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Old 02-03-2010, 10:35 AM
mak mak is offline
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i have been through the routine recently . Seems The tensioner is a very weak point in the 103 engine. They go bad on their own, not due to lack of maintainance. simply replace it and all will be normal ,with my unit a slipping /jerky belt caused the alternator to break the carbon bushes too. replaced the cut out. Normal charging now , no squeals.the telltale sign of a bad tensioner.
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