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Old 10-16-2011, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by sixto View Post
Rather than remove the tensioner arm bolt which requires sealant on installation, remove The tensioner pulley (item 14, pop the plastic cap then remove the bolt that takes a 6mm hex bit). That will allow you to pivot the tensioner arm to where you have better access to the damper bottom attachment.

Sixto
87 300D
Hi Sixto.

Thanks for the info, but in my case, there is a small protrusion on the engine-block that prevents the tensioner arm from swinging far enough to clear the pulley.

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