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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: Turbofan on July 06, 2012, 11:12:40 am

Title: Is there supposed to be a washer in between tge tensioner nut and the tensioner?
Post by: Turbofan on July 06, 2012, 11:12:40 am

I took this thing apart a couple weeks ago, and some of my hardware was moved. I don't remember pulling a washer off with the nut when I took the t-belt tensioner off, but it doesn't feel right putting it together without a flat washer or lock washer. Thanks.

Title: Re: Is there supposed to be a washer in between tge tensioner nut and the tensioner?
Post by: Syncroincity on July 06, 2012, 05:13:26 pm

There was definitely a washer under mine. Nothing special, just a flat washer.

Title: Re: Is there supposed to be a washer in between tge tensioner nut and the tensioner?
Post by: ORCoaster on July 06, 2012, 08:16:07 pm

Just took mine off today and yepper, flat washer between the nut and the tensioner. 

Title: Re: Is there supposed to be a washer in between tge tensioner nut and the tensioner?
Post by: srgtlord on July 07, 2012, 04:29:29 am

I neglected to put a flat washer behind my tensioner.... uh oh.

Title: Re: Is there supposed to be a washer in between tge tensioner nut and the tensioner?
Post by: Turbofan on July 07, 2012, 10:13:43 am

Thanks all. Now I'll have some piece of mind. Funny thing is that the exploded picture in my Bently doesn't show one. Then again, it's a pretty poor black and white picture anyway, so even if it was there it may not be visible.

Title: Re: Is there supposed to be a washer in between tge tensioner nut and the tensioner?
Post by: ORCoaster on July 07, 2012, 08:09:03 pm

srgtlord the flat washer goes between the nut and the tensioner.  The tensioner goes flat up to the block.  I think you're OK on what you have going.

Title: Re: Is there supposed to be a washer in between tge tensioner nut and the tensioner?
Post by: Big Daddy Roth on July 08, 2012, 09:22:57 pm

It not a flat washer. Supposed to be a 'thrust washer'. Looks a little wavy.