Belt Tensioner Question

[CelicaHeart]

I read somewhere on here that someone said they needed to get this part replaced and they happened to have the same year car as mine but a little less miles. My question is, how do you know this part needs to be fixed? Like is there a horrible noise or can you feel it? Sorry but I am not too knowledgeable on engines otherwise this silly question wouldn't be here=)
Thanks in adavance

[bagodoosh]

newbie. :)

[CloNeGTS]

2 symptoms.....belt squealing more than normal and a rock tumbler sound coming from what sounds like the dash. You can't hear this from the engine bay itself...only inside.

[CelicaHeart]

Ok...I have a tumbler sound but it sounds more like right in front of me as I drive. Almost a liquid kind of sound. I need to get my oil changed so I figured that may have something to do with it. No squeaking though that I have noticed really. Any ideas?

[dee5330]

Originally posted by CelicaHeart
Ok...I have a tumbler sound but it sounds more like right in front of me as I drive. Almost a liquid kind of sound. I need to get my oil changed so I figured that may have something to do with it. No squeaking though that I have noticed really. Any ideas?

That liquid sound is probably your coolant level being low. Just top it off with water until you get your 30k checkup.

[CelicaHeart]

Thanks again guys

[xav3x]

oh damn i need my belt tensioner changed.. i hear the tumbler and hear that sqeaking noise when i start my car in the morning.. damn

pretty recent.. like the sqeaking noise couple days ago and the tumbler noise along time ago.. like months

thanks guys..