SL/R230: Tensioner 137 200 02 70 or pulley only
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04 SL600/07 S65
Tensioner 137 200 02 70 or pulley only
Hello.
I am studying the replacement of pulleys and tensioner.
I do not understand why the pulley on the tensioner can not be bought separately as everyone is listing the tensioner as a single unit.
Can anyone help me finding the part number for the tensioner pulley?
thanks.
I am studying the replacement of pulleys and tensioner.
I do not understand why the pulley on the tensioner can not be bought separately as everyone is listing the tensioner as a single unit.
Can anyone help me finding the part number for the tensioner pulley?
thanks.
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R230 350SL
Pulleys are all over eBay, here’s one example
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273454227505
Im my opinion though they aren’t that much cheaper and not worth the extra time to separate the pulley. The whole tensioner only takes 15 mins to replace.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273454227505
Im my opinion though they aren’t that much cheaper and not worth the extra time to separate the pulley. The whole tensioner only takes 15 mins to replace.
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Tensioner pulleys are pretty universal, you usually just need to match diameter and width. Most are made with a 6203 bearing centered in the pulley, but double check that on yours. If the tensioner has free motion and no excessive rock, you are fine with just replacing the idler.
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I agree.
I am preparing as even the inspection is not easy for this car.
It will be handy once find it need changing.
My problem is I can not find the right pulley as I do not know the size of original.
I am preparing as even the inspection is not easy for this car.
It will be handy once find it need changing.
My problem is I can not find the right pulley as I do not know the size of original.
