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Belt tensioner replacement DIY

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by gsingh, Jul 26, 2020.

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  1. Jul 2, 2024 at 11:01 AM
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    I used 8mm e-torx and completed the install in 2 hrs start to finish. Thx for the help
     
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    Great write up! Much appreciated.
     
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    Gates 070835 is what I've found listed for the truck.
     
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    Alittle off topic
    What camera did you use for the pics?
    Very clear
     
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    Great write up OP, helped me out a lot. For what it's worth, I had h*ll with holding the new tensioner in place & trying to start a bolt so I took a 3-4" length of 3/8" Ø (0.375") dowel rod, reduced about 1" of the end to 0.320-0.325", stuck it in the lower bolt hole in the motor, slid the tensioner assembly on and swung it up to align the upper bolt & E-8 thru the alternator bolt. After those were started, took out the dowel rod & put the lower bolt in it's place. You could probably use 5/16" Ø, it'd be a sloppier fit on the tensioner mounting hole is all. I used 3/8" because that's what I had on hand & used wood just in case the dam* thing broke, it'd be easy to remove. You could chuck up the dowel rod in a drill motor or drill press, hold some coarse sandpaper against it to reduce it, or like me, I have a small lathe, i just quickly turned it down. Just trying to add to OP's great write up and add something to the tribal knowledge file.TacoTool.jpg
     
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  6. Aug 30, 2024 at 6:17 PM
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    Take off 12mm nut on the alternator stud. E8 torx bit socket for removal. Great write up. Took 30 minutes to replace tensioner.

    IMG_7540.jpg
     
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