Belt tensioner just went bad

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Jun 22, 2006 | 10:23 PM

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Belt tensioner just went bad

My belt tensioner just want bad and is squealing now. I still have a warrenty but I dont want any of those monkeys at a dealer (No offense 2 the ones who do good work, I work at a dealer also) touching my car considering the last time I went for a window motor, I got my car back with 2 holes in the bottom of the door and 3 drill bit dents on my rocker

. So my question is should I just replace it with a factory one of should I get a aftermarket one?

Jun 22, 2006 | 10:57 PM

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either way, it's a really easy fix. the katech one is in the 130's and is very nice. stock is like 40 bucks. your call.....

Jun 22, 2006 | 11:02 PM

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From: hazelwood,Mo.

It might be the idler pulley. I have an occasional squeak that comes and
goes and I was reading a thread here that said it is usually caused by the
idler pulley p/n 12564401

Jun 22, 2006 | 11:06 PM

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Aftermarket.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/501358-introducing-katech-s-new-design-billet-belt-tensioner-now-pulley-same-price.html

It might also be related to your a/c system, which has its own belt/pullies. Get the car running, get it squealing, kill the car, remove main belt, and see if it stops.

If not, remove a/c belt and see if it stops. You might just try tightening the idler pulley before you do anything. Mine came loose and was SCREAMING.