+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 8 of 8
-
01-03-2011 09:45 PM #1
Idler pulleys and belt tensioners
Hello All,
Recently working on the '00 540i I noticed that the Alt/WP/PS belt tensioner was sorta weak, not providing the tension I expected. I had the tensioner assembly off while working on the car and the idler bearings sound a bit dry too. What is the verdict for R&R these parts? I see the tensioner(s) are both available, I figure do the AC while I'm at it? Do the idler pulleys warrant replacement as well? I see a complete assembly for the alt/WP/PS but the AC I would need the tensioner AND the idler pulley....
Are the tensioners serviceable? I've worked on vehicles that simply disassembling the tensioner, cleaning it and lubing it would make it like new....
I'm inclined to replace the bad tensioner, sneak the grease needle into the idler bearing seals and call it a day. Unless the idlers are known timebombs...
RT
-
-
01-03-2011 09:51 PM #2
-
01-03-2011 09:56 PM #3
-
01-04-2011 03:49 AM #4
-
01-04-2011 08:39 AM #5
-
01-04-2011 08:56 AM #6
-
01-04-2011 10:46 PM #7
-
01-04-2011 11:06 PM #8
Thread Information
Users Browsing this Thread
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Bookmarks