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1986 Porsche Tensioner Light Comes On Intermittently After

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Old 06-15-2012, 01:07 PM
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Default 1986 Porsche Tensioner Light Comes On Intermittently After

Just started happening after Timing belt and water pump replacement?
Old 06-15-2012, 01:10 PM
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Check the wire at the tensioner, it might be grounding out or not connected at all.
Old 06-15-2012, 01:16 PM
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What brand timing belt was installed? Conti belts stretch and will give a warning light when warm.
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You will have to back in and re-check the tension, but the real question is how/what procedure did you use to adjust the belt?
Once you confirm that mechanically it's all good to go, then start looking at the electrical.

Don't guess, that will get expensive
Old 06-15-2012, 01:46 PM
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Or the connection at the belt cover. The piece that attaches directly to the tensioner arm, is it braided or strap? I guess if it is intact it's OK either way, but the strap is notorious for breaking and was replaced w/braided.
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Conti belts will NOT show a warning light if tensioned correctly. There is not that much "stretch" in the belt. You have something that needs to be corrected, don't write it off to "belt stretch"!
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Ditto, been running a pair of conti belts on warning light cars. No issues.

Belt might be loose.

Or, also likely, 2mm thick washer / spacer where tensioner meets tensioner arm was left off.
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False alarm, everything is good. Car had been sitting for 12 years not running, before we did a bunch of work on it. Running EXCELLENT, TNANK YOU Chris and Dan at COHO Automotive! YOU GUYS ROCK! Happy Father's Day To Me!



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