hello all im hoping i can get sum help iv got a 2001 octivia 1.9 tdi and it has ratting noise from engine wen i rev it go's i think its cuming from Alternator Belt Tensioner damper well i think that what it called but wen i push with on it with my finger it stops if it is the Alternator Belt Tensioner damper cud i do it my self and if so what kit will i need or will i have to take it in to be dun this is the only thing thats rong with this car its got 326000k on it and still going strong i love it hope i can get sum help thanks all for reading

Edited 26 October, 201114 yr by ears81

Hello welcome to the forum, you might want to repost that in the Octavia section then I'm sure someone will be along to help you out

Hi and welcome aboard.

Welcome. The problem is most likely to the pulley on the alternator which has a one way clutch built in, when the clutch seizes it makes the tensioner rattle around and ultimately knackers it. You can find out more in the Octavia I forum.

thank you will go and look now but thanks for the post