1.8T ball and socket tensioner

[Taka Mizutani]

DO NOT WAIT- FIX THIS IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!

DO NOT PUT IT BACK TOGETHER- REPLACE THE TENSIONER WITH THE NEW,
REVISED PART!!!!

While you're at it, replace the timing belt, idler pulleys, front
crank seal, accessory belts and water pump.

Also, check the torque of all of your spark plugs- do not back them
out unless you're going to replace them (not a bad idea if they're
original), torque to proper spec with torque wrench.

(sorry about the shouting, but it's a VERY expensive fix if things go wrong)

Taka


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?
> Thanks.
> 
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