Thread: How do you R&R tensioner spring and pulley?
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Old 05-12-2008, 10:43 PM
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Hey folks - me again!

I'm getting ready to put things back together, and I'm wondering about three things right now:
1. Do I need to use some sort of sealant on the tensioner arm bolt? If so, would high temp RTV silicone gasket maker (the red stuff) work? I happen to have some handy.
2. What is the torque on that bolt? Someone said 70Nm/53fp - is that correct?
3. Someone also mentioned a washer that is supposed to be between the arm and the engine. My old tensioner did not have one, but it never threw a belt. Is it possible that it's now just built into the arm? Or is there definitely a separate washer I need to buy?

Thanks!
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