belt tensioner 1999 Voyager 3.3

Discussion in 'Voyager' started by Robert Reynolds, Feb 17, 2007.

  1. I want to remove the belt on my 1999 voyager 3.3, but I don't want to
    break anything.

    I put a wrench on it and turned it as if tightening the bolt. The
    pulley did not move, but the bolt turned a little bit.

    If the pulley does not move, is this an indication that it is defective?
    If I have to replace the tensioner, I need to remove this bolt to get
    to the one that attaches the spring mechanism, right?
     
    Robert Reynolds, Feb 17, 2007
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  2. Robert Reynolds

    maxpower Guest

    assuming you have the wrench on the pulley bolt and not the tensioner
    mounting bolt......I would say if the tensioner does not move it has seized
    up and needs replacing now. If you have to replace it yes, you will have to
    remove a bolt, this would be the opposite bolt that you are using to release
    the tension with. If this tensioner has never been replaced yet I would
    recommend doing it now.

    Glenn Beasley
    Chrysler Tech
     
    maxpower, Feb 18, 2007
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  3. I can't see the tensioner mounting bolt because the pulley apparently is
    covering it. The bolt I'm dealing with now is the one in the middle
    of the pulley. I think I'll just take the pulley bolt out and see
    what's under the pulley.

    I'm pretty sure I replaced one of these a few years ago, but it was
    different. It had a square hole that you could put a socket wrench into
    to release tension.
     
    Robert Reynolds, Feb 18, 2007
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  4. Robert Reynolds

    jdoe Guest

    It's obvious you have no idea what you are actually looking at. I suggest
    you take the vehicle to your dealer or trusted mechanic who will use quality
    NOT Dayco or other type junk parts on it.
     
    jdoe, Feb 18, 2007
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  5. Robert Reynolds

    philthy Guest

    no
    the tensoner is held on by a 15mm nut behind the assembly it's bolted to
    and has to be reached from under vehicle for the quickist job
     
    philthy, Feb 18, 2007
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  6. Thanks, I appreciate the tip. Now that the weather has warmed up a bit
    it's time to get outside and get some work done.
     
    Robert Reynolds, Feb 18, 2007
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  7. You assume a lot. If I had no idea what I was looking at I would not be
    fixing my own vehicles.

    For the benefit of the many folks who read this group and are subjected
    to frequent outbursts such as the above, I'll tell you why I'm asking
    "stupid questions".

    Obviously I was not there when this vehicle was designed, nor when it
    was built, and I'm sure you don't know everything either. Belt
    tensioners are extremely simple, but you have to start somewhere. I
    could get my information from a service manual, or by simply tearing
    into the engine to see what's there, or by chatting with the fine folks
    who frequent this group. My usual method is #2, and it works about 90%
    of the time, but since there was still sloppy snow on my driveway
    yesterday I chose #3 first, partly just to kill time until today.

    I was just remembering my days as an aircraft mechanic. It's a federal
    law that an aircraft mechanic has to have a service manual open and
    available while working on a plane, but when I worked in that field we
    used to get most of our information by helping each other. I don't see
    anything wrong with that.

    Next time you want to know something and you look in your service manual
    or, God forbid, ask somebody, remind yourself that you obviously "have
    no idea what you are looking at" and that you should seek the help of a
    competent professional.
     
    Robert Reynolds, Feb 18, 2007
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  8. Robert Reynolds

    bllsht Guest

    God help us.
     
    bllsht, Feb 19, 2007
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  9. So why the hell are you here? Just another one of those "you don't know
    what you're doing, you're going to hurt yourself" drones? You people
    are ridiculous.
     
    Robert Reynolds, Feb 19, 2007
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  10. Robert Reynolds

    jdoe Guest

    FYI I ddin't say you asked a stupid question. I was ONLY trying to help
    youout as if you have not seen this it's quite hard to tell someone on a
    forum. I gave you good advice the best I could given your post! So if
    youthink otherwise you could just blow it out your ears!
     
    jdoe, Feb 19, 2007
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  11. Robert Reynolds

    philthy Guest

    i have a new mopar one i can sell you for 25 dollars
     
    philthy, Feb 19, 2007
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  12. I'm interested. I sent you an email, but I don't know if you're using a
    real address here. Email me and we'll work out arrangements.
     
    Robert Reynolds, Feb 20, 2007
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  13. Robert Reynolds

    philthy Guest

     
    philthy, Feb 21, 2007
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  14. Robert Reynolds

    Deke Guest

    Arguing with someone on the internet is like participating in the Special
    Olympics. After its all over and done with, youre still retarded.
     
    Deke, Feb 22, 2007
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