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Replace timing tensioner ever timing blet change ? 200

posted by  someone claiming to be pete on  Sun Dec 29 22:57 CST 2002 [RELATED]

It's about time for the timing belt change out for my 1985 . Last time ( about 6 years and 50/k moles ago mostly city driving) I changed seals , water pump , and tensioner, outside belts along with the timing belt . Would I be taking a big risk in changing the belt only this time ?








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    Replace timing tensioner ever timing blet change ? 200

    posted by  TONY H on  Mon Dec 30 05:29 CST 2002
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    I'ma gambler. I put 3 belts in, I'm at 217000 and I have yet to do a Tensioner, a Water pump or seals. My fingers are crossed. I have no leaks and no noise. I DO have a new water pump sitting in my garage so I'm not waiting for a mail order when it does go.
    I say you should be good to just do the belts.
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    '75 Jeep CJ5 345Hp ChevyPwr and two motorcycles: it wasn't Volvos safety , it was Longevity that sold me








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    Replace timing tensioner ever timing blet change ? 200

    posted by  someone claiming to be chris herbst on  Mon Dec 30 03:15 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    If the tensioner makes noise when I spin it, or has any play in it, I replace it.

    The thing is, if you drive 50k highway in a short time, the tensioner has a lot less wear than if it is a city car and takes years to roll up 50k. In that case, I'd say replace the tensioner.

    I can't see gambling on a marginal piece (if it is in fact marginal) for $35. The last time I had to call the hook it was a hundred bucks.








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    Replace timing tensioner ever timing blet change ? 200

    posted by  rob on  Mon Dec 30 01:14 CST 2002
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    Your tensioner should still be OK, but I agree, check it for rattly noise. Every-other timing belt change, or 100,000 miles or so seems to be the interval for the tensioner.

    Rob Kuhlman








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    Replace timing tensioner ever timing blet change ? 200

    posted by  someone claiming to be oty on  Mon Dec 30 00:22 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    Pete,

    I change the tensioner with every other T-belt change. If you're a gambler, you can check the tensioner by spining the wheel on it and listening to the bearing. If it growls, then probably a good idea to change it. If it sounds good you can install it hoping fopr another 50K miles. Always check the quality of new tensioner before installing it.








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    Replace timing tensioner ever timing blet change ? 200

    posted by  someone claiming to be pete on  Sun Dec 29 23:01 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    (oops typo in title of post) . Also I do plan to change the outside belts as along with the timing belt no matter what.








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      Replace timing tensioner ever timing blet change ? 200

      posted by  philly240 on  Mon Dec 30 02:48 CST 2002
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      THE TIMING BELT JUST WENT ON MY 1985 VOLVO 240WAGON ...DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW MUCH I SHOULD EXPECT TP PAY ???? IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD REPLACE BESIDES THE TENSIONER?








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        Replace timing tensioner ever timing blet change ? 200

        posted by  someone claiming to be pete on  Mon Dec 30 03:35 CST 2002 [RELATED]

        If it has been a while or you are unaware of the maintenance history , go ahead and change crank and cam seals, water pump ( good time for a cooling system flush before yoy start ) , and the outside belts too.








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    Replace timing tensioner ever timing blet change ? 200

    posted by  someone claiming to be pete on  Sun Dec 29 23:01 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    (oops typo in title of post) . Also I do plan to change the outside belts as along with the timing belt no matter what.







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