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Old 07-22-2008, 06:48 PM
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Question Belt tensioner

My repair shop wants to replace my "old style" belt tensioner with the "new style" (automatic?) for around $600. The old one currently works fine. I have a 1999 E320 Wagon with 4-matic, 87K miles.

Should I do it?

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Old 07-22-2008, 07:57 PM
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The new tensioner is an updated part and is better. Typically we only install the updated tensioner when there is a problem in the belt drive. If there's no reason to have the belt off, I'd leave it alone until such time arises.
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Old 07-23-2008, 05:32 AM
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Technology issues aside, why would you want to spend $600 to replace a part that isn't broken? Belt tensioners are easy enough to replace, so run the one you have until it actually *needs* to be replaced.

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