2004 pt cruiser 2.4L Turbo Timing Belt Tensioner

To Debunk the current videos on The You Tube about the proper setting up of the Timing Belt Tensioner.

[@juacartav3363]

I've been struggling for a couple of hours with that tensioner, decided to take a break and found this video is the answer to my problem. Thanks for the video man! 👍🏽👍🏽

[@campingwiththecampbells2224]

I'm glad my video helped you. That's the whole reason I made it.

[@swfladad6983]

Working on the wife's 09 pt cruiser non turbo. Basically said and did the same thing yesterday. Then saw this video today. Awesome brother.

[@kennedynw]

I'm doing a timing belt change on a 2005 PT Cruiser and I ran into the same problem you had. Never could get the tab lined up with the spring. I've been jacking with this thing all day. Really glad I found you video. Thanks for the info!

[@campingwiththecampbells2224]

I'M glad it helped. Sorry I missed your comment until now.

[@MickeyMishra]

I have a 2001. So I bought the upgraded part after dealing with the plastic style. I gave up on Partsology as they still have not issued a refund for the defective tensioner and it was not what was in the photo. So I ordered the same updated model you have. And I had trouble looking how to put it in. I have the FSM, and have to go over how to put the new updated part on. I have to say, of all the jobs that I have done? This one is a PITA. I just got the part in today, and thankfully found your video explaining this. Wish we has more old men that work on cars. They were and always will be the best teachers and people to get advice from. THANK YOU!

[@campingwiththecampbells2224]

Thank You for such Positive words, I like you struggled for hours and felt I needed to share. Have a Blessed day

[@mendomateo]

Just like Juan Carlos I've been struggling too I too took a break, watched your video. Thnks for the useful info in your video.

[@refloyd1978]

Dude! You Rock! I was having the same issue with my 2006 Jeep TJ 2.4l non-turbo. Good work, keep the video's coming.

[@TklonwolfT]

Thanks man I working with this shit all day long, i find you vídeo

[@campingwiththecampbells2224]

Glad it could help.

[@drlong08]

Thanks for the advice. Glad I sold my T6 Volvo XC90 because my video would have a lot of swearing in it.

[@campingwiththecampbells2224]

Oh my Gosh I missed a comment from the vintage RV'er. Lol

[@klaatu2]

The key issue is that the belt is not pushing on the tensioner, so the tensioner plate will just spin round and round and the alignment tab will never move. Once the belt is on there, and the tensioner plate is rotated counter clockwise, the tab will begin to move and align with the spring. Once aligned and you go to tighten it, the tab will try to move, so make sure you have a tool on it to prevent if from moving. This video should be taken down or updated as it could result in essentially no tension on the belt.

[@nataliehernandez4395]

Perfect example.

[@Alan-bg3iv]

You're going the wrong way go clockwise I'm Chrysler certified

[@mektopath]

I have the 2003 2.0L.... Can u help me? My tensioner pulley melted, warped and then snapped the power steering belt. I bought new belt and discovered the melted pulley. Ordered that but I can't figure out how to take it off and every KZbin video iv found has the bolt exposed for easy removal (I'm guessing that's the 2.4L) but mine doesn't look like that?

[@Alan-bg3iv]

You have 2003 what?

[@Alan-bg3iv]

@@mektopath Yours is spring-loaded counterclockwise then remove the belt then turn it clockwise to put the belt back on

[@arnecarlson1691]

From the service manual: (scanned poorly, but still understandable) unlino@ (8) Insert a 6 mm Allen wrench into the hexagr pening located on the top plate of the belt tensioner Rotate top plate COUNTERCLOCK. VISE. The tensioner pulley will move against the elt and the tensioner setting notch will eventually tart to move clockwise. Watching the movement of he setting notch, continue rotating the top plate ounterclockwise until the setting notch is aligned rith the spring tang (Fig. 139). Using the allen rench to prevent the top plate from moving, torque he tensioner lock bolt to 25 N•m (220 in. Ibs.). Set- ing notch and spring tang should remain aligned fter lock bolt is torqued. (6) Remove allen wrench and torque wrench.

[@Watchout1010]

Would you not think the iinstructions would give directions? Just did one never aligned the spring,you can take the tensioner off and reuse the bracket.

[@hopper1629]

You are giving people bad advice. You almost figured out how it actually works but it went over your head. As you noticed on the bench, when you pry against the pulley that tab moves. your pry bar is taking place of the belt. put the belt on, turn the 1/4" or sometimes Allen wrench clockwise and when the belt is close to proper tension the tab will start to move clockwise until it lines up with the spring. tighten the bolt to 40 ft lbs.

[@edeezy8835]

It won't line up until it's in the car

[@edeezy8835]

The 1/4 inch slot will be pointed to the left side. I put it on like u have it now with the slot pointed to the right and it didn't work right made my belt too tight so when I turned the 1/4 slot all the way around to where it was pointed to the left of the bracket put my belt on and the tightened it clockwise and it lined up the way the other people said it should. Hope it helped

[@serafingamez5699]

It's very very far the cam !! I don't see nating