[V8] Serpentine Belt

[Dave Saad]

The "tensioner" is a big spring inside the RHS timing cover.  There  
is a bearing surface that could get sticky but as I recall, you can  
take it apart and clean/lube as needed. Of course, this means taking  
off the RHS timing cover which is a big chunk of a full timing belt job.
However if you are talking about the little shock like thing by the  
alternator, it is only a damper.  It does not tension the belt at all.

Heed the advice about belt routing too - it is weird.

Dave
On Feb 1, 2009, at 8:13 AM, Tony and Lillie wrote:

> I replaced both of the idlesr on mine when I did the serpentine  
> belt. You
> don't have to remove the fan. However, if you don't have the  
> manual, make a
> drawing on how the belt is routed (or look at one of your other  
> cars ;-).
> When I first did mine, I had about a foot of extra belt. The  
> routing made no
> sense to me. But, once I got the manual out, I understood it  
> completely.
>
> As for the tensioner, I've never replaced mine, but if it seems  
> weak, maybe
> it's time. I think I'd do the belt first, though. Also, your  
> regulator can
> be replaced on the alternator, usually it's the brushes that wear out.
>
> Tony
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>> When replacing the belt should I replace all the tensioners and idler
>> pulleys also?? Does the fan have to come off or can you slip it  
>> over the
>> fan?
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any input as I am running out of V8's to drive
>>
>> Bob Blake
>
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