Drive Belt Tensioner

Belt tensioner serves to pull the timing belt. It gets into the timing belt, which runs by the deflection rollers. It is very important the tension to be optimal. In the majority of belt tensioners there is a device which you can use to set up the recommended tension. Thus it is very important to use an appropriate belt tensioner. Otherwise, it is very difficult or impossible to set an appropriate tension. 

The belt tensioner is usually replaced together with the timing belt and the guide roller. Thus, you will prevent the belt break. Many belts have indicators that show the system status. Their indications are correctly just in case when all the parts replaced were new. Lifetime of these car parts is indicated by the car parts maker. The replacement must be done by an experienced mechanic. 

By all means do not install used belt tensioner. Otherwise you risk spending a lot of money for repair. It is recommended to use torque indicating wrench to tighten the belt tensioner. Before installation, you must clean the entire surface of fitting. Even a small foreign particle can seriously damage the device. Do you want to buy a shock absorber, sidewall, Park Distance Control, centre silencer, fuel filter, clutch cable, clutch pressure plate or other spare parts for your car? Then visit our online store of spare car parts. We have a wide range of products you need.

How to identify a faulty poly-V-belt tensioner arm

To diagnose a component, measure how much the belt is tensioned. A specialized device is required for this purpose. First, inspect the component. To do this, remove the belt and visually inspect the bearing of the tensioner arm. If it is worn or damaged, it should be replaced immediately. Next, visually inspect the bracket. Check whether the component is damaged or bent.