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Old Sep 9, 2016 | 06:24 PM
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When I was checking a few things, I noticed the tensioner bouncing back and forth as the car was idling, is this normal?
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Old Sep 9, 2016 | 08:35 PM
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NO! time for a new tensioner, couple of wrenches you can DIY!
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Old Sep 9, 2016 | 09:09 PM
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I like the Katech one, no spring!
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Old Sep 11, 2016 | 04:44 PM
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Dang, car only has 10k on it. Is this common on these.
Okay thanks for the responses.

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