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Old 08-07-2011, 02:13 PM   #1
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Hi,

we have an 3.8L 98 Lumina and must replace the L hose from LIM to tensioner and want to ask is this job done with just remove the tensioner or is there mor to remove? Did I need gaskets from tensioner to water pump? Thx.
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Old 08-07-2011, 02:27 PM   #2
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Re: Need help I must replace the tensioner...

Don't forget to rent a surpentine belt tool @ the locai Auto parts store.
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Old 08-07-2011, 02:35 PM   #3
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Why this? I span the belt with a 15 nut and a wrench.
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It's designed to give more leverage, a belt change usually takes a few min.
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Re: Need help I must replace the tensioner...

To answer your question, you just need the coolant elbow and the new tensioner.
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Re: Need help I must replace the tensioner...

If it's just the coolant elbow leaking, they canbe bought at the local Auto parts store.
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Old 08-09-2011, 12:16 AM   #7
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Re: Need help I must replace the tensioner...

Did you have a part no or a name? I didn't find this hose alone...
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I think it's in the dorman section @ your local Auto parts store, it's a coolant heater elbow for around $2.00 / 1/2hr fix.

The tensioner still needs tobe removed, and all the broken pieces must be removed from both the intake & tensioner.
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Job is done, is very hard work, and I learned first make the hose in the tensioner and then in lim, not reverse...
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