M112 idler pulley + belt replacement (uncertain about tensioner replacement)
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2002 Acura TL-S and 2005 E320 4MATIC
M112 idler pulley + belt replacement (uncertain about tensioner replacement)
hi,
so even though i'm willing to stomach the gouge on the OEM belt, and the pulley is reasonably priced, the tensioner is EXTREMELY expensive.
in fact, both shops i called to look up the cost of an OEM equivalent (LITENS) could not get litens and their OE-equivalent was still over 150 USD.
i was shocked.
as such i am wondering if the tensioner in the M112 is expensive because it is durable and not expected to be replaced with the belt and the pulley.
has anyone else just replaced the pulley and belt?
i am not looking to cut corners but wow the OEM price is EXORBITANT and i hate waiting to get stuff (seems like getting a litens tensioner in canada quickly will not happen, and i will have to wait a week or two if i was to order it tomorrow)
so even though i'm willing to stomach the gouge on the OEM belt, and the pulley is reasonably priced, the tensioner is EXTREMELY expensive.
in fact, both shops i called to look up the cost of an OEM equivalent (LITENS) could not get litens and their OE-equivalent was still over 150 USD.
i was shocked.
as such i am wondering if the tensioner in the M112 is expensive because it is durable and not expected to be replaced with the belt and the pulley.
has anyone else just replaced the pulley and belt?
i am not looking to cut corners but wow the OEM price is EXORBITANT and i hate waiting to get stuff (seems like getting a litens tensioner in canada quickly will not happen, and i will have to wait a week or two if i was to order it tomorrow)
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From: edmonton
2002 Acura TL-S and 2005 E320 4MATIC
hello
i was going to say "i found a decent deal at my local german oem retailer who gave me a tensioner for 165 CAD (INA, which is apparently also OEM like litens), so screw you bag of dicks" due to the lack of responses.
but since people DO care, i would like to say
"thank you for you responses. i changed all three and i'm happy that annoying rattle is gone"
fin!
i was going to say "i found a decent deal at my local german oem retailer who gave me a tensioner for 165 CAD (INA, which is apparently also OEM like litens), so screw you bag of dicks" due to the lack of responses.
but since people DO care, i would like to say
"thank you for you responses. i changed all three and i'm happy that annoying rattle is gone"
fin!
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2000 C230 - 2001 E430 - 2003 E320 -
Major holiday in the US (many members reside in) with many areas under severe weather and snow and a day turn-around on a post for a car 13-16 yrs old would have been enough for you to feel that negative about a fan based forum whom just enjoy working on these older cars for mostly ourselves and the enjoyment of helping others?
Another source (reference for any that later look at this thread since you already picked up a replacement) is https://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/188...APA1122000970/. At the time of this post $56.90 US. I recently picked this up but have not installed it yet. Remember, always check the EPC to make sure you have the correct part number for your VIN.
Always check and use the correct torque settings - don't be that person that breaks off the bolt...
Another source (reference for any that later look at this thread since you already picked up a replacement) is https://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/188...APA1122000970/. At the time of this post $56.90 US. I recently picked this up but have not installed it yet. Remember, always check the EPC to make sure you have the correct part number for your VIN.
Always check and use the correct torque settings - don't be that person that breaks off the bolt...
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From: edmonton
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blame the dicksuckers from ontario who revere Romney Road in Toronto and bow/heel to his every whim because he owns the "Canadian Whitehouse"
it is purely your country's fault for accepting Cornwallis' surrender and accepting his shift of a physical battlefield to a mental one.
your dollar may be higher than ours but if you think that is the measure of a country, you are mistaken, unfortunately (notice how almost HALF comes from the country whose currency you are insulting?).
165 for an INA tensioner (locally) is not bad. spending approximately 2/3 of that (after duties, taxes and shipping) and waiting two weeks is not ideal.
time to look for a new battery. any recommendations?
it is purely your country's fault for accepting Cornwallis' surrender and accepting his shift of a physical battlefield to a mental one.
your dollar may be higher than ours but if you think that is the measure of a country, you are mistaken, unfortunately (notice how almost HALF comes from the country whose currency you are insulting?).
165 for an INA tensioner (locally) is not bad. spending approximately 2/3 of that (after duties, taxes and shipping) and waiting two weeks is not ideal.
time to look for a new battery. any recommendations?
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