Resolved 1G Timing Belt Tensioner question

[68442]

I read how to slowly compress, and they should come out slowly. Both that I have cannot be pushed in using all my weight but come out immediately when the vise is released. Junk?

 

[19Eclipse90]

Either action, compressing or releasing the tensioner, are supposed to be done in a slow and controlled fashion. That is, any force applied to the rod is meant to be relieved slowly, not just sprung loose to where the tensioner can immediately extend.

Are these used tensioners?

 

[68442]

Yes used, was trying to determine if they are bad or not, a topic about this comes up when you search.

A Wiseman said that a good tensioner will extend slowly with pressure released from being compressed. I kinda doubted that. My assumption is if they are strong enough that you have to use a vise to compress and aren't leaking they are probably good.

Since I'm sick of working on them I'll be buying a new one anyway .

 

[steve]

This is one of those parts you replace regardless because the cost of it failing is far higher than the cost of the part.