antmashed
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Registered: 2nd Aug 06
Location: Hertford
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this cam pulley/tensioner is obviously busted and i need a new one
what could have caused it?
is it just a case of replacing it?
anything else involved? 
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Terry12
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Registered: 24th Sep 07
Location: Manchester
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Has that happened whilst the engine was running? If so you'll probably have bent valves.
Looks like it's just an old tensioner that has failed, Maybe belt was a little too tight?
If engine wasn't running fit a new belt kit and it should be fine, If it was running when it happened i'd stick belt on and turn over by hand if there's inteference then the head needs to come off.
[Edited on 24-02-2009 by Terry12]
[Edited on 24-02-2009 by Terry12]
[Edited on 24-02-2009 by Terry12]
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3i_gaz
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Registered: 29th Nov 07
Location: Liverpool
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the bearings inside the plastic housing collapse over time matey.
iof that hasnt done any engine damage your VERY lucky, dont run the car again fella until new belt and tensioner kit are fitted!
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Warren G
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Registered: 14th May 06
Location: Kent
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tensioner bearing are fucked
prob bent valves, if it cut out
thats not your car though
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--ToM--
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Registered: 23rd Nov 07
Location: Wirral
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happend either to wear and tear like already said or just the cambelt being over tightened i had it happen on my xe and it bent valves as the belt slipped off
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PaulW
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Registered: 26th Jan 03
Location: Atherton, Greater Manchester
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Thats what happens when people have there cambelt replaced on the cheap and don't bother with the tensioners...
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