How many have had problems with the reproduction rubber tensioners? I recently bought one from a reputable parts supplier and installed it in my engine. I drove the car for a couple hundred miles before deciding it needed a complete rebuild. When I took it apart I was shocked to see how swollen the "new" tensioner was. I have no oil additives and clean oil. I had a similar experience with the last rubber tensioner too. Both were soft rubber when they came out and were swollen to a scary size.
I've searched the forum and it seems a few other people suspect these are bad reproductions. Some even say to use the original. I'm a little scared to use the reproductions now and am thinking of going back to the steel one that my car originally had. Sure they're a little louder but I'm not sure I want to take the chances of the rubber one failing.
Thanks, Doug
I've searched the forum and it seems a few other people suspect these are bad reproductions. Some even say to use the original. I'm a little scared to use the reproductions now and am thinking of going back to the steel one that my car originally had. Sure they're a little louder but I'm not sure I want to take the chances of the rubber one failing.
Thanks, Doug