That is a good question- I've been wondering about mine too. I have at least 1/4 inch play on mine with slight noise at startup for about 10 minutes. How can we tell when the tensioner pully or spring etc. are failing? Watch for wobble in the pully?
Thanks John Peterson 1991 300D 2.5 79k -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 7:43 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Serpentine Belt Lower Pivot - Need Help! Help! I rec'd my Bentley manual and noticed the warning about the tensioner becoming worn and out of alugnment - checked my '91 300D 2.5 this am and discovered 1/4" play. I'm ordering all new stuff from Rusty - but I need to know if it's safe to drive like this as I expect the parts won't arrive until next tuesday. - 2 questions - 1st - Should I park it 'til I fix it? (my wife would drive it today, Sat & Sun to work - 100 mi RT each day - unless ya'll say it's too dangerous.) 2nd -- where the H do I find the engine #? I've looked all over but evidently not the right place. As I mentioned - it;s a '91, W124 5 cyl 2.5 Turbo. Thanks guys - I know I can count on ya'll! Sincerely, Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo) A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info _______________________________________ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
