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BenZ28
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Post subject: Idler/tensioner pulley questions  Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 2:09 pm |
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As I heard those "birds" recently again in the engine compartment  I'm going to replace the 3 idler/tensioner pulleys (2 for the A/C belt and 1 for the main serpentine belt). The question is: Is it enough to just change the 3 pulleys or should I better get the whole tensioner with pulleys installed? Does the tensioner get weak after 12 years? What do you think? Besides, I don't find the 2nd A/C pulley at any part shop, only the one that is part of the tensioner, but not the other one???
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Roy
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Post subject: Re: Idler/tensioner pulley questions Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 7:37 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Idler/tensioner pulley questions Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 9:18 pm |
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Not sure how good your parts supplier is, but a cheaper option might be 1 step smaller belt, depending on total lenght, most of the time 8mm shorther should cure the slip...
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Roy
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Post subject: Re: Idler/tensioner pulley questions Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:37 am |
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BenZ28
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Post subject: Re: Idler/tensioner pulley questions Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:37 am |
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Roy: Yes I'm talking about "4", "5" and the one on top (that tensions the main belt). What I cannot find anywhere is "4". EDIT: Now I've seen the link. So it is a separate part. Thank you Roy!  EDIT2: And what do you think, should I change just the pulleys or also the 2 tensioners?
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Roy
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Post subject: Re: Idler/tensioner pulley questions Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:54 pm |
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BenZ28
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Post subject: Re: Idler/tensioner pulley questions Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:21 am |
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I just realize that "4" is the pulley while "5" is the WHOLE tensioner assembly. Hmm, is that pulley on it the same as "4" ???
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BenZ28
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Post subject: Re: Idler/tensioner pulley questions Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:39 am |
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I just realize it is. I looked at one of the manufacturer's site (DAYCO) and it's the same part (number) for both A/C idler pulleys.
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Roy
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Post subject: Re: Idler/tensioner pulley questions Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 4:11 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Idler/tensioner pulley questions Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 9:31 am |
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BenZ28
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Post subject: Re: Idler/tensioner pulley questions Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:48 am |
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Thank you, I have bought just the pulleys, not the tensioner.
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