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autodoc (guest) 05-20-2016 05:52 AM

why would the tensioner go anywhere? Even if both the damper and the stop failed, wouldn't the belt have to be broken or fallen off for the stop to even be reached?

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Nick at Pelican Parts 05-20-2016 05:52 AM

I think if the strut fails, this piece prevents the tensioner from hitting the crank pulley, causing more damage.

- Nick


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