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94 V6 Lebaron - Timing Belt
"MoPar Man" > wrote in message ... > clamz wrote: > >> > Was that an external belt-tensioner? >> > >> > Or was that the timing-belt tensioner (which you can't see >> > unless you take the timing cover off) ? >> >> My ignorance - I was referring to the serpentine, air conditioner >> and alternator belts vs. the timing belt. I'm guessing that was >> an external tensioner for those belts. > > When dealing with the timing belt tensioner, you're going to come across > these terms: > > - tensioner > - pulley > - hydraulic tensioner > - Timing Belt Hydraulic tensioner > - damper > - timing component kit / roller kit > > Some of these terms are just different names for the same thing (ie > damper might just be another name for tensioner). > > The tensioner might be 2 or 3 different parts (arm, hydraulic part, > pulley) and when you start having some parts guy looking it up, you're > going to find that the original part number is superceded to another > number, which is superceded to another number, etc. > > Even with my car (6 years newer than yours) I had that issue about > needing a new idler arm to go with a matching pulley or some such > nonsense because the original pulley was no longer available. > > If you go with non-MoPar parts, I think most timing belts come in the > form of a kit (belt + pulley / tensioner) as well as belt alone. > > When it comes to the water pump, again you're going to find that the > original P/N is superceded to a newer P/N etc etc and then discontinued, > so the ultimate replacement is aftermarket brand. > > Also, you should have the front-main seal replaced because it's right > there and easy to do. It should be cheap ($12) and cost practically no > additional labor cost. Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated. |
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