I went looking around and all I see are videos for replacing the timing chain tensioner. That is great but was surprised that I could not find much about replacing it and what needs to be removed to do so. There are lots of videos on replacing the idler which is an easier job.

Any info on how to proceed before I get started?

Thanks.

 

Looks like watching videos to replace the supercharger pulley are the hot ticket.

 

I just swapped my pulley today using video from Mod Mini on YouTube. He removed the tensioner to do the pulley swap. I was pretty impressed with his video. If you haven't already found what you need, check it out

 

When I replaced my tensioner I made a pin out of a long piece of wire coat hanger. Much easier to get into the hole.

 

Thank you. This is the exact video that I used.

 

I used a bent nail. I wished I'd used something in harder steel, because the sheet metal dug deep into the nail, making it difficult to extract. Maybe next time I'll use a torch and heat treat a bent nail.

 

Just did this. When you install the new tensioner it's easier if it is pre-compressed (the nail already in the 2nd hole). My tensioner tool came with a small bit of steel rod for this purpose but a bright nail would work.

 

I found this helpful. Step by step with photos.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...eplacement.htm

robj