04-27-2009 | #1 |
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Belt Tensioner
While checking the freon charge the belt tensioner was bouncing about. I replaced the belt several months ago and I am wondering how much movement should there be on the tensioner? I checked the FSM and it referenced a mark on tensioner but I was unable to locate it. So how do go about checking reference mark and how much should the tensioner move? The location of the reference mark maybe in plan site and I am just over looking it
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04-27-2009 | #2 |
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Re: Belt Tensioner
Here's my idler:
http://vettetube.com/view_video.php?...663b8d9fb4be56 Apparently that is fairly normal.
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04-27-2009 | #3 |
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Re: Belt Tensioner
They do bounce around quite abit,I replaced mine when I did the injectors.
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04-28-2009 | #4 |
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Re: Belt Tensioner
Aurora40,
Thanks for the video. That looks very similar to mine. Thanks Z51JEFF, It sounds like that after you replaced the tensioner it made very little difference. Is that correct?
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04-29-2009 | #5 |
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Re: Belt Tensioner
I should have clarified that after I replaced the original the new one doesn't bounce around,the original tensioner spring was weak enough that I could hold it in my hand and move it back and forth.I paid maybe $170 for mine and just found a place that has them for $110.
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04-29-2009 | #6 |
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Re: Belt Tensioner
do tell where you found it for $110
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04-29-2009 | #7 |
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Re: Belt Tensioner
There is a new ZR-1 parts source I saw last night.Somebody was looking for an oil cap and was refereed to this site.I spend most of my time here or on the other site.When ever I find a new parts source I make a note of it so let me see if I can find it.Im pretty sure it was a new part but it was $110.
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04-30-2009 | #8 |
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Re: Belt Tensioner
So is this new "ZR-1 parts source" secret or can you share?
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04-30-2009 | #9 |
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Re: Belt Tensioner
going by what he said in his reply it is SGREG.. not sure though
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04-30-2009 | #10 |
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Re: Belt Tensioner
Thepartslady has them on ebay..........the same people that are remaking the zr1 fuel pump assemblies.
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