RE: [alfa] Re: V6 Belt Tensioners

["Brian Shorey" <bshorey@xxxxxxxxx>]

> > I've also wondered why we had so many problems here in the states, yet
> > overseas they hum along just fine with the original hydraulic tensioner.

> > The fact is, the hydraulic ones are prone to leaking over here, and they
> don't
> > seem to leak overseas.
>
> They leak over here too, and then you simply replace the
> seals, just like you do with any other oil leak.
>
> I cannot see the advantage of the mechanical device,
> especially given the recommendation made by so many to change
<snip>

Ahhh, so perhaps then the mechanical tensioner is a response to a market
(American) that demanded a fix for a device that leaks on a regular basis?

Given the problems with the mechanical ones, my preference is to simply
reuse and rebuild the hydraulic ones during every service.  But it seems
like you can't get the rebuild kits over here anymore..

bs
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