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855 Timing Belt Tensioner 850 1996

posted by  someone claiming to be LarryU on  Tue Dec 3 13:09 CST 2002 [RELATED]

I have a 96 855 with 130,000 running on it's second timing belt. Soon I will be replacing the belt again. My question is this-is it advisable to replace the tensioner this time around? If anyone can advise, it wouldb greatly appreciated.

Thanks In Advance,
LarryU








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    855 Timing Belt Tensioner 850 1996

    posted by  Brap84 on  Wed Dec 4 03:52 CST 2002
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    When you start compresing the tensioner in your vise, it should take about 8 to 10 minutes to get it fully compressed so you can put a nail through the hole to hold it to the housing. Go SLOWLY doing this -- the fluid is very viscous. If it compresses real easy, time for a new tensioner. I just did mine at 160,000 miles and the tensioner seemd OK. I like the previous response though -- for $100.00, it cheap insurance. While you are there, might as well replace the water pump -- they are cheap and its a REAL good idea.

    Brad








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    855 Timing Belt Tensioner 850 1995

    posted by  someone claiming to be yuri on  Tue Dec 3 16:11 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    I had the same question - would you post a message when you do the job if the tensioner was in good condition or not after 140K miles. Mine has around 120K now.
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    855 Timing Belt Tensioner

    posted by  someone claiming to be Nathan on  Tue Dec 3 14:58 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    At 130K miles and second T-Belt change it would be small $'s insurance- raplace the tensioner ! I would.

    The tensioner is around $100 - pretty insignificant compared to a blown head,eh ?






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