MarkGolf 0 Posted September 12, 2005 My tensioner feels a bit 'grainy' I heard of people/someone on here offering to do a bearing cahnge.. Any clues or DIY info? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithmac 0 Posted September 13, 2005 I bought a genuine one £18ish I think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted September 13, 2005 MarkGolf, on a VR6?? - are you talking about the serpentine belt tensioner? - if so have a search on here 'aux tensioner', the bearing is replacable for about a tenner (whole unit is £60 from Ford/VAG) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted September 13, 2005 If it feels grainy but not stiff, take the pulley off (thread is left handed, clockwise to slacken), carefully prize the bearing's seal out, wash the bearing out with solvent, allow to dry then repack with grease. That'll buy you another 5 to 10K. As Steve recommends, get a whole new assembly as past 100K, the tensioner springs are past their best anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris VR6nos 0 Posted September 14, 2005 alternatively, but a charger kit as the charger will then act as a tensioner and do away with the OEM item :lol: :wink: Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted September 14, 2005 LOL...Oh I've found a 7 rib single sided belt of the right size. Got the part number at work. It's off a merc panel van. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris VR6nos 0 Posted September 14, 2005 Crispy Kev, not meaning to hijack this thread but that's good news, you'll have to post the info on the 'Supercharged thread' for referrence Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
