Belt tensioner and pulley
The belt tensioner and pulleys are part of the car's belt drive. The car's auxiliary belt is kept at the correct tension by the belt tensioner. If the belt
tensioner no longer works properly or is not at the correct tension, this can
be harmful to other car parts. Too little belt tension causes the belt to slip.
When the auxiliary belt slips, it can become extremely hot, which means that
it will wear very quickly. Too much tension on the belt also causes a lot of
wear. The parts driven by the belt are now overloaded. The belt tensioner is
therefore an important part of the belt drive that also exerts a lot of influence
on other car parts. We recommend that you regularly check the belt tensioner
and pulleys and replace it if necessary. This way you can prevent damage to
other car parts, such as the water pump and the alternator .
Belt tensioner defective A number of
symptoms can indicate that the car's belt tensioner is defective or no longer
working properly. The most common symptom of a failing belt tensioner is a
slipping or squeaking noise while driving. Especially when the tensioner has
become too loose, the belts can make a squeaking sound.
Another
symptom is belt wear. Failure of the belt tensioner to function properly can
cause the belt to wear faster. This can be noticed by cracks that arise in the
belt. In this case, prevent the belt from breaking by replacing the belt
tensioner and pulleys rollers in time. Breaking the belt will prevent the engine from being properly cooled. Also, the battery is no longer charged and
steering will be a lot more difficult.
In the
event of a failing or defective belt tensioner, it is also possible that the
parts that are driven by the belts no longer work (properly). Think of the
alternator and the water pump. These parts are no longer sufficiently driven
from the belts.
Pulleys defective The pulleys
ensure that surrounding parts such as the water pump are protected against
overload and premature failure. The pulley is a part that is easy to replace.
We recommend that you always replace the pulleys and belt at the same time as
the belt tensioner. This way the belt drive can last for a while and all parts
are well maintained and protected.
Replace belt tensioner and pulleys You can
easily replace the belt tensioner and pulleys yourself. Prior to the job you
will need to remove the body covers that are in the way. It is then useful to
make a drawing of the entire belt drive. This way you can always take a look
back at what the whole should look like. The tensioner is easy to unscrew and
replace. We recommend that you replace the auxaliary belt and the tensioners at
the same time. Our auxiliary belt drive belt kits are also ideal for this, they
contain the auxiliary belt as well as the tensioner and pulleys.
Buy belt tensioner and pulleys Buying a
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and pulleys are available from quality brands such as Gates , Kavo Parts , and Febi . Simply enter your license plate or select your car model on our website
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