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(Message started by: timduffy7 on Feb 16^th, 2009, 3:58pm)

Title: 2.3 belt tensioner
Post by timduffy7 on Feb 16^th, 2009, 3:58pm

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

Title: Re: 2.3 belt tensioner
Post by bizzay1 on Feb 16^th, 2009, 8:59pm

http://www.jackscarparts.co.uk/ford-scorpio-ultima-belt-tensioner-p-249.html

is it this one ??

Title: Re: 2.3 belt tensioner
Post by timduffy7 on Feb 16^th, 2009, 9:55pm

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.

Title: Re: 2.3 belt tensioner
Post by bizzay1 on Feb 16^th, 2009, 9:58pm

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 ??

Title: Re: 2.3 belt tensioner
Post by timduffy7 on Feb 17^th, 2009, 12:04am

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

Title: Re: 2.3 belt tensioner
Post by Snoopy on Feb 17^th, 2009, 7:59am

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 .

Title: Re: 2.3 belt tensioner
Post by gozz on Feb 17^th, 2009, 8:43am

Tim.
I have had too long a belt sold to me in the past,you could get one a little bit shorter.
GOZZ.

Title: Re: 2.3 belt tensioner
Post by timduffy7 on Feb 17^th, 2009, 8:26pm

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

Title: Re: 2.3 belt tensioner
Post by 5stud on Feb 18^th, 2009, 12:31pm

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.

Title: Re: 2.3 belt tensioner
Post by timduffy7 on Feb 19^th, 2009, 12:26am

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

Title: Re: 2.3 belt tensioner
Post by gozz on Feb 19^th, 2009, 9:00am

Tim.
Just a thought,could your aircon compressor be seizing up thus causing loss of the belt ?
GOZZ.