belt tensioner replacement 997.2
06-03-2018, 05:09 PM
#16
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Thanks. This in on my to do list this summer. I'll set aside a whole weekend.
If it makes you feel any better, no matter how many DIY jobs I do the next one always has something go wrong that I did not plan and have not seen before. I'm just used to it. And I always keep my dremel handy.
If it makes you feel any better, no matter how many DIY jobs I do the next one always has something go wrong that I did not plan and have not seen before. I'm just used to it. And I always keep my dremel handy.
Oh I forgot: TIP: The arm and engine block have a positioning hole where you can put a dowel into. I did this and it helped... then I pulled it out after I thought I had the bolt on the bottom threaded... wrong again.. then I just got medeivel on it.... I highly recommend putting a dowel into the block and sliding the arm onto the dowel and then not removing it.... now seat the bolts, now remove the dowel.
Peace
Bruce in Philly
Last edited by Bruce In Philly; 06-03-2018 at 05:59 PM.
06-03-2018, 06:12 PM
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07-08-2020, 03:19 PM
#18
When replacing drive belt and belt tensioner, Do I need to do the tensioner lever as well?
07-09-2020, 11:31 PM
#19
Depends if the lever bushing is seized - if you slacken off the tensioner does it spring back of it's own accord? if not you probably need the new arm, my local dealer told me today that they are on backorder and not sure when they will get them in ;-(
07-31-2020, 02:48 AM
#20
Hi Bruce,
Did you take chance, to also replace the Crank Pulley.
Our cars are passing the “decade age” and the Crank Pulley is a harmonic Pulley (for 997 mk2).
I would assume the “balancing” is a key, although many may say it’s “unnecessary” as it does not damage or warp or worn from “load”.
Hope to hear your opinion on this, as you are quite technically knowledgeable.
Did you take chance, to also replace the Crank Pulley.
Our cars are passing the “decade age” and the Crank Pulley is a harmonic Pulley (for 997 mk2).
I would assume the “balancing” is a key, although many may say it’s “unnecessary” as it does not damage or warp or worn from “load”.
Hope to hear your opinion on this, as you are quite technically knowledgeable.
Last edited by Kelv.W; 07-31-2020 at 02:54 AM.
03-16-2021, 12:11 AM
#22
Not sure if this is tensioner, pulley/s or water pump but I'll be getting a few parts replaced this Friday. Just a heads up, the lever part number has been updated once again.
It's now 0PB-903-308
It's now 0PB-903-308
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04-25-2021, 10:33 AM
#24
Did a belt change about 1000 miles back and noticed my tensioner pivot bolt was very loose. I tightened then by hand as close to 17 ft lbs as possible , no way to get a torque wench in there. Today I had the air box off and noticed the same bolt is loose again. Should I just tighten more or is this a wear item that needs to be replaced, the tensioner snaps back properly.