alternator belt tension adjuster hitting water pump pulley / fan pulley

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05-21-2011, 03:00 PM

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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???

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05-23-2011, 11:03 AM

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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.

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05-24-2011, 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.

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11-05-2011, 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?

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