the tensioner is supposed to spin freely right?

[md325i]

I was pulling out the timing belt today and since the Continental belt kit comes with a tensioner, I figured I'd replace it. While reading the Bentley, it said that the tensioner should spin freely. The old tensioner on my e30 spins freely, i.e. if I apply a small force, the tensioner spins for a couple seconds.

My new tensioner does not spin freely. Is this an issue? Should I just keep the old tensioner on, since nothing seems wrong? Or replace it because new>old and hope the new tensioner eventually loosens up? Or contact the seller and request a replacement?

Thanks.

[KennyT]

It should be smooth, but not spin freely. Tensioners are grease packed so they need to heat up and break in. Do not reuse the old one.

[md325i]

I think I should have just said, the new tensioner does not spin at all. I'll try to spin it, but it won't spin at all. It could be because it's been sitting in the cold for a while and so the grease is being stubborn.

Heat it up at room temp to see if it spins? or is that a no-no.

[blunttech]

it should be stiff. not frozen solid. If it wont turn at all Ill send you a replacement monday

[md325i]

Thanks, blunt. :up: Time to go back to my e30.

[bmws50b30]

it should be stiff. not frozen solid. If it wont turn at all Ill send you a replacement monday

shit! i need to check mine. you might have sent me a defective part :D

[Rigmaster]

it should be stiff.

Not the first time you've told a guy that I'll bet

[caffeinatedsoap]

Not the first time you've told a guy that I'll bet

This is counter productive.

Also just replace it.

[blunttech]

shit! i need to check mine. you might have sent me a defective part :D

you are the defective part in this equation

[Massive Lee]

This is counter productive.

Blunt has never been stiff with you?

[Pinepig]

Blunt has never been stiff with you?

When you're as old as Blunt and want to sin, just flip em upside down and drop it in.:eeek:

[blunttech]

When you're as old as Blunt and want to sin, just flip em upside down and drop it in.:eeek:

Charlie is reciting the theme song i wrote for teabag storytime when i visit him

[txtorquemade]

Boys, boys...........

[imdashiz]

lmao this thread turned out better than i thought

[FredK]

nah, it was just old ppl playing tit-for-tat