Question on spring loaded tensioners

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Nov 19, 2008 | 10:22 PM

Jimmy P

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Question on spring loaded tensioners

I have a SDCE tensioner setup on my car, and I believe I am the third owner of it. It has been in my car for a few years... Is there a way that I can test the tensioner to see if it is properly working? It does give tension, but I am not sure if its enough. Do spring loaded tensioners progressivly give out less and less tension with time? Or will they either work, or not work? Thanks

Nov 20, 2008 | 09:24 AM

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How old is the belt? Did you get the little tool from sdce to adjust the tension? I have noticed my sdce tensioner needs to have a little adjustment as the belt gets older. All of the experience I have with spring tensioners has been they work or the spring gets seized and you cant even move it at all.

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