Tensioner pulley dieing! Have some questions...
05-08-2008, 11:52 AM
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RE: Tensioner pulley dieing! Have some questions...
I'm guessing dealer only. The 100mm idler that comes with the whipple looks just like the stock pulleys. It's probably from another ford.
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Ok, but where can I get the pulley???? Is it a dealer-only part, or is there an aftermarket one available that's better than the stock one?
Ok, but where can I get the pulley???? Is it a dealer-only part, or is there an aftermarket one available that's better than the stock one?
05-08-2008, 11:59 AM
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RE: Tensioner pulley dieing! Have some questions...
05-09-2008, 04:11 AM
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RE: Tensioner pulley dieing! Have some questions...
Mine squeaks until warm up and then it is silent. I read by many (inc modaddict) it is normal and may go away in a few thousand miles. To get rid of it you might want to get an 8 rib belt kit and/or a new tensioner (nice billet aluminum piece) PM me for details! J
Others have just made sure it was torqued down right and it went away....mine you cannot get any tighter!
Others have just made sure it was torqued down right and it went away....mine you cannot get any tighter!
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I don't know if you were talking to me or the OP, but mine is a squeaking that goes away as it warms up. I've stuck my head under there SEVERAL times when it was cold and listened. It's definitely coming from the passenger side. Beyond that, I'm guessing it's the tensioner or idler, since the only other supercharged S197 around here locally has also had tensioner issues..
I don't know if you were talking to me or the OP, but mine is a squeaking that goes away as it warms up. I've stuck my head under there SEVERAL times when it was cold and listened. It's definitely coming from the passenger side. Beyond that, I'm guessing it's the tensioner or idler, since the only other supercharged S197 around here locally has also had tensioner issues..
05-09-2008, 06:14 AM
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RE: Tensioner pulley dieing! Have some questions...
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If you are going to get a new tensioner I would get the Thumprr, or Adam's Frankentensioner. Last one you will ever buy.
If you are going to get a new tensioner I would get the Thumprr, or Adam's Frankentensioner. Last one you will ever buy.
05-09-2008, 10:18 AM
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RE: Tensioner pulley dieing! Have some questions...
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I just ordered the Thump_rrr racing tensioner. As always, I'll post a full review after it is installed. (Thanks myGT500 for getting me in touch with thump.)
I just ordered the Thump_rrr racing tensioner. As always, I'll post a full review after it is installed. (Thanks myGT500 for getting me in touch with thump.)
If anyone is looking for the 100mm idler pulley that comes with the whipple kit, it's made by dayco and the part number is 89055.
05-09-2008, 04:43 PM
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RE: Tensioner pulley dieing! Have some questions...
$350 + $20 shipping. Not bad when you consider that it is the ONLY brand that has yet to be broken by anybody. Group buys seem out of the question. It's a popular product.