[sasilverbullet]

I feel bold enough to tackle the installation of a new timing belt! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



When the belt is removed, how do I tell if the auto-tensioner is shot?

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[Scott Collins]

[quote name='sasilverbullet' post='28809' date='Dec 6 2006, 07:46 PM']I feel bold enough to tackle the installation of a new timing belt! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



When the belt is removed, how do I tell if the auto-tensioner is shot?[/quote]



Is the belt already off? I guess there's "shot" and then there's not functioning properly. I have heard

the term "frozen" to describe a conditionion which I take to mean that the tensioner is not only locked in

place, but can not be moved at all. Since you need to move the tensioner back

to release the tension in order to remove the belt, you will know if it can not

be budged. I hope this helps. (My very limited knowledge comes from doing the job on a 944. I

would do my 968, but I don't yet have the correct flywheel lock. My 944 lock will not fit the 968...)



(Someone please correct me if I am making a mess of this explanation. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> )

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[Darth Vadar]

Sounds about right! BTW, Pelican has the correct Flywheel Lock for the 968 for $94.25 shipped. If you get the Tensioner removed, try compressing it "GENTLY & SLOWLY" in a vise, a couple turns at a time. Use an Allen Wrench of proper size to insert into the retaining hole. DO NOT pull out the Allen Wrench until the Tensioner is correctly reassembled to the motor. It should put tension on the Timing Belt... if not, it's "shot"!!!

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[rustech]

I've done the job, and agree that the descriptions above are accurate. The flywheel lock can be had IIRC at Sunset for about $65 after out-of-state discount.

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