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tensioner tool?

I agree
 
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joshhignight@techography.net wrote:
I bought the tool after the first time I did a timing belt on a VW. Much easier than all the alternative methods. Now I have no problems with removing my belt and having to re-tension it. 

Worth while $10 IMO. 

Joshua



Original Message -----------------------

--- Drew Teague wrote:
>...I noticed the tensioner tool, and was wondering if this is a 
> necessary thing to have when doing timing belt/tensioner. I don't 
> specifically remember seeing it in the Bentley, but I'm at work now and 
> can't check.

I haven't used a special tool, unless you call a nail a 'tool.' I put it in one of the holes, put
the wrench on the nut and let it push the nail (rotating the tensioner - tightening the belt as it
as it tightens the nut), until the belt is at the specified tension. I then remove the nail and
nip down the nut. Takes a little diddling to get the nut and wrench in the proper position so you
reach belt tightness and nut tightness simultaneously; that takes all of 30 seconds. 

Another Cheapass® idea.

Ron


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