. the same noise you describe happens in my car same engine and my belt is old tho and it happens rarely in park.
Last edited by bigworm; 08/20/05 04:59 AM.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 5
Newbie
|
|
OP
Newbie
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 5 |
You guys are awesome .But unfortunately just put new a/c compressor new cycling switch and new high pressure cutoff switch .all was done wednesday the 17th of aug 2005.My machanics trying to trouble shoot on monday car will go on machine to see if my sensors and components are working properly he says that that when im in drive that my cars idle not increasing to give more power to compensate for the compressor turning on .He really is a nice guy my sister inlaw works for him .i buy the parts he installs them . installed my alternator- a/c compressor -waterpump-
and quite alot off other things .. 
Last edited by angelo torres; 08/20/05 08:16 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
