so I just turn the 16mm bolt in the middle of the pulley counter clock to release the tension? 
Need help replaceing Belt
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2002 E55
Need help replaceing Belt
Hey guy,
My car need a new belt, the old one is crack and splitting. Time to replace a new one.
can someone tell how to replace the belt? where is the automatic belt tensioner? and how do I turn it.
thanks in advance!
My car need a new belt, the old one is crack and splitting. Time to replace a new one.
can someone tell how to replace the belt? where is the automatic belt tensioner? and how do I turn it.
thanks in advance!
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
Counter clockwise
and you may want to inquire about the updated tensioner at autohausaz.com
The old style ones are failing
tensioner location
http://www.performanceproducts4benz.....aspx?bmid=229
#12 right click to zoom in.
new style tensioner about $103 at autohausaz.com
ohlord
The old style ones are failing
tensioner location
http://www.performanceproducts4benz.....aspx?bmid=229
#12 right click to zoom in.
new style tensioner about $103 at autohausaz.com
ohlord
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From: Jacksonville Florida
209/W210 Estate /W211 modded by MBENZNL
16mm Socket and a ratchet for the Main belt
I Use the HD Gates belts they have cross cuts for better grip as the 55s have belt slipage at upper rpm s
I Use the HD Gates belts they have cross cuts for better grip as the 55s have belt slipage at upper rpm s
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
Oh yeah
also remember to look in your manual for the belt path,easy to forget when the belt is off.
http://www.analogstereo.com/pdf/om/m...anual_2002.pdf
in case you don't have the manual.
ohlord
http://www.analogstereo.com/pdf/om/m...anual_2002.pdf
in case you don't have the manual.
ohlord
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
99,00,
and probably your 02 are all different.my 99 has a bolt with an external torx thru the center
this diy has the tensioner nut below
http://www.mercedesforum.com/m_79569..._1/key_/tm.htm
your location is correct
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...8&d=1204388366
I think you have the new style so
http://www.mercedesforum.com/upfiles...F7B99A1FCB.jpg
should be the one to follow,since it has the fins as displayed in the
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...ner%20Assembly
see the nut
and my 99 is not like that.no fins either
ohlord
this diy has the tensioner nut below
http://www.mercedesforum.com/m_79569..._1/key_/tm.htm
your location is correct
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...8&d=1204388366
I think you have the new style so
http://www.mercedesforum.com/upfiles...F7B99A1FCB.jpg
should be the one to follow,since it has the fins as displayed in the
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...ner%20Assembly
see the nut
and my 99 is not like that.no fins either
ohlord
Last edited by ohlord; May 23, 2008 at 12:54 PM.
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The Tensioner has a 16MM Casting off to the side of the tensioner
do NOT use the TORX bolt to loosen the tensioner as the Torx bolt WILL Unscrew..
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