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I bought a new tensioner, started the job and realized....wow, there's not alot of room in there. The bottom mounting bolt on the tensioner is nearly impossible to get to....and this was after I moved the alternator out of the way....
Is this a quick DIY job for most? Am I missing something? I'm fairly mechanically inclined....I have no problem rebuilding a dirtbike motor....but I quickly lose my patience when crawling underneath my T.....I didn't see alot of DIY on this topic after doing some searching...
I've been chasing a buzzing noise when under a load at 1500-1700 rpm's and decided I would try to replace the tensioner and see what happens. It almost sounds like a loose heat shield, but not so, as far as I can tell. It also slightly squeaks like a worn belt would do when cold, then goes away after a few minutes. It's worse when it's humid outside....or just rained. And, this is after adding a new belt. Not sure if these two noises are related.
Any input?
Is this a quick DIY job for most? Am I missing something? I'm fairly mechanically inclined....I have no problem rebuilding a dirtbike motor....but I quickly lose my patience when crawling underneath my T.....I didn't see alot of DIY on this topic after doing some searching...
I've been chasing a buzzing noise when under a load at 1500-1700 rpm's and decided I would try to replace the tensioner and see what happens. It almost sounds like a loose heat shield, but not so, as far as I can tell. It also slightly squeaks like a worn belt would do when cold, then goes away after a few minutes. It's worse when it's humid outside....or just rained. And, this is after adding a new belt. Not sure if these two noises are related.
Any input?