Orlando Belt Handover Issue

Hmm, 'belt-handover' not working, you say? By that, do you mean the timing belt tensioner? It sounds like the tensioner pulley might be the culprit. If the tensioner isn't doing its job, the serpentine belt can get loose, leading to all sorts of problems, like belt squeal and potential damage to other components. It's kind of like a rubber band losing its stretch - it just doesn't hold things together right anymore. How's the belt itself look? Any visible cracks or fraying?

Yeah, the tensioner pulley! Sorry, I'm not exactly a mechanic, haha. The belt itself looks alright, no obvious damage that I can see. But if the belt is alright, is it safe to say the tensioner is the definite culprit, or could it be something else? I'm just trying to avoid unnecessary expenses, you know?

Okay, gotcha. If the belt looks okay, then yeah, it definitely points towards a faulty tensioner. Think of it like this: even if the road (belt) is in good condition, if the bridge (tensioner) is collapsing, you're still gonna have a bad time! It could theoretically be something else in the system causing the tensioner to fail prematurely, but honestly, a bad tensioner is the most likely culprit, especially at that mileage. At this point, I'd recommend taking it to a trusted mechanic. It will likely cost you around 455€.

Thanks a bunch! I was hoping it wouldn't come to that, but it sounds like a mechanic visit is unavoidable. I really appreciate you confirming my suspicions. I'll let you know how it goes.