hydraulic tensioner/adjuster

[jeep-N-montero]

How do you know if it's bad? I'm looking at timing belt kits but not sure if I should include this or not?

 

[MascotRejct]

From what I read, its a pain to push the tensioner rod back into the tensioner. If I was doing it, I would just get a new one. All you have to do is pull the pin on it...

 

[shadow61]

if you have it down that far you better replace it. every one i do a timing kit on gets a new one

 

[ljense8]

Check the part number post. There is a link for a kit that I believe includes the tensioner for $104

 

[plh]

if you have it down that far you better replace it. every one i do a timing kit on gets a new one

And water pump, cams & crank seals...

 

[Toasty]

I recommend only getting an OEM tensioner, i've seen too many of the aftermarket ones fail within the first 40k. get yourself the tensioner tool or make your own.

 

[jeep-N-montero]

I recommend only getting an OEM tensioner, i've seen too many of the aftermarket ones fail within the first 40k. get yourself the tensioner tool or make your own.

Do you by chance have one to loan out?

 

[jeep-N-montero]

if you have it down that far you better replace it. every one i do a timing kit on gets a new one

Here is the kit I'm looking at http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gates-TCKWP...Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c4724138d&vxp=mtr

 

[plh]

Do you by chance have one to loan out?

I do. Shoot me a PM

 

[jeep-N-montero]

I had no idea they were so cheap, I think I will just buy one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mitsubishi-...1265402439&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr

 

[vanatee2000]

Using the proper tool recommended but if not:

1997 montero 3.5 timing belt tensioner pulley: http://youtu.be/Vfp7rH5sZOA

 

[nckwltn]

Using the proper tool recommended but if not:

1997 montero 3.5 timing belt tensioner pulley: http://youtu.be/Vfp7rH5sZOA

I've used a pair of needle nose pliers. the tension isn't that much... something like 2-4 ft lbs



Also, the rod is super easy to push back into the tensioner... just put it into a vise and close the vise very slowly. if you don't have a spare pin, you can use a small drill bit just as easily

 

[jeep-N-montero]

I've used a pair of needle nose pliers. the tension isn't that much... something like 2-4 ft lbs



Also, the rod is super easy to push back into the tensioner... just put it into a vise and close the vise very slowly. if you don't have a spare pin, you can use a small drill bit just as easily

That's what I was thinking, I have several pairs to use.

 

[BOPOH]

it's not very scientific method, but i just measured the distance between tensioner puller and its bracket and tighten the new on to the same spec. It looks like both holes should be horizontal when tensioner is released against the belt