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Old 01-08-2013, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by glenmore View Post
If we're talking about the tensioner on a 1999 S320, then that looks like the newer spring style and not the old rubber bushing style. That tensioner will probably last forever.

And if slackening the belt is anything like on my W202, then it's easy. No more lock bolt, no more adjusting rod, no more fragile rubber bushing.
You guys are lucky, I hope. Maybe one day these cars will get old enough for me to be able to aquire one---for now, I'll stay with a moldy oldie.

Best of luck with your squeal!
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