420a Squeek and bolt cast broken

[zwickyj]

Ok I don't have any pictures now, but i'll get some up tommarow. Right below the power steering pump there is a bracket with a bolt coming towards the front of the car, to the left of it is a pulley which is attached to this bracket and the cast where the bolt would screw into is cracked away. Would this be why im getting a constant squeek when my car is running, Also is that a part you can just replace? Thanks for the help everyone

 

[Eclipse45150]

Thats your belt tensioner and yes it can cause a squeak because your power steering and ac belt can be loose. It is replaceable, the dealer will charge between 50 to 100 for a new tensioner, or you can go the route I did and buy a hardened bolt, nuts a washers and make a new bolt for it if your pulleys good. If your belt it tight and the pulley squeaks without any tension on it I would probably go and spend the money to fix it right though.

 

[zwickyj]

Ok, I'll just get the whole new unit then. Thanks A Lot!