alternator belt tension adjuster hitting water pump pulley / fan pulley

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May 21, 2011 | 03:00 PM

guest01

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alternator belt tension adjuster hitting water pump pulley / fan pulley

I've never had this happen. I checked the the pulley was on flush. could it just need new bushings???

May 23, 2011 | 11:03 AM

bubba240

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Yes the bushings - the two under the alternator but also the one on the engine that the tensioner arm attaches to.

May 24, 2011 | 08:11 AM

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I replaced all 3 bushings and it didn't help, I had to wedge something between the pulley and the bracket while tightning the bottom (long) bolt.

This is so odd to me, now other car (that I know of) has this issue.

Nov 5, 2011 | 10:11 PM

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One more.

I have got an 86 240 GL. The tensioner arm looks like it might have a slight bend in it. It also seems to be somewhat loose on the bushing. Any idea where to get new or replacement tensioning blocks and bolts?