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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:55 pm
Post subject: replace tensioner with serpentine?
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 11:55 pm
Post subject: Re: replace tensioner with serpentine? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Jul 24, 12:19 pm, "petebert" <cas....TakeThisOut@nthrax.org> wrote:
> 99 windstar 115k, looks like its time to replace the serpentine belt. Should
> the tensioner be replaced as part of this maintenance? the local stores seem
> to carry the tensioners but for some reason rock auto dosnt, pullys only
At 115K, it couldn't hurt. It would also give you some peace of mind.
You'll find that more pulleys are available because the bearings fail
more often.
The tensioner itself can bind internally and/or break off completely,
but it's not as common as a failed bearing. It's like an alternator or
water punp. It might last 5 more years, or it could fail next week.
I've seen just enough of them fail that I, personally, would replace
it. It's a judgement call. |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 12:55 am
Post subject: Re: replace tensioner with serpentine? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:19:39 GMT, "petebert" <castle RemoveThis @nthrax.org> wrote:
>99 windstar 115k, looks like its time to replace the serpentine belt. Should
>the tensioner be replaced as part of this maintenance? the local stores seem
>to carry the tensioners but for some reason rock auto dosnt, pullys only
The tensioner should be good for several belts.
Next time you start it up cold, lift the hood, listen
for pully bearing noise.
There's a pully on the tensioner, another on the idler arm.
Pullys are maybe $16 ea.
If the car's real solid and you plan to drive it for many
more miles, maybe remove tensioner and check for wear. It's the
pullys that usually fail.
P
"Mit der Dummheit kaempfen Goetter selbst vergebens!"
-Friedrich Schiller >> Stay informed about: replace tensioner with serpentine? |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 7:55 am
Post subject: Re: replace tensioner with serpentine? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I've had some noise for many miles now, I figure its one of the pullys. Will
I be able to tell if one is making noise when I have it all off?
"Puddin' Man" <puddingDOTman.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:g25ga39jdpqslf154f4jukrvq2thfnrgdp@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:19:39 GMT, "petebert" <castle.TakeThisOut@nthrax.org> wrote:
>
>>99 windstar 115k, looks like its time to replace the serpentine belt.
>>Should
>>the tensioner be replaced as part of this maintenance? the local stores
>>seem
>>to carry the tensioners but for some reason rock auto dosnt, pullys only
>
> The tensioner should be good for several belts.
>
> Next time you start it up cold, lift the hood, listen
> for pully bearing noise.
>
> There's a pully on the tensioner, another on the idler arm.
> Pullys are maybe $16 ea.
>
> If the car's real solid and you plan to drive it for many
> more miles, maybe remove tensioner and check for wear. It's the
> pullys that usually fail.
>
> P
>
>
> "Mit der Dummheit kaempfen Goetter selbst vergebens!"
> -Friedrich Schiller >> Stay informed about: replace tensioner with serpentine? |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 10:04 am
Post subject: Re: replace tensioner with serpentine? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:57:23 GMT, "Max Power" <castle DeleteThis @nthrax.org> wrote:
>I've had some noise for many miles now, I figure its one of the pullys. Will
>I be able to tell if one is making noise when I have it all off?
Will it sing a song for you when you hold it in your hand?
Maybe not. 
Release belt tension (with 1/2" breaker bar in tensioner receptacle
on my 94 Tbird). Reach down and wiggle pully. You should be able to
tell if bearings are bad.
P
>"Puddin' Man" <puddingDOTman DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
>news:g25ga39jdpqslf154f4jukrvq2thfnrgdp@4ax.com...
>> On Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:19:39 GMT, "petebert" <castle DeleteThis @nthrax.org> wrote:
>>
>>>99 windstar 115k, looks like its time to replace the serpentine belt.
>>>Should
>>>the tensioner be replaced as part of this maintenance? the local stores
>>>seem
>>>to carry the tensioners but for some reason rock auto dosnt, pullys only
>>
>> The tensioner should be good for several belts.
>>
>> Next time you start it up cold, lift the hood, listen
>> for pully bearing noise.
>>
>> There's a pully on the tensioner, another on the idler arm.
>> Pullys are maybe $16 ea.
>>
>> If the car's real solid and you plan to drive it for many
>> more miles, maybe remove tensioner and check for wear. It's the
>> pullys that usually fail.
>>
>> P
"Mit der Dummheit kaempfen Goetter selbst vergebens!"
-Friedrich Schiller >> Stay informed about: replace tensioner with serpentine? |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 2:55 pm
Post subject: Re: replace tensioner with serpentine? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Max Power wrote:
> I've had some noise for many miles now, I figure its one of the pullys. Will
> I be able to tell if one is making noise when I have it all off?
I use the old trick of using a long tube (recently a 2 foot piece of pvc
pipe) or a long screw driver or....... While it is running place one end
on or near the bearing area, the other up to your ear. Never failed me.
Once its off, you should be able to tell by the feel when you turn it.
Once its off, cheap insurance to replace it, especially if you have a
vice and can just replace the bearing by pressing the old one out, new
one in. >> Stay informed about: replace tensioner with serpentine? |
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