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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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belt tensioner adjustment

I cannot get my belt to stop squeaking. I've replaced two of them and they still squeak. I've removed the belt and spun each pulley by hand to make sure I didn't have any bearings going out and they all spin freely. I'm wondering if the spring on my tensioner is just a little worn? Any way to tighten it?
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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There is no ajustment for the tensioner.Mine had a groove on it and the belt was already rubbing on the tensioner frame.They are very inexpensive.I replaced mine for about $56...If I was you,I would replace it...They do ware out..
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 10:08 AM
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Take the tensioner off and then take the pulley off. Put some grease on the pulley shaft put it back together. I did this about 60,000 miles ago and no noise.
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Diesel Dave2
There is no ajustment for the tensioner.Mine had a groove on it and the belt was already rubbing on the tensioner frame.They are very inexpensive.I replaced mine for about $56...If I was you,I would replace it...They do ware out..
I had the same problem

tensioner was one bolt i think, and it took more time to put back the fan belt than it did to change out the tensioner... No joke... Just replace it and be done with it,

Rick
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