3.4 Tensioner Pulley - Good or No Good?

[94vertluvr]

I'm trying to fix a timing issue with my 94 3.4L DOHC.

I pulled up a Youtube video where the guy said if you can hear noise in the tensioner pulley after you take it off and shake it, it needs replaced. After I took mine off the timing belt today I shook it and whalla I could hear a slight bearing noise inside it is best I can describe; it wasn't loud I could just hear a slight metal noise. Anyone know if this is acceptable or does it need replaced? I just don't need to throw any more unnecessary parts at this thing.

Also, anyone know what a bad tensioner actuator would look like?

Thanks!

[pocket-rocket]

If it makes any noise, I would replace it. At the point you have the engine at now (torn down) it's worth the time and $$$ not to end up stranded somewhere. As far as the actuator, if you can't turn the screw in the back in, or the boot is ripped I would replace it. The screw in the back should turn fairly easy besides the spring resistance. If it doesn't, it's binding inside and could bind in such a way as to not remove slack in the belt as it stretches.

[94vertluvr]

If it makes any noise, I would replace it. At the point you have the engine at now (torn down) it's worth the time and $$$ not to end up stranded somewhere. As far as the actuator, if you can't turn the screw in the back in, or the boot is ripped I would replace it. The screw in the back should turn fairly easy besides the spring resistance. If it doesn't, it's binding inside and could bind in such a way as to not remove slack in the belt as it stretches.

Yes that does make sense! Thanks for the input!

[pocket-rocket]

You are very welcome, and by the way, welcome to the site!

[94vertluvr]

You are very welcome, and by the way, welcome to the site!

Thanks man!!! Purchased new pulley and putting it all back together soon!

[Smittro]

Just to add for anyone else too..

Don't forget to set the tension of the pulley by applying (20 ft. Lbs iirc) torque to the roller (@ the square peg) after you pull the keeper pin out of the tensioner...