Can the tentioner beadjusted to tighten belt?

 

I don't think so, but not positive.

 

Negative; it is an automatic adjuster and if it's not putting out designed tension you need a new one. However, wait to hear from Moderator Tech. If Tech says you can, then, well, you can.

Have you inspected the belt surfaces for glazing? Let us know when you find the cause of the squealing.


JPN

 

Nope, it cannot be adjusted as far as I know

 

They do make two different size belts though and they go on differently. Make sure you try to thread it on the right way for the belt you buy.

 

No the tensioner is made to keep the belt at a certain level of tension. It is not made to tighten up a loose belt.

 

It is a spring loaded tensioner.

 

Good catch on the tip about the different size belts. I had forgotten about that one!

 

It was the timing belt and water pump. The Serpentine belt was fine.

 

You caught it right before a catastrophe would have happened, good job.


JPN

 

The shorter serpentine beltis for vehicles without A/C and the longer serpentine belt fitsvehicleswith A/C.

 

Not quite true. Yes w/o AC would be a shorter belt. But I have seen two different ways to route the belt both having A/C. I don't think the dealer even sells the short belt anymore, but if your car has the original belt the new one does not go on exactly the same as the one you take off.

 

Jim is correct, the serp belt length was revised so that there is more surface contact area for the alternator. The OEM Continental belt is definitely made better, as it has criss-cross patterns on the back of the belt for better grip, as compared to the aftermarket belts.


JPN