One more TB tensioner question

anbran · Post by **anbran** » 17 Feb 2008, 10:23

Is it normal for the tensioner (mechanical) indicator to move as the engine warms up? This is the thing that you set according to the ambient temp at time of instalation...

My guess is that it is normal.

I installed it when the outside temp was below freezing...as the engine warmed up a bit, I turned it off and had a peek at the tensioner...it had moved towards the right (warmer setting area.)

Post by **pfeener** » 17 Feb 2008, 11:48

Yes it will change as the temperature of the engine block changes. The aluminum engine block will "grow" or expand as it heats up.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 17 Feb 2008, 11:48

Yes, it is suppose to move to the right with an increase in temperature. If it's off, in a garage that is above 60 degrees (at close to room temp. as possible) you can readjust the tensioner to right in the middle with a hex or allen key.