Need help I must replace the tensioner...

[McLin]

Hi,

we have an 3.8L 98 Lumina and must replace the L hose from LIM to tensioner and want to ask is this job done with just remove the tensioner or is there mor to remove? Did I need gaskets from tensioner to water pump? Thx.

[danielsatur]

Don't forget to rent a surpentine belt tool @ the locai Auto parts store.

[McLin]

Why this? I span the belt with a 15 nut and a wrench.

[danielsatur]

It's designed to give more leverage, a belt change usually takes a few min.

[procaddytech]

To answer your question, you just need the coolant elbow and the new tensioner.

[danielsatur]

If it's just the coolant elbow leaking, they canbe bought at the local Auto parts store.

[McLin]

Did you have a part no or a name? I didn't find this hose alone...

[danielsatur]

I think it's in the dorman section @ your local Auto parts store, it's a coolant heater elbow for around $2.00 / 1/2hr fix.

The tensioner still needs tobe removed, and all the broken pieces must be removed from both the intake & tensioner.

[McLin]

Job is done, is very hard work, and I learned first make the hose in the tensioner and then in lim, not reverse...