Have a [b]2000 Dakota sport v6, 90,000mi. How does the auto belt tensioner operate?
Jul 28, 2006 at 9:21 PM
2000 Dodge Dakota Belt Tensioner
AZBILLYZ
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as your belt wears out the tensioner always has constant pressure on it so when it wears it keeps tight. if your tensioner is coming lose you should look and see if maybe a bolt broke or fell out of the mounting bracket.
Aug 9, 2006 at 3:55 PM
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Suggested Repair
The automatic tensioner maintains constant pressure so the belt stays tight as it wears. If the tensioner is coming loose, inspect the mounting bracket for a broken or missing bolt.
Conversation Summary
The owner of a 2000 Dodge Dakota Sport V6 asked how the automatic belt tensioner operates. The expert explained that it keeps constant pressure so the belt remains tight as it wears, and advised checking the mounting bracket for a broken or missing bolt if the tensioner is coming loose.