Re: Rebuilding The LT5 Tensioner
 

Just finished up rebuilding my tensioner with help of these instructions and all went well. Thanks again David for posting this up for the benefit of the Brotherhood.

Re: Rebuilding The LT5 Tensioner
 

My Pleasure Jagdpanzer im so grateful it was helpful. How was the condition of all the bearings and dampener and spring?? Any pics?

Dave:saluting::cheers:

Re: Rebuilding The LT5 Tensioner
 

Here are the parts replaced from the doner:

http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps389ba85f.jpg

The finished tensioner:

http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps4d3172ac.jpg

The puller and insert I used to remove the cover:

http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps35d3b5e2.jpg

Re: Rebuilding The LT5 Tensioner
 

Great job wonderful work Sir

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Dave,

You are too awesome and more than any words could say. Thank you for taking the time to document this.

Craig

Re: Rebuilding The LT5 Tensioner
 

Craig thank you so much that means a lot. I just see in the future of our cars a lot of very scarce parts. And I'm use to repairing abnormal or very rare parts, right now I'm dissecting a secondary actuator to see what we can do about that when they become scarce. Thank you again for the kind words.

Dave:cheers:

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There are so many smart folks like you in the Registry that help to keep this dream alive. I can only imagine the time it took you do document this and take all the photos so it is greatly appreciated. There are a lot more secrets out there, but not are all being shared like you took the time to do. I wish I could contribute like this and maybe one day a light bulb will turn on for me. Thanks again!! :cheers:

Craig :handshak:

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How many miles did you have on it? Was it done? Or are you just re-working it?

Good idea on the remote cam too - now I need one with 'fingers'...

Re: Rebuilding The LT5 Tensioner
 

Um??? Well I had 88k on mine. Im not sure about it being done?? Remote Cam?

Dave:fahne:

Re: Rebuilding The LT5 Tensioner
 

Thanks Dave! I need a replacement tensioner and was ready to spend $138. Phil reminded me of this thread yesterday at the WAZOO get together and since WAZOO have all sorts of old parts inventory (Capt. Jim unlike me saves all worn-out parts), ordered two Dayco L98 tensioners for $79 including shipping. Soon we will have 2 new, fresh tensioners. What a resourceful bunch!!!