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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Capitol Forest WA
Posts: 198
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Hi Barry
I replaced all 3 on my 99 C4 at 143404 miles when I did a belt replacement (1st @ 78K because no records) and found some noise and play in the upper idler. I didn't see anything on tensioner issues when I researched it then.
The new ones from Pelican are plastic and at 164000+ they seem to be OK. These seem to be lighter but I would prefer metal. Especially considering what they cost.
You might want to check your Alternator clutch if it has one. Mine does and its hanging in there.
Wayne's book only has 2 pages on idler replacement, but it does have the torque values. And Gotcha's.
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'99 Guard's Red C4 ; 2005 Cayenne Turbo, 09 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
gone:
W8 SW
couple of Z-3 M's, couple of Lotus, Couple of MG's, Couple of Triumph's
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