I thought I saw the tensioner dampener being sold separately from the tensioner assembly, but I can't remember where. Anyone know where I could get one?

 

Not aware it was available separately.

YD

 

Not too long ago someone thought they had a lead on the damper itself, but I don't recall seeing any confirmation of that.

 

I really thought I saw it, but maybe I'm just imagining it

 

Not sure if you can in USA but we can't here as I just got a 2nd hand one - not paying those prices

 

Yea, I don't really want to spend $100+ on a tensioner assembly when the one I already have works fine. I was changing my belt the other day and discovered that the dampener had blown out and only had pressure when it was pushed all the way in.

 

I've looked around a lot and couldn't find one, even going to the supplier's site (granted set-up for mfr.s, not retail). In fact the info is still right here on my desk:
Stabilus
Stab-o-shoc
D-56070
5754PR 112/02 D 02

 

The head and shaft had broken completely on mine so make sure you have a safety device on - I did -by GTT and it saved me a mess for sure !

 

I'm all for saving money, but this might be a circumstance where you want to spring for the whole bracket assembly. There are two wear parts on the assembly, the dampener, and the tensioner pulley bearing. If that pulley bearing goes (which they do from time to time), you'll be doing the job twice, and risk a broken belt. If your belt breaks and you're unlucky, you could end up buying a bunch of parts. As with any wear part, I generally don't recommend buying and installing used ones*.


*There are exceptions, but that's OT.

 

I agree ^^^ but I was desparate so I will be sourcing a better one.

 

Don't forget, there are two idler wheels on the serp belt. One on the tensioner, one on the block. There are just some things I like to do at the appropriate time in my garage and not on the side of the road on a rainy Sunday night. Changing the belt, complete tensioner assembly and the extra idler wheel is probably cheaper than the cost of a typical tow. Let alone having to pay someone to do this when you are stranded away from home. In my opinion this is just one of those 50K mile preventive maintenance things that you just do. Operating cars is not free.

Having an extra belt (your old one) and the tensioner tool and a screwdriver to remove the fender liner all stored in your boot or under your seat gives me a bit of confidence if my belt ever breaks. It may be a pain to change it on the side of the road, but I won't be stranded and at the mercy of someone else.

YD

 

Also, PowerFlex makes a bushing/sleeve kit to replace the rubber bushings on the damper. Those rubber bushings have a tendancy to wear then fall out completely, causing a loud rattle.
I ordered mine through Out Motoring.

Jim