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timduffy7
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2.3 belt tensioner
« on: Feb 16th, 2009, 3:58pm » |
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Hi could anyone let me know the best place to get a 2.3 belt tensioner. I checked with Ford its over £100 so was hopping someone could help me better that  Thanks Tim
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Re: 2.3 belt tensioner
« Reply #2 on: Feb 16th, 2009, 9:55pm » |
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Thanks Bizzay Its looks like the correct part. It says it is of a 1996 scorpio. My car is 1998. I would have doughts if one this old would be wurth taking a chance on, What do you think.
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Re: 2.3 belt tensioner
« Reply #3 on: Feb 16th, 2009, 9:58pm » |
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I have dealt with Jack before, and think he is fair, if he is selling it it will certainly be usable, I have not heard of one failing before but I am sure others will correct me.
Why does yours need changing ??
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timduffy7
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Re: 2.3 belt tensioner
« Reply #4 on: Feb 17th, 2009, 12:04am » |
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Thanks Bizzay
I think I need a new one. I think there is not enought spring to hold proper tension. Looking on this site it appears they do not fail but the springs do lose tension.
The fan belt broke about a week ago. For a week or so before the belt failed, I was getting shake through the steering. Then after I put a new belt on the steering was almost correct. Just the occassional very small play. I cant see any play in any of the joints. The belt did not seem to have as much tension that I could remember from removing it before. Also I detect a little noise from the bearing, so though it best to change it. Thanks for your help. Tim
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Re: 2.3 belt tensioner
« Reply #5 on: Feb 17th, 2009, 7:59am » |
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The tensioners' do tend to " lock" if they are now moved much but are quite free when you fit a new belt ... as long as the belt is NOT slipping when the engine is running with everything ON ( heated windscreen, A/C, etc) then there is enough tension on the belt and a new tensioner would NOT be required. In my experience either the spring breaks or the bearing seizes otherwise not a lot of problems. Other with more experience of the problem may give better advice with more detail .
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Re: 2.3 belt tensioner
« Reply #6 on: Feb 17th, 2009, 8:43am » |
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Tim.
I have had too long a belt sold to me in the past,you could get one a little bit shorter.
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Re: 2.3 belt tensioner
« Reply #7 on: Feb 17th, 2009, 8:26pm » |
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Thanks very much Gozz !!!
I think you may be spot on. Will see if I can get another slightly smaller belt. Thanks Snoopy I will switch everything on and see if there is any slip.
Thanks again. Tim
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Re: 2.3 belt tensioner
« Reply #8 on: Feb 18th, 2009, 12:31pm » |
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just a t.ought.when the belt snaped did you put the new belt on over the puleys right can be a bit confusing if you did not take the old one off.
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timduffy7
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Re: 2.3 belt tensioner
« Reply #9 on: Feb 19th, 2009, 12:26am » |
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Thanks 5stud.
I checked the diagram on this site first, so am fairly sure I got that part right. but thanks for your suggestion. Tim
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Re: 2.3 belt tensioner
« Reply #10 on: Feb 19th, 2009, 9:00am » |
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Tim.
Just a thought,could your aircon compressor be seizing up thus causing loss of the belt ?
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