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Replacing Tensioner

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Old 03-22-2013, 11:35 PM
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what's the best way to go about replacing my tensioner in my 99 v6 stang?
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Old 03-23-2013, 07:23 AM
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Unbolt it and put the new one on.
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Old 03-24-2013, 12:56 AM
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what tool I need to use to take it out? it like a hexagon shape tool, not a screw driver but something different? help me out I have a 99 3.8l Stang.
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Old 03-24-2013, 01:22 AM
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Im not sure you should do it yourself. Are you a Pakled?
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Old 03-26-2013, 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Daehawk
Im not sure you should do it yourself. Are you a Pakled?
I agree with Daehawk. If you can’t tell what type of fastener it is, then you should probably have someone do it for you. Not to mention, tensioner is reverse-threaded (lefty-tighty, not lefty-loosy).
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Old 04-29-2013, 12:20 AM
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wtf is a pakled?
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