Belt tensioner, 97 saturn SL2

Discussion in 'Saturn S-series' started by kyfootballa21, Apr 10, 2007.

  1. kyfootballa21

    kyfootballa21 Guest

    My belt suddenly became loose yesterday, and I'm fairly familiar with
    how to work on cars. However when i try to get my belt back on and
    tight I can't get the tensioner to stay taught. Is there a trick to
    getting it to stay because I've heard they're self adjusting so maybe
    my tensioner is just bad? somebody help! im frusterated and about to
    drive the thing into a lake! haha. thanks. chris
     
    kyfootballa21, Apr 10, 2007
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  2. kyfootballa21

    MR Guest

    Most likely a bad tensioner. They are self tightening. Just replaced one
    on my 97 SL1. New, made in the US Dayco tensioner was a little over $50
    bucks. Don't delay replacing it or you may have other problems. May as
    well replace the idler pulley also, if the SL2 has one, especially if you
    have high miles.
    MR
     
    MR, Apr 10, 2007
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