those darn serpentine belt tensioners do weaken over time. it might be
time for a new tensioner . it also might be the belt has stretched and on
top of the it might be glazed and just a new belt will fix the problem?
if i recall those darn tensioners are not "cheap" at all!
chuck
just some thoughts on the situation?
----- Original Message -----
From "Bill Hunt" <Billh at aaai.com>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2002 10:01 AM
Subject: Car problem Non LBC
> I got to replace the alternator (luckily I had a brand new 130A one
> ready to install) on the F150 last night as the old one took a c**p.
>
>
>
> I got it all put back together with no problem except now the serpentine
> belt appears to be loose. The belt is within the "acceptable" range on
> the tensioner but it still squeals. If I manually put more tension on
> the belt it stops. I used the same pulley on the alternator. My question
> is do these tensioners lose their spring tension after 90+k miles?
>
>
>
> LBC content: At least I got to drive the Sprite in to work!! What a
> great morning wake up, almost better than caffeine.
>
>
>
> Herby
>
> 64 MKII Sprite (Herbytoy - patiently waiting)
>
> 62 MKII Sprite (the "resto-mod" driver)
>
> billh@aaai.com
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