BELT TENSIONER SQUEAK

[PaulRV6]

I'm just starting to hear a chirp coming from the tensioner. I think I bought this one just before GM discontinued making them. I can see it jumping slightly like maybe the brg is sticking. What is everyone doing to fix these now that they are not available? Thanks

paul

 

[natedog910]

Mine was doing the same thing last week so I looked at my belt it was good I just took it off went to AutoZone and bought me a shorter belt like a inche shorter problem fixed
I'm guessing these cheap belts stretch quickly

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[Ttype6]

I'm just starting to hear a chirp coming from the tensioner. I think I bought this one just before GM discontinued making them. I can see it jumping slightly like maybe the brg is sticking. What is everyone doing to fix these now that they are not available? Thanks

paul

203FF is the bearing number. It's the same bearing used in the back of the generator. Knock the old one out and install the new one with a socket and an extension and a hammer.

 

[precizion818]

Mine was doing the same thing last week so I looked at my belt it was good I just took it off went to AutoZone and bought me a shorter belt like a inche shorter problem fixed
I'm guessing these cheap belts stretch quickly

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Same here. Check where the tensioner is in the wear indicator band


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[PaulRV6]

Ok, if I decide on the brg, where can I buy them? Thanks
Paul

 

[precizion818]

Ok, if I decide on the brg, where can I buy them? Thanks
Paul

I have replaced mine and got it from NAPA


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[Ttype6]

This is the only belt to use.
https://www.amazon.com/Continental-...e=UTF8&qid=1507077440&sr=1-1&keywords=4060635

The last 3 numbers tell us the length of the belt. 63.5"
The Dayco number that the parts stores sell for the GN is 5060640. It's 64"
If you have a 64" long belt,it is known to cause problems and did for me.
Again,theres no other belt that compares to the Continental/Goodyear Gatorback above.
85% of my latest squeal was eliminated with this belt. The other 25% was cured with the bearing I posted earlier.

 

[Ttype6]

Ok, if I decide on the brg, where can I buy them? Thanks
Paul

Advanced,Autozone,or O'Reilly.

 

[precizion818]

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[earlbrown]

If you're going to buy a baring from a parts store, look at the brand name. I'd stick with Timkin, SKF, Koyo, or FAGs. It's just not worth the risk.

The last thing you want is to get some 1.99 Chinese bearing that ends up taking out some VERY expensive stuff under the hood.

http://www.turbobuicks.com/forums/buick-v6-turbo-tech/89964-how-rebuild-idler-pulley.html

 

[PaulRV6]

Do you by chance have the P/N of the correct one and not the Chinese junk? Thanks

Paul

 

[Ttype6]

Do you by chance have the P/N of the correct one and not the Chinese junk? Thanks

Paul

Same number.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Timken-203F...ash=item3f7c3b84b7:g:73AAAOSwjDZYkwd7&vxp=mtr
The bearings sold by Autozone,Advanced Auto,and O'Reilly are made by National oil seal and bearing company. They have been owned by Federal Mogul since the 1956.

 

[Gene Van Horn]

Here is how to solve your problem.

 

[Ttype6]

View attachment 310437 Here is how to solve your problem.

In this picture,I see every thing except the solution which is a new bearing.

 

[turbotrix2004]

View attachment 310437 Here is how to solve your problem.

Where can I guy one of those


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[Gene Van Horn]

americanracingsolutions.com. Belt tensioners

 

[PaulRV6]

Wow, for 300.00 I think I would go with the bearing. Nice piece but not for the money.
paul

 

[Chuck Leeper]

Wow, for 300.00 I think I would go with the bearing. Nice piece but not for the money.
paul

There at be some better pricing on that part...
However, the 300 is not so bad, once one considers a good used stocker may sell for near that. And, still cough it up, in the next few miles...

Just sayin'..

 

[juan89]

You can buy a new one. http://www.kirbanperformance.com/pr...ion+BELT+TENSIONER+WITH+NEW+PULLEY+#7733.html

 

[Chuck Leeper]

Nice! I wasn't aware it is available, new.