Subject	Auto-Tensioner Gap - Quick question
Posted by	treese88 on June 09, 2011 at 9:16 PM
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Message	Replacing my timing belt because I used an ebay idler when I first put the engine together and do not trust it...it was making a sound. Built engine + ebay idler = what was I thinking!? Also, the belt was slightly too tight...2mm gap. I am re-using my oem tensioner (~5k miles) and just wanted to check if this sounded normal. For me to get a 4.25mm gap I have to place the tensioner in the loosest position. Usually I have had to tighten it against the belt just a bit on other timing belt changes. I am using a new oem timing belt. I am just wondering if it common for the tensioner to be properly adjusted when fully counterclockwise. I have given the engine plenty of rotations and time to adjust. Thanks! '91 TT
Follow Ups	Auto-Tensioner Gap - Quick question - treese88 21:16:36 06/09/11 Never had this happen myself -- you sure that tighten down - jzack 21:51:52 06/09/11 Yes the bolt is out. I have also counted the belt's teeth - treese88 23:11:37 06/09/11 I would stick with the factory recommendation. Remember >>> - ZUL8TR 10:11:34 06/10/11
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