timing belt tensioner arm question

babyblueMX3 · Post by **babyblueMX3** » April 7th, 2005, 11:38 am

ok guys here's the deal..
I got 2 timing belt tensioner arm here..
one that you push push the pin inside the tensioner by hand (easily)
the other you have to use vice to compress it into the tensioner...

I know that the first one is one is not good because I installed it then put the belt and all those things..turn the crank shaft to see if everything is alright. the tensioner is not strong enough so the pulley assembly "clacks" on the tensioner...

now the real question is is the other one that is really stiff good ? I foud that it is really hard to compress..is it suppose to be that way ? or this one is shot too

I need an answer fast guys, I'm finishing my engine now

NOTHING · Post by **NOTHING** » April 11th, 2005, 2:49 pm

its supposed 2 b real hard

mazdubber · Post by **mazdubber** » April 11th, 2005, 3:00 pm

Yeah, it's supposed to be extremely hard to compress. Just try doing it with a c-clamp like I did!

babyblueMX3 · Post by **babyblueMX3** » April 11th, 2005, 3:01 pm

thanks guys. I already changed it for the stiffer one a couple of days ago. works fine now