serpintine belt

121,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JOSEPH SWEENEY
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can you just repair or replace the tensioning roller on a 2000 VW Passat,and what is the access process
Jan 3, 2011 at 1:04 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If you are refering to an idler pulley, there is one bolt that holds the pulley assembly on. Remove it and replace the roller which is basically all it is with a bearing in it. If it is the tensionier, the tensionier needs replaced. Remove the belt, unbolt the tensionier and replace.
Jan 16, 2011 at 6:41 PM
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