How do you change a timing belt tensioner?
How it’s done:
- Remove front cover to gain access to timing components.
- Remove timing belt.
- Remove the rest of timing components (tensioner, idler).
- Replace timing belt tensioner and idler.
- Replace timing belt.
- Reinstall front cover and all accessories.
- Start car and set ignition timing.
- Check for proper operation.
Which way do you turn a belt tensioner?
Rotate the pulley on the belt tensioner counterclockwise to relieve the tension of the belt with the proper sized socket and ratchet. Slide the belt off of the belt tensioner pulley. Let the belt hang down.
How do you set timing on a tensioner?
How do you check a timing belt tensioner?
Press on the belt between the pulleys. It should not move more than about ¼ inch. Tip: If the belt is loose, then the tensioner should be replaced. This is also a good time to check the timing belt.
How tight should a timing belt tensioner be?
timing belt isn’t like a drive belt, you shouldn’t be able to twist it at all. You check it by pulling it away from the gears. It should only move about a quarter inch, so pretty tight, but not tight like it’s gonna snap. Your incorrect, 16v is no more then a 45* twist and 8v no more then a 90* twist.
How do you tighten a timing belt tensioner pulley?
Turn the adjustment bolt on the side, top or bottom of the pulley counterclockwise with the ratchet and socket until the accessory belt is loose enough to remove. Tighten the tensioner pulley by turning the adjustment bolt clockwise with the ratchet and socket until the belt is tight.
Can you over tighten timing belt?
If the timing belt is insufficiently tense, there is a danger that it will ping off. If it is too tight, all of the bearings will be stressed, which is definitely also a bad thing. You‘ll notice this thanks to the loud running noise. In the worst-case scenario, the belt can even snap.
How do you test a tensioner pulley?
How do you diagnose a bad tensioner?
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Drive Belt Tensioner
- Grinding or squeaking noise from the belts or tensioner. The most common symptom of a bad or failing drive belt tensioner is noise from the belts or tensioner.
- Unusual belt wear. Another symptom of a potential problem with the drive belt tensioner is unusual belt wear.
- Belt-driven accessories fail.
Can you drive with a bad tensioner pulley?
Driving with a bad belt tensioner is unsafe since the tensioner is meant to guarantee ample tension that powers accessories. Wear on the belt tensioner will eventually cause the belt to slip, generate loud noise, and also create an unsafe level of heat along the accessory pulleys.
How much does it cost to fix a tensioner pulley?
You will pay somewhere between $125 and $380 to have your tensioner pulley replaced. The labor should run between $45 and $155, while parts can cost as little as $85 or as much as $225.
How much does it cost to get a belt tensioner replaced?
If the tensioner goes out, then your belt is going be loose or fall off, and your engine won’t work as it should. To get the belt tensioner replaced, you will pay anywhere from $140 to almost $400. The price of parts and labor varies from one car to the next, with most labor costs coming in at about $70 or $80.
How much does it cost to replace a belt and tensioner?
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The average cost for drive belt tensioner replacement is between $238 and $259. Labor costs are estimated between $79 and $99 while parts are priced at $160. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your specific vehicle or unique location.
How long does a belt tensioner last?
Drive belts typically last anywhere between 40,000 and 70,000 miles. There aren’t a lot of warning signs that a drive belt tensioner has hit the end of its lifespan, in fact there is really only one.
How long can you drive with a bad tensioner pulley?
So, how long can you drive with a bad idler pulley? The safety recommendation is not to drive the car at all and take it to a mechanic immediately. You should be concerned if the vehicle makes squeaking or rattling noises. The car can still run for months or break after a few days.
Is the belt tensioner supposed to move?
Appearance: Move the tensioner arm (tensioner being mounted on the engine) through its entire range of motion with a wrench. There should be resistance to this movement. If there is none, the spring has lost its force. Other indicators are belt squeal from slippage, or loss of rotation of a belt-driven component.
Can you replace just the pulley on a tensioner?
The tensioner pulley is on the end of a spring-loaded tensioner. More often than not, just the pulley goes bad on the tensioner, not the whole tensioner, and for most vehicles, you can purchase and replace the pulley instead of the tensioner itself.
What causes a tensioner pulley to go bad?
Pulley Damage
Any damage to the automatic tensioner pulley can cause damage to the belt tensioner due to the vibrations caused by the pulley. Physical damage to the pulley is an indication of extreme tension or physical interference.
How do you fix a tensioner pulley?
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