93 2.3 rattling at idle?

[grabberblue_11]

Started doing this a few weeks ago with the cold weather when I remove the serpentine belt the noise is gone. It may be the ps pump it is the only pulley that clicks and makes noise when I try to turn it. The pump doesn't leak though do u think that is the noise or the tensioner?

Id liked to only do this once any ideas someone run into this b4?

[thedriver33]

if its only thing that feels off then its gotta be it

[G..]

if its only thing that feels off then its gotta be it

The harmonic balancers are notorious for clanking. Its the hub making noise so its hard to tell by just grabbing it

[grabberblue_11]

Thought the 2.3 didn't have a harmonic balancer?

[G..]

Thought the 2.3 didn't have a harmonic balancer?

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Vehicle Level Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley Technical Service Bulletins All Technical Service Bulletins Crankshaft - Ticking Or Clanging Noise


Crankshaft - Ticking Or Clanging Noise


Article No.
97-15-9

07/21/97

^ ENGINE - 2.3L - "TICKING" OR "CLANGING" NOISE HEARD FROM FRONT CRANKSHAFT AREA

^ NOISE - "TICKING" OR "CLANGING" - HEARD FROM FRONT CRANKSHAFT AREA

FORD:
1992-94 TEMPO

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1992-94 TOPAZ

ISSUE:
A "ticking" or "clanging" noise may be heard emitting from the front crankshaft area on some vehicles with a 2.3L engine. This may be caused by a loose center hub of the vibration damper pulley.

ACTION:
Replace the vibration damper pulley with a revised Vibration Damper Pulley Kit. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Disconnect battery negative cable.

2. Release tension on belt tensioner and remove belt from idler pulley.

3. Remove two (2) bolts from the right isolator.

4. Raise and support the vehicle.

5. Remove bolt for accumulator-to-compressor A/C line support bracket, then position A/C line toward rear of engine compartment.

6. Position safety stands under transmission and engine, use block of wood to protect oil and transmission pans.

7. Remove right side bushing bracket and mounting bracket for stabilizer.

8. Remove front isolator through-bolts and lower retaining nuts.

9. Remove rear isolator through-bolts.

10. Remove right isolator lower retaining nut, then carefully lower drivetrain.

11. Remove vibration damper retaining bolt and vibration damper. If necessary, use Bearing Puller T77F-4220-B. It may be necessary to reposition drivetrain to the left of the engine to provide clearance for the damper.

12. Reverse procedure for installation.

NOTE : THE BOLT AND WASHER INCLUDED IN THE VIBRATION DAMPER PULLEY KIT MUST BE USED WITH A TORQUE SPECIFICATION OF 180 +/- 13.5 N.m (133 +/- 10 LB-FT) WHEN SECURING THE REVISED PULLEY TO THE CRANKSHAFT. DO NOT REUSE THE ORIGINAL BOLT AND WASHER.

The Vibration Damper Pulley Kit (F6PZ-6312-AA) includes the following:

^ One (1) Crankshaft Pulley Assembly

^ One (1) Flatwasher - 14x47.5x6.35 mm

^ One (1) Hex Flange Bolt - M14x1.5x44.7 mm

^ One (1) Instruction Sheet (I.S. 7270A)


PART NUMBER PART NAME

F6PZ-631 2-AA Vibration Damper Pulley Kit

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

971509A Replace Vibration Damper 1.0 Hr.
Pulley

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
6312 33

OASIS CODES: 497000, 597997










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[G..]

Not sure what would make you think that????

[grabberblue_11]

It's a 2.3 mustang so where clear isn't the tempo front wheel drive? I dont think the mustang has a dampener the noise goes away when I remove the belts as well I'm guessing it's an accessory or the tensioner.

[CJ]

It's a 2.3 mustang so where clear isn't the tempo front wheel drive? I dont think the mustang has a dampener the noise goes away when I remove the belts as well I'm guessing it's an accessory or the tensioner.

The crank pulley would be seated on the balancer and applying lateral force. When you remove the lateral force of the pulley it may be balancing itself out again. I've owned several 2.3L mustangs but I do not remember if it had a balancer or not.

[G..]

It's a 2.3 mustang so where clear isn't the tempo front wheel drive? I dont think the mustang has a dampener the noise goes away when I remove the belts as well I'm guessing it's an accessory or the tensioner.

same engine. . Mustang does have a harmonicdampner/ pulley. Its one unit.

[G..]

It's a 2.3 mustang so where clear isn't the tempo front wheel drive? I dont think the mustang has a dampener the noise goes away when I remove the belts as well I'm guessing it's an accessory or the tensioner.

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Parts Information

Part OEM Part Price
Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley
Damper

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Labor Skill
Level Mfg.
Warranty Standard
Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley
Replace
Damper B 0.5 0.8
Note
With AC, Add B 0.1 0.2
Pulley B 0.5 0.8
Note
With AC, Add B 0.1 0.2









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[Chas_svo]

Tempo 2.3 are not the same engine as as Mustang 2.3.

[BlueCoupeRedVert]

Just needed a new water pump. Its all good now.