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mddak
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12/10/2008
15:45:13

Subject: tensioner idler pully
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my 99 3.9 v6 is squelling again. I replaced the pulley about 40k miles ago and the question is,

Is the bolt a regular left hand or is it a right hand thread.

Do I turn to the right or left to loosen.

thanks for the info



mddak
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12/15/2008
17:19:16

RE: tensioner idler pully
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did it -- also did tensioner assy as it was froze up - regular bolt --- lefty loosey



Justin
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1/02/2009
19:25:09

RE: tensioner idler pully
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I had a problem with the belt squealing in cold weather, and even after replacing the belt, (it was cracked enough to replace) it wouldn't go away. The pulleys were fine. It was the tensioner not pulling all the way. I took the belt off and sprayed lubricant into the tensioner assembly, and worked it with a wrench through the full range of motion several times. Works like a charm now.

1995 Dakota 3.9



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1/02/2009
21:16:41

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put regular caulk on the threads so its easy for you to get off nexttime



mddak
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1/14/2009
23:23:49

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justin - replace your tension assy $30 when it gets warm
sprayed mine and it helped for a year or so



tlee
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1/19/2009
00:44:55

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mdmak,
I have a rattle noise and am not sure if it is the water pump or the tensioner idler pulley? I pulled the belt off and spun each with the pulley seemiing to be one. Problem is I swear the noise is coming from the water pump. Thought you might have an opinion...



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