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How do i know if Auto Tensioner is Bad

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Old Jun 28, 2014 | 12:35 PM
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manual say's to check for amount of travel in Auto Tensioner and if more than .040 thousandths, it's bad. any one have a easier way to check it? Manual says to -
(apply 22-44 lb force to pushrod by pressing it against a metal object and measure the movement of the push-rod. if outside the standard value , replace it. ) standard value being .040
 
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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 11:17 PM
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Anytime the timing cover comes off to get to either the water pump or replacing the timing belt. Replace the tensioner.
 
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