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Timing belt tensioner - how do I get the new one on? 200 1980

posted by  zrubin on  Mon May 31 14:21 CST 2004
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In the process of reassembling my engine after replacing the head gasket (finally!), and decided to install a new tensioner. I had stuck an allen wrench in the hole on the old one to keep the spring compressed, but now that I have to get the spring compressed through the hole on the new tensioner, I'm having trouble. I thought maybe I could lock the barrel end of the piece that goes through the spring into a vise or C-clamp and the press down on the tensioner to compress the spring, but even that method is questionable. What's the best way to do this? Thanks for any tips...

Zack
1980 245DL M46 272k
1988 745T+ M46 192k






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