Serpentine Tensioner

[I8ACHEVY]

Hey all,

Been reading the posts on replacing the serp belt tensioner. I'm a little confused. Do you need to replace the entire part, or is there just a bearing or something inside of it that gets replaced?

I remember doing this on my dad's '87 Bronco years ago, and it was the entire part we swapped out.
More over, should I stick with the Motorcraft part? Anyone recommend another part manufacturer?
I think I will pick up a serp belt tool while I'm at it...had borrowed one a couple of years ago from my cousin when I lived near him, and he works at Ford. Made things alot easier!

Thanks,
Aris

 

[matt97]

The entire assembly needs to be replaced,one from napa or autozone should be fine.

 

[96limitedX]

yeah the whole thing. it was onlt $30 from my ford dealer.real easy to replace.

 

[I8ACHEVY]

I went ahead and did this today. Quick question...
is there supposed to be any play in that serp tensioner at all? I replaced the part and belt, and it's still got a little bit of play (moves side to side a little bit)

Thanks

 

[I8ACHEVY]

anybody?

 

[RiverRat]

My new 5.0 tensionser has some side to side movement. I think it's ok.

 

[Rodeo Joe]

I replaced the part and belt, and it's still got a little bit of play (moves side to side a little bit)

Mine does the same thing, I'd say it's normal!

Joe

 

[I8ACHEVY]

Thanks!