Tensioner puller clicking?

Joe Jeeper · **Posted:** Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:03 am

Thanks to tjkj2002 taking the time to measure his tensioner I knew the pulley was 3 1/2" on his and worked even though it was closer to harmonic balancer. I picked one up at Advance last nite and installed this morning, took about 1/2 hr. Success so far NO NOISE!!!!!!!!! When a/c compressor comes on it moves smoother as well. Thanks again tjkj2002 and I suggest if anyone has clicking they don't get another tensioner from the Dealer!

KJ 119 · **Posted:** Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:53 pm

Would you suggest this changeout for squeeling also?You speek of cliking,but I'm getting one hell of a squeel
with the a/c on.I'd rather replace something myself than make a bunch of trips to the dealership,even with warranty.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Sun Aug 24, 2008 5:29 pm

KJ 119 wrote:

Would you suggest this changeout for squeeling also?You speek of cliking,but I'm getting one hell of a squeel
with the a/c on.I'd rather replace something myself than make a bunch of trips to the dealership,even with warranty.

Sounds like either a glazed belt or the A/C compressor clutch is to blame for a squeeling.To see if it is the belt spray a little PB Blaster on the serp belt while the engine is running,not to much just a quick spray.If the squeeling stops or lessons it's your belt.Do not use belt dressing on a serp belt,belt dressing is only for "V" belts.

KJ 119 · **Posted:** Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:34 pm

[/quote]Sounds like either a glazed belt or the A/C compressor clutch is to blame for a squeeling.To see if it is the belt spray a little PB Blaster on the serp belt while the engine is running,not to much just a quick spray.If the squeeling stops or lessons it's your belt.Do not use belt dressing on a serp belt,belt dressing is only for "V" belts.[/quote]

Here's the deal.It was squeeling for about a month gradually getting louder.
I changed the belt,and that didn't do it.It did need to be replaced.
Next,I dropped it off,telling the guy that the A/C clutch is going out.He calls me later in the day telling me
they found the tensioner had gone bad.They swapped it. Helped for a week.
Back to riding with the air off...Hate that squeel.

Think these guys are trying to weasel out of something.Or does a bad tensioner squeal?

Joe Jeeper · **Posted:** Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:33 pm

Never had a squeal, just the clicking with all 5 OEM tensioners. This Dayco aftermarket tensioner got rid of the clicking. Usually squealing is the belt.

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