How do you compress a hydraulic tensioner?
To take the retaining pin out, slowly compress the tensioner in a vertical position or after installation, remove the pin and let the piston rod come up slowly while holding the tensioner. Slowly compress and release the hydraulic element completely. Do this at least five times (let it come up slowly while holding it).
How do I know if my hydraulic tensioner is bad?
When a timing belt tensioner fails, it can result in a number of different symptoms.
- Symptom 1: Squealing, rattling, or chirping.
- Symptom 2: Knocking or slapping.
- Symptom 3: Check engine light illuminated.
- Materials Needed.
- Step 1: Park your vehicle and turn off the engine.
Can you reuse hydraulic tensioner?
Check the seal around the tensioner piston. If there’s no oil present (i.e. not leaking), you can reuse it. As for the belt just keep it clean of any oil or coolant. All can be reused if they are in good condition.
Do I need to replace hydraulic tensioner?
Generally, the idler pulleys, tensioner and water pump should always be replaced when the timing belt is replaced. In most cases, the timing belt drives the water pump, so it is the right time to replace the water pump. It is also recommended by the manufacturer.
What does a bad timing chain tensioner sound like?
If you hear a rattling or scraping sound, with no other noise being emitted from the engine, it indicates a bad timing chain. Do not run the engine excessively long with the belts off.
Can a timing chain tensioner be reused?
Yes they can be re-used. Depending on how much wear and tear or how much mileage you have on your engine, might be better off to replace them.
Can a timing belt tensioner be reused?
As mentioned above, you would be fine reusing it if you must but it would be safer getting a new one and the same goes for the timing belt too. If you got oil on the belt, replace it but it’s a safer move to replace them and not worry but it’s not needed.
Can you fix a timing chain tensioner?
If the timing chain is worn, it’s usually replaced as a kit with a new tensioner, guides, and other parts of the chain drive mechanism. Many cars have two or even three chains in their motors and often your auto repair shop may recommend replacing all the chains at once.
What kind of belt tensioner does Subaru use?
OEM belt tensioners are exact fit replacement parts that will fit as it should. Bolt holes will all line up and be the right size. An OEM Subaru belt tensioner is optimized to meet your model’s needs when it comes to the belts and keeping all of the parts moving.
Where is the idler and tensioner pulley located?
The tensioner pulley is the pulley that is lower and to the left (the one visually under the radiator belt in the pic that has a black driver already in it), the idler is simply the other one (kind of hidden behind the radiator belt).
How do you replace idler nut on engine tensioner?
First, remove the idler pulley, this makes room so you can reach the back of the tensioner pulley bracket to hold the nut with your finger. Carefully, remove the tensioner bolt and pulley while your finger is pressing the nut at the back. Then, insert the tensioner pulley bolt so that you can secure the nut at the back.
Where do you put the a / C belt on a Subaru?
Belts removed, on to the crank pulley bolt. There are two different types of A/c belts, older cars will typically be a belt with an adjuster, this car is newer style and features a stretch belt. You can get this belt and place it back on, but most guidelines will tell you a stretch belt is good for one use, i.e. one and done.