Rebuilding The LT5 Tensioner - Page 3 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Schrade · 12-30-2013

How many miles did you have on it? Was it done? Or are you just re-working it?

Good idea on the remote cam too - now I need one with 'fingers'...

mgbrv8 · 12-30-2013

Um??? Well I had 88k on mine. Im not sure about it being done?? Remote Cam?

Dave

secondchance · 11-16-2014

Thanks Dave! I need a replacement tensioner and was ready to spend $138. Phil reminded me of this thread yesterday at the WAZOO get together and since WAZOO have all sorts of old parts inventory (Capt. Jim unlike me saves all worn-out parts), ordered two Dayco L98 tensioners for $79 including shipping. Soon we will have 2 new, fresh tensioners. What a resourceful bunch!!!

mgbrv8 · 11-16-2014

That's wonderful Secondchance. I'm very glad the information Was helpful. If you need the artical Mark and I did on the news letter that can be found on the members only section of the registry website. It brings me great joy to know that it has been helpful and please post about your progress if you can. Nice thing about those L98 Dayco tenioners is that they come with the good pully with the guilds on the sides instead of the smooth one.

David Hetrick

mgbrv8 · 04-17-2016

Just Curious has anyone seen a new or used tensioner for sale lately what are they selling for no a days??

Dave

1LEZ · 07-09-2017

I just used this thread to rebuilt mine. Perfection! Works like a charm!

secondchance · 07-09-2017

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Originally Posted by 1LEZ

I just used this thread to rebuilt mine. Perfection! Works like a charm!

And, if you want a little bling, top it off with a billet pulley. Will require a little shaving with a file.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-1993-MU...xTwEQC&vxp=mtr

1LEZ · 07-09-2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by secondchance

And, if you want a little bling, top it off with a billet pulley. Will require a little shaving with a file.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-1993-MU...xTwEQC&vxp=mtr

I would have but it's all back together for now. Good looking piece though

mgbrv8 · 07-09-2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LEZ

I just used this thread to rebuilt mine. Perfection! Works like a charm!

1LEZ that so great Im so glad. Thank you for the kind words

David Hetrick

RussMcB · 10-27-2019

FYI, after an evening of Googling I have not been able to locate a Dayco 89298 (L98 tensioner for rebuild parts).

Well, I did get a few hits for places saying it can be drop shipped but expected delivery is two months away.

Maybe I'll contact Marc or Jerry tomorrow to see if either has one or leads.

12-30-2013	#21
Schrade Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,786	Re: Rebuilding The LT5 Tensioner How many miles did you have on it? Was it done? Or are you just re-working it? Good idea on the remote cam too - now I need one with 'fingers'... __________________ I'm getting my snappics / threads removed blindly as fast as I can, to get in compliance with copyright / license TOS on the boards here (lots of FSM pages and other copyright / license violations on my part; sorry guys). And thanks to all the guys who didn't whine when I posted those FSM copyrighted / licensed stuff in my threads... ( :thumbsup: [b]and to think I complied with a mod's request to delete a pic of him in a Challenge Car in NCM Museum, so he wouldn't get in hot water)[/b] Thanks to several guys here for sending parts FREE; BearlyFlying, WeGone, Geezer, GoldCylon, and more there, TonyD, mike100, fletchusmc... 1990 #2794; 4L60e Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless, Power Effects 3" [IMG]https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GHpfzty7DVU/UQn-0Ru2xAI/AAAAAAAAA14/08mz1p4QLD4/s445/Screenshot-5.png[/IMG]

12-30-2013	#22
mgbrv8 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 793	Re: Rebuilding The LT5 Tensioner Um??? Well I had 88k on mine. Im not sure about it being done?? Remote Cam? Dave

11-16-2014	#23
secondchance Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 3,721	Re: Rebuilding The LT5 Tensioner Thanks Dave! I need a replacement tensioner and was ready to spend $138. Phil reminded me of this thread yesterday at the WAZOO get together and since WAZOO have all sorts of old parts inventory (Capt. Jim unlike me saves all worn-out parts), ordered two Dayco L98 tensioners for $79 including shipping. Soon we will have 2 new, fresh tensioners. What a resourceful bunch!!!

11-16-2014	#24
mgbrv8 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 793	Re: Rebuilding The LT5 Tensioner That's wonderful Secondchance. I'm very glad the information Was helpful. If you need the artical Mark and I did on the news letter that can be found on the members only section of the registry website. It brings me great joy to know that it has been helpful and please post about your progress if you can. Nice thing about those L98 Dayco tenioners is that they come with the good pully with the guilds on the sides instead of the smooth one. David Hetrick Last edited by mgbrv8; 11-16-2014 at 11:40 AM.

04-17-2016	#25
mgbrv8 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 793	Re: Rebuilding The LT5 Tensioner Just Curious has anyone seen a new or used tensioner for sale lately what are they selling for no a days?? Dave

07-09-2017	#26
1LEZ Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Tx Posts: 101	Re: Rebuilding The LT5 Tensioner I just used this thread to rebuilt mine. Perfection! Works like a charm!

10-27-2019	#30
RussMcB Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marietta, GA USA Posts: 1,160	Re: Rebuilding The LT5 Tensioner FYI, after an evening of Googling I have not been able to locate a Dayco 89298 (L98 tensioner for rebuild parts). Well, I did get a few hits for places saying it can be drop shipped but expected delivery is two months away. Maybe I'll contact Marc or Jerry tomorrow to see if either has one or leads.