whats a cam belt tensioner

[rockport]

Sorry for the dumb question, but can anyone advise me what this is?and what it looks like? ive been advised to have it replaced when i have my williams engine fitted. However im alittle confused..



thanks guys

 

[RobFenn]

Well it does what it says on the tin son! The reason for change is maybe the willy engine is considered unsafe, in terms of if the tensioner goes the valves will hit the pistons..and you know the rest. Erm..my golf one cost just over £100 to be replaced and fitted..theyre only like £30 though.. FInd your own picture you lazy git!

-Rob

 

[cliokongen]

Heres a pic for u!!!

Michael

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/file.php?image=1063309852__Takthjul.jpg

 

[rockport]

hey cheers cliokongen, i just looked one up in the haynes manual - but thanks for the effort anyway m8!

Do you have any ideas to how much this part is new? im was told 80 fitted, however it only looks like a silly part not sure where the 80quid part comes into it.



thanks again.

 

[steve a]

I got a cam belt, tensioner and idler in a kit from renault for £50. I think they retail at about £83 which still insnt bad.

 

[Matbrown]

Retail for the Cambelt and tensioner pulleys is £95.90, i have a set here.
Part number is 7701 469 775.



Mat.

 

[Alex M]

Get them from bbperformancetuning as they are cheaper from them than from reno, same parts though, genuine