Tensioner Pulley Braket Bolt Question

[EagleTSIawd]

VFAQ or Chiltons book do not say anything about it and i did not find anything on here, so here is my situation. I followed all the instructions and i just finished adjusting the tension on the timing belt. There is a gap of around .160 (closest size i had of an Allen wrench) between the pulley tensioner arm and the auto tensioner, i tightened the center bolt on the pulley but what about the bolt on the pulley bracket? how tight does that bolt need to be?

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[Auto RS T]

No matter how tight you tighten that bolt, the arm should be able to swing, it's just there to hold the arm on. I'd say 16 ft lbs.

 

[steve]

No matter how tight you tighten that bolt, the arm should be able to swing, it's just there to hold the arm on. I'd say 16-20 ft lbs.

The engine overhaul manual says 16ft lbs. I remember digging all over looking for that spec when I did my belt the first time. IIRC it's not in the regular manual.

It's a good idea to pull the arm off, inspect and lube the pivot when you do the job. When it wears out the belt will walk in the sprockets.

 

[EagleTSIawd]

Its supposed to move even if its tight? Oh, i think mine has a problem because it wont budge if its tighten. I will take it out and inspect it, then tighten it to 16lbs if it checks out good.

Thank you for your help.

 

[tsistock4now]

Hey all I was wondering if anyone knew what is the size of this bolt? I took it off a month ago while doing timing belt change and i cant find the bolt anywhere! i've been searching for the last 3 hours to no luck!!! Would appreciate the help.

 

[bryanwheat]

It is a m8x1.25. You will need the specific flat washer that holds the tensioner arm on as well. I would order the bolt and washer from the dealership.

 

[tsistock4now]

yeah i think that will be my best bet... thanks for the quick reply

Just wondering... aren't these bolts common on these cars? I mean as long as the washer is big enough and lets the arm move, what would be the big difference?