i have got mouses in the engine or a tensioner crying

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hello fellas i have got a noisy travel today to home, the prado 3.4l engine has been noisy lately but today was worse, i suspect that is probably the tensioner on the AC belt, my question..

as i am new in australia, what is the range of cost for this piece and do i need to change the whole pulley or maybe just the bearing? do i need to buy an expensive toyota one or is there other good quality options?

thanks a lot

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Plenty of replacement options from local autoparts stores like autobarn, repco and bursons. You can replace just the bearing but usually the cost of the whole pulley is less than $30. I work for an autoparts store near Wantirna, if you like, send me a private message with your phone number and I will price out the pulleys and belts for you.

It would help to know wchich pulley is making the noise is the noise always there or under acceleration(alternator)? When turning a corner (power steering)? Or if the airconditioning is switched on? Also, it could be the pulley on those accessories themselves and not the tensioner... reality is though, tensioners are probably fine and one of the belts is almost kaput. Perhaps instead of pricing you the parts, it kight be better to come see me in Bayswater and I can inspect them all and see whoch ones needs replacing and which ones dont.

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I sent you a private message please let me know if you got it

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Received and replied.