Q: I switched the tentioner and belt but the peice over the tensioner still moves when i turn on the engine. Whats the issue?

That sounds about right and here is a good way to test it: Go down a road on a Sunday morning, early when there is hardly anybody around, and go around 45-50 mph, gradually going to the left and right....

Yes. Either clean or rebuild the carburetor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-adjust-your-carburetor-by-ed-ruelas) or have the carburetor replaced (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/carburetor-replacement). We haven't used carburetors in ages. I don't know what the Suzukis use now, but what we used to use years ago--we used to use Italian...

If the fuel pump and relay keep blowing, then the most likely cause of this is the fuel pump drawing too many amps and needing to be replaced. The pump drawing too many amps can overheat the circuit and cause...

I have to agree with you. The reason why is that jiggling symptom you are describing to get radio power. There isn't a whole lot else that can explain that. It sounds like you have power but there is a...

You're correct. You shouldn't be going through so many brakes within a year. There is definitely an issue here. I believe you may just want to do a brake system flush (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-system-flush). This will eliminate the first thing I thought...

Hi there. The rattling noise is the ignition system being too retard or advanced as the engine is accelerated. Check the camshaft position sensor and see if the sensor is connected and sending a voltage reference to the computer. To...

Hi there. Check the engine and transmission mounts on your vehicle. When accelerating quickly, the engine and transmission move around causing the loose or broken mounts to make the engine and transmission move around violently making the front tires to...

Hi Kevin. OBD-II error codes don't always tell the entire story or provide the exact reason for an engine misfire. In fact, most error codes have 5 to 10 possible sources, which can be misread or assumed is a specific...

You should have the power steering checked to see if fluid is low and make sure you are using only approved Mercedes fluid or you can damage the power steering components. I would not recommend replacing the pump until the...