problems replacing timing belt tensioner

[sciroccos@attbi.com (Chris Z.)]

Can't get much cheaper than this.  2 nails and a screwdriver.....

Chris Z.




----- Original Message -----
From: "L F" <rocco16v@netzero.net>
Robbie-
  You can make a tool to hold the two-holer. (I made one out of a piece of
1/4 X 1" aluminum strap and two machine screws) Or buy one.
But I'm sure someone here (Cheap?) has a down-and-dirty way of doing it.

Larry
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Robbie Cotner
  To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
  Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2003 2:35 PM
  Subject: problems replacing timing belt tensioner


  Hey all,

  I just got the tensioner off my '83 8v, only to find that it does not
match the new one I have waiting.  The old one has a big nut on it so you
can tighten it, the new one just has two little holes where the nut should
be. Do you need a special tool to tension the new ones or something!?
Looking at pics from adirondack and gprparts.com the all have the two hole
design.  What do I do?  Please help I need to get back on the road!  Thanks
in advance-

  Rob