1.8T ball and socket tensioner

[Jim Green]

On Fri, 4 Mar 2005 12:04:28 -0800 (PST), Go Cubs <gocubs112233 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Help! The ball and socket tensioner of my A4 1.8T (57,000 miles) has failed.
> My mechanic said he can put it back together but that there is a chance that it will fail again and could potentially cause serious damage.
> He is suggesting I replace this with a new improved timing belt tensioner.
> Advice?

Replace it.

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Jim Green
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