[MBZ] Serpentine Belt Tensioner Components

[M.Afzaal Khan]

Hi!   At what mileage did you have to change this.? just like to know what 
is the life of a belt tensioner and other  idler pulley's associated with it 
.
mak
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From: <l02turner at comcast.net>
To: <Mercedes at striplin.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 2:01 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Tensioner Components


> Hi! Just finished replacing the components of the belt tensioner - took
> about 2 hours - removed the shroud and fan then the other pieces - but I
> could figure out how to get the upper pivot off - thought it was a allen
> bolt but closer inspection says no.  But I looked at it closely and 
> decided
> it looked fine anyway and re-used it.  The lower tensioner pivot and the
> spring and damper all had play in them and the engine is much quieter now.
>
> Glad it's over ;-)
>
> Sincerely,
> Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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