Originally posted by HITMANinMI:
I wouldnt replace the tensior unless it was broken, why bother to fix it if it isnt broke. I dont really see that as maitnance item, as they last a long time.




I replaced my tensioner because the belt was it so loose I could push down on the belt and take it off by hand. The tensioner wasn't broke, just weak. NAPA parts store sold a tensioner pulley and a tensioner pulley assembly. The pulley was just that, the assembly included the pulley AND the tensioner springy. Took me about 2 hours to replace the belt, idler pulley, and the tensioner pulley.

Doug '96 Contour ZETEC T-Red/ATX