Auto-Belt tensioner broke on Shasta $@#*

(gvanorde) · (gvanorde) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 06-12-2004, 11:26 PM

The nut came off the alternator pulley allowing the belt to slide off and rip. Found a replacement belt at a NAPA auto parts store but it was a little short. Well, I tried to push the tensioner just a little too far and it snapped. Anybody ever replaced one of these? Is it difficult? I have the 01 X Star with the LTR motor.
Any help would be appreciated....!

(dhcomp) · (dhcomp) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 06-13-2004, 9:14 AM

The Tensioner snapped?

(gvanorde) · (gvanorde) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 06-13-2004, 9:53 AM

yes, the tensioner wheel broke off the cover and came off in my hand. I will have to replace the tensioner spring cover at a minimum and possible the entire assembly.

g3revenge 06-13-2004, 10:58 AM

i'm not sure of your exact set up, but i always put the belt on the the idler pulley last. it is usually the only pulley without a lip. ie put the belt around all the pulleys including the tensioner first then slip it over the idler when you get the slack out.

(Message edited by g3revenge on June 13, 2004)