How do you replace Belt tensioner on 2007 Ford Taurus SE 6cyl 3.0l OHV ?
Not even sure if this is what the problem was. I washed the car and for the last 3 days the belt has been sqeaking. it got louder and louder, then started to sound more metallic. I thought to tighten the belt, and noticed the tension adjustment hole(whatever) was stripped out a bit. I don’t know what my next step is, and I cannot find any do it yourself information out there. PLEASE help.
Tagged with: tension adjustment
Filed under: Ford Taurus 2000-2007
tensioner gone in 2 years sounds like you have a dealer issue but none the less rub some soap any kind on the belt that should quiet it enough to actually hear any metal niose. on the other hand the only other things it can be is the pullys on everything else the serpentine belt rides on
the ball bearings are probably worn down. too much tension can put extra stress on the ball bearings wearing it down quicker. many tensioners have marks on the housing to properly adjust the belt to.
somebody put too much tension on the belt. also check the belt for worn grooves and (or) dirt and debris.