New engine woes?

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

Jolly, ya, I totally suspect the S/C tensioner pulley (probably could have been worded better in the OP) since it has some play and ticks around by hand if I wiggle it under tension. I was just pondering the idea of rebuilding the S/C sometime this fall/winter anyways since I can keep in in the garage for a while.

You said you have a spare.... do you recall where you got them? I am thinking having a few on hand isn't a bad idea.

Forgot to add this unrelated bit, but, when I had drained down my oil to check for contaminants, it was a quart low. First time EVER my VX has burned through oil between changes. Guess I am now part of that gang too. 56k miles and showing her age, heh.

http://www.eriebearings.com/

I personally bought mine @ the Meadville (PA) location:
http://www.eriebearings.com/contact-us/locations/

Brand/Part # of bearing listed here on VX site:
NSK 6301C3, the C3 means high speed

Brand/Part # of bearing sold to me @ Erie Bearing:
SNR 6301.ZZ.J30

Here it is on Ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SNR-6301-ZZJ...-/250451404004

p.s.--- mine has been drinking more oil as of late but has 139,960 miles and the engine still sounds very quiet when driving except for the SC rattling @ idle (which is normal since new).