LexusChicago Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Hello all, I heard a funny noise one day on the way to work. Sounds like a squealing noise. I went to my mechanic and he determined that it was the tensioner pulley. I purchased the part at Lexus for $220. It this a common occurance? Is it hard to replace (install)? Does it have anything to do with the timing belt? I have almost 200,000 miles on GS. Besides this, the car is strong. Any help is appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboGS300 Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 It could be the timing belt tensioner or the engine belt tensioner. If you replace the timing belt tensioner replace timing belt and water pump if you haven't already done so. <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lextech23 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 The accessory belt tensioner doesn't have anything to do with the timing belt. It isnt very hard to change. You need to remove the belt, upper timing cover and then the smaller timing cover below that one. The tesioner can be removed then by the three 12mm bolts. Actually, you might not even need to remove the smaller cover, I cant remember right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboGS300 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 The accessory belt tensioner doesn't have anything to do with the timing belt. It isnt very hard to change. You need to remove the belt, upper timing cover and then the smaller timing cover below that one. The tesioner can be removed then by the three 12mm bolts. Actually, you might not even need to remove the smaller cover, I cant remember right now. ← He didn't specify which tensioner was squealing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 The accessory belt tensioner doesn't have anything to do with the timing belt. It isnt very hard to change. You need to remove the belt, upper timing cover and then the smaller timing cover below that one. The tesioner can be removed then by the three 12mm bolts. Actually, you might not even need to remove the smaller cover, I cant remember right now. ← He didn't specify which tensioner was squealing ← deleted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboGS300 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Neither did you !!! Just a suggestion , Drop the nissan doing the honda , VERY RICE AND TASTELESS !!!!!! ← That's why I mentioned both, smart guy <_< Only if you drop the pic of the ugly girl next to the OVERPRICED car. I find it SEXIST AND TASTELESS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexusChicago Posted February 3, 2005 Author Share Posted February 3, 2005 Neither did you !!! Just a suggestion , Drop the nissan doing the honda , VERY RICE AND TASTELESS !!!!!! ← That's why I mentioned both, smart guy <_< Only if you drop the pic of the ugly girl next to the OVERPRICED car. I find it SEXIST AND TASTELESS ← Lextech23, You are exactly right. I watched my mechanic replace the part yesterday. You also remove the small cover below the other. It took 20 minutes tops. The car is perfect again. Just curious, what is this part for? I'm glad it wasn't expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Neither did you !!! Just a suggestion , Drop the nissan doing the honda , VERY RICE AND TASTELESS !!!!!! ← That's why I mentioned both, smart guy <_< Only if you drop the pic of the ugly girl next to the OVERPRICED car. I find it SEXIST AND TASTELESS ← I did my part !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismO to TRD Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 that is a belt tensioner... it keeps ur belt tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perryyo Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Does the fan need to be removed to change the serpentine belt tensioner pulley? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perryyo Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Talk about a knowledge base and active members got my answer here http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/portal/index.php? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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