Belt Tensioner bent and needed?

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Aug 12, 2008 | 08:09 AM

mbella2000

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Belt Tensioner bent and needed?

Hey all:

I went to get my oil changed yesterday and a mechanic noticed my belt tensioner bent and crooked. He states I need a new one and it looks as if it is about to snap. Can anyone tell me from the pic that mine is not normal looking? How did this thing bend all on its own? I only have 40k on my car. Thanks for the help

Ps If I need one I will have to buy one. If anyone has one pm me with a price. They seem pretty inexpensive. Click on link for pic of mine.

http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?i...8110235wq8.jpg

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Aug 12, 2008 | 09:22 AM

mitchcole

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nope that's not normal.

Just get a new one and slap it in there. It's a 5 min job.

Aug 12, 2008 | 09:46 AM

SilentFright

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It is dead my friend. I have an extra tensioner (5k miles old) sitting in my garage. PM me if you need a cheap replacement.

Aug 12, 2008 | 10:00 AM

Eric D

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Originally Posted by mitchcole

nope that's not normal.

Just get a new one and slap it in there. It's a 5 min job.

Get a new one and a new belt while you're at it.

Eric D

Aug 12, 2008 | 10:10 AM

J.R.

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If you are push the engine or do HPDE events think about a Katech tensioner. No more thrown belts.

Aug 12, 2008 | 10:28 AM

mbella2000

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Yea I dont beat on my car. I drive it about 5k a year. I just bought a stock tensioner off someone 5 mins ago. Thanks for the help!

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If you are push the engine or do HPDE events think about a Katech tensioner. No more thrown belts.

Aug 12, 2008 | 12:28 PM

bluvette79

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have you checked the bottom tensioner (for the a/c)? if top is bent, it would be worth a check of the bottom jic

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Aug 12, 2008 | 12:53 PM

mbella2000

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have you checked the bottom tensioner (for the a/c)? if top is bent, it would be worth a check of the bottom jic

Hey thanks I sure will check that one as well. Bought my tensioner off silent fright above just today. Thanks

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Aug 12, 2008 | 01:30 PM

SilentFright

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Hey thanks I sure will check that one as well. Bought my tensioner off silent fright above just today. Thanks

It will be shipping first thing tomorrow morning

Aug 12, 2008 | 10:47 PM

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T.J.

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What is the part number for the belt tensioner (97)?

Aug 13, 2008 | 09:44 AM

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bluvette79

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i bought mine at napa and they looked it up. around $70 for upper or lower with lifetime warranty.

Aug 13, 2008 | 10:03 AM

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What is the part number for the belt tensioner (97)?

The part number should be 12559325. The A/C tensioner should be 12560345.

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Aug 13, 2008 | 02:23 PM

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Last C5

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What is the part number for the belt tensioner (97)?

I would recommend the LS2 tensioner, part number 12569301, it's the same price and it has a better pulley with higher outside flanges. A very nice upgrade that bolts right on in place of the older tensioner.

Aug 13, 2008 | 03:11 PM

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Eric D

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Using 12569301 in place of 12559325 may not be a good idea. There are other differences other then the pulley sides. The centerline of the pulley for 1269301 sets forward two millimeters compared to the proper pulley, 12559325. This will cause a misalignment of the belt track. There are other differences and the 12559325 is an updated part from what originally came on the car.

Eric D

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