|
Merely overtightening the nut a few lb-ft is no problem: (1) it may well be within the error range of many cheap torque-wrenches anyway; and (2) there is a "spacer" (metal cylinder) within the tensioner assembly that the nut really bears down on, instead of on the roller or its bearing inside.
However, the one area of concern is the placement of the washer (directly under the nut), which should be centered! An off-center placement of the washer can bear down on the edge of the roller, either preventing it from turning or gauling [sp? -- galling?] the edge of the roller which will then abrade the belt and cause premature wear and destruction. Be sure the washer doesn't overlap the roller!
Other than that, you've done more than most folks -- I suspect that a great majority of people who have the belt replaced (except for do-it-yourselfers like us) *never* do the 5-600 mile followup like you did, because you never hear of anyone being willing to come back a month later (e.g., make another appointment, then sit and wait in the lounge, etc.) just for this step; nor do you ever hear of the shop telling a customer to come back in a month for the retightening -- customers want to have a job done, and then not have to come back for a long, long time! So you're ahead on that score!
Regards,
|
