Tensioner Nut Missing on Alternator belt

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02-11-2005, 09:17 AM

coles727

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Tensioner Nut Missing on Alternator belt

Hi there,
My car squeeles horribly when turned on.. i looked and the nut/bolt peice that is used to tighten the belt tension is missing?? it is just the threaded part sticking up, and I remember there being a nut there!! Please help! where can i get one of these? or how can i make a substitute?? please let me know.

02-11-2005, 09:56 AM

hacim105

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The dealership. Just ask for a new tensioner pulley and you gett everything you need. I don't think it is all that expensive either, maybe like $20-$30.

02-11-2005, 10:19 AM

Crockpot

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why spend more than you need? just ask for a new nut and bolt

for me the nut was like 12$ and bolt like 6$.. price varies tho. while your down there you might as well replace the belt too.. its only ~10$ and 5 mins away

02-11-2005, 10:21 AM

machinehead

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funny, i just broke mine :/

02-11-2005, 04:43 PM

Crockpot

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heh.. make sure you guys loosen the bolt on the actual pully BEFORE honkin' down on that nut sticking up

02-12-2005, 09:40 AM

coles727

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THanks Everyone!!

Hey guys,
Thanks a lot for the advice! I went the dealer and asked for the pully thing, and they wanted $110.00 so I just asked for the nut part that screws down, and she ordered it for $17.00!! so that saved me a lot!
Thanks again! you are all very smart!