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Sep 15, 2012 | 02:56 AM

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tensioner pulley

Quick couple of questions...my belt tensioner pulley seems to be loose do I need to replace just the pulley or the whole deal with the bracket?Its bouncing around&rattling.Also What problems if Any can this cause besides throwing a belt?I'm gonna address it but just wondering.Thanks

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Sep 15, 2012 | 07:00 AM

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Replace the whole thing. If it's original.... it's time anyway. If the tensioner isn't doing its job..... you get things like belt slip, squealing, or tossing the belt.

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Sep 16, 2012 | 11:32 AM

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+1... ANd replace it with a Dayco unit.

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Sep 16, 2012 | 08:39 PM

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+2 on dayco unit.

tip - don't remove the coil from the bracket by the little bolts. remove the whole bracket from the block.

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Sep 17, 2012 | 10:37 AM

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I replaced mine had to go with a Gator back to get rid of the squeaking..

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