StratfordShark

Just about to remove tensioner and rebuild as part of TB project.

One of the 4 bolts holding the tensioner on is the air pump pivot bolt. I can back it out only so far then it's blocked by a metal crimp of the a/c hose.

How much can I flex this hose to make room for the bolt, and if not at all, then how do I get the bolt out and the tensioner off?

Thanks

StratfordShark

The hose could be pushed down a little to let the pivot bolt through so it's out.

Now I need to work out how to remove the air pump. Dwayne's write-up says to work it back and forth and push down, but it's attached to other components at the rear.

StratfordShark

BFH did the trick! Tensioner came away very easily once all bolts removed. I didn't realise that it's more case of air pump is attached to tensioner than the other way round!

Tensioner in pretty good condition. Boot still soft and no cracks. Tensioner not dried up - au contraire I got a nice pool of oil on garage floor...