First time changing belts. How do I know which tensioners I have?
03-12-2017, 09:33 PM
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First time changing belts. How do I know which tensioners I have?
Going to be replacing belts (and possibly pulleys) trying to get rid of a whining/whirring noise.
The AC belt tensioner seems pretty straight forward, but what is the process to undo the serpentine belt tensioner? How can I tell if I have a mechanical or hydraulic tensioner?
Is the process different to relieve tension in both applications?
The AC belt tensioner seems pretty straight forward, but what is the process to undo the serpentine belt tensioner? How can I tell if I have a mechanical or hydraulic tensioner?
Is the process different to relieve tension in both applications?
03-13-2017, 03:37 PM
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My Ride: E60 2006 sedan auto
Going to be replacing belts (and possibly pulleys) trying to get rid of a whining/whirring noise.
The AC belt tensioner seems pretty straight forward, but what is the process to undo the serpentine belt tensioner? How can I tell if I have a mechanical or hydraulic tensioner?
Is the process different to relieve tension in both applications?
The AC belt tensioner seems pretty straight forward, but what is the process to undo the serpentine belt tensioner? How can I tell if I have a mechanical or hydraulic tensioner?
Is the process different to relieve tension in both applications?
Its a really easy process to do
I would suggest that you simply have a look on you tube where there are many posts removing and replacing them.
You can also get a visual example of the different tensioners.
Although, if you have two belts on your E60 I would say that you have the spring tensioner
good luck