My tensioner is rattling like a newly wed groom's knees.
I ordered a new tensioner from Classic Mini and it came to about $107 plus shipping.
So now, having looked at the Bentley Book it shows 4 bolts and a rather straight-forward install.
Could it be that easy?
I have the BMW tool for releasing the tension and removing the belt. I've replaced the belt before - so if it's just an issue of going a little further and reaching up to remove the four bolts and bolting in the new one then that sounds really good.

Have any tips? I'd appreciate them.

Paul

 

remove the passenger side mount and take the bolt out of the bottom mount


you'll be able to jack the motor up a little and get at it easier


-lookup a s/c pulley installation and just follow the steps up to the point of the tensioner removal

 

Yeah...look up the How-Tos.

www.webbmotorsports.com

I think they are under the forums...Randy's How Tos walk you right through it.

 

you could just pull the top mount and the inner fender cover .

 

pberry, check this thread...
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=109875
if you have any other questions feel free to shoot me a PM.

 

Thank you to all.
I figured that the parts of the How-to from Randy that deals with taking the engine mounts apart and jacking up the engine probably don't apply to this procedure of mine.
Going for it tommorrow.

 

Partsman - I read that you had quite the time removing the old one.
I'm guessing that the qallen wrench mentioned was used to lock the tensioner open at the top of the spring?

I'm planning on removing the upper engine mount brace and attempting to get this done w/o jacking up the engine.

Then there is also Murphey's alw, and it is in usual full force in my garage.

Paul