How can I fix my tensioner to my buick park avenue...

1996 BUICK PARK AVENUE
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DENNISELREY
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Plastic wheel of the tensioner is brokened..the wheel wiggle the serpertine belt off its tracks...
Jan 1, 2012 at 9:02 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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That tenisor needs to be replaced.
Jan 1, 2012 at 9:42 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Just a warning if you're attempt this yourself. That tensioner has coolant going through it and it uses 2 plastic elbows that will not be able to be re-used so you need to purchase them along with ne )-rings for the heater hoses.
Jan 1, 2012 at 10:00 PM