Picked up a new Tensioner

[07 Boss]

Had a Thump Racing belt tensioner on there for quite a few miles. Started making noise no matter what pulley I put on there so I think it was internal with the spring/swing mechanism. Anyways I just threw a stocker on there for a while and actually went through two as the pulleys are now plastic. Anyhow went and picked up a new Steeda tensioner with billet pulley from CJ Pony because their warehouse is right here in town.




Just an FYI you need a short extension to articulate the arm as the actual arm is thicker and the little slot to stick your 1/2" drive is inset. I didn't have a short enough extension so I ended up putting the old one back on till this afternoon. Silly me. Should have checked but it's not like I never swapped the tensioner out.

 

[richie9mt]

Interesting. What is your final verdict? Did the Steeda billet tensioner cure the problem???

 

[07 Boss]

Interesting. What is your final verdict? Did the Steeda billet tensioner cure the problem???

Nope. Grrrrrrrrr. Anyways I'm just gonna swap out idler pulleys one at a time until the noise goes away. Funny thing is it squeals at a different time now. Under light acceleration (10% throttle) and only a bit while coasting. If I get on it the slightest bit it goes away. I can't replicate it at idle and even with the rear wheels off the ground I tried to simulate the scenario to get it to squeal but I can never get it to make a peep. It needs a slight load on the engine before she starts making noise.

 

[skwerl]

On that Steeda unit, I have a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter that would work perfect (instead of an extension). I've never used it and never will, it was one of those extra pieces in a kit. If you want it it's yours.

 

[07 Boss]

On that Steeda unit, I have a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter that would work perfect (instead of an extension). I've never used it and never will, it was one of those extra pieces in a kit. If you want it it's yours.

Thanks, just went out and got a 3" 1/2" extension. Didn't even think about using the 3/8 to 1/2 adaptor. prolly fits perfect. The tensioner is in already but the noise moved in the power band and is driving me crazy.

 

[Tman]

Try removing the belt and wiping down all the pulleys. Then put on a new belt. If that doesn’t do it try the Roush tensioner it’s pretty strong.


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[Midlife Crises]

I have an assortment of Steeda and silver horse racing pulleys and found I can replace the bearings rather than the entire pulley. After having a Roush tensioner break I installed the dob frankentensioner. It seams to work fine.

 

[07 Boss]

I have an assortment of Steeda and silver horse racing pulleys and found I can replace the bearings rather than the entire pulley. After having a Roush tensioner break I installed the dob frankentensioner. It seams to work fine.

I have a set of billet pulleys. I have some on the car and some aren't. I will check and see if they can be rebuilt. Last time I went to order some they said they were out and not knowing when they were going to get a chance to do another run.

 

[DieHarder]

I have an assortment of Steeda and silver horse racing pulleys and found I can replace the bearings rather than the entire pulley. After having a Roush tensioner break I installed the dob frankentensioner. It seams to work fine.

Second the DOB tensioner. Works great.

 

[Midlife Crises]

I will check and see if they can be rebuilt.

I can see the snap ring holding the bearing in the tensioner pulley in your picture. Likely the other pulleys have something similar on the back side. The bearing will have a number printed on the outside race and sometimes on the seal.

 

[07 Boss]

I can see the snap ring holding the bearing in the tensioner pulley in your picture. Likely the other pulleys have something similar on the back side. The bearing will have a number printed on the outside race and sometimes on the seal.

I'm hoping it's one of those as opposed to the AC or PS pump. I have another alternator and the stock pump siting around somewhere.

 

[Midlife Crises]

I’ve read the electric water pumps can be repaired but I have not done that. I have one to install along with an overdrive damper.

 

[07 Boss]

I’ve read the electric water pumps can be repaired but I have not done that. I have one to install along with an overdrive damper.

I actually have another electric water pump with a seized pulley. Been keeping it around to tear into when I have time.