[m/335]

I just installed a new tensioner, and the belt moves to the back of the tensioner. Is that normal? I will attach picture of how it looks. I even reinstalled the tensioner to make sure it is sitting correctly.

[Boland01]

I'm sure you've done it already but make sure the belt is correctly seated in ALL of the drive pulleys.

[m/335]

Originally Posted by Boland01

I'm sure you've done it already but make sure the belt is correctly seated in ALL of the drive pulleys.

Yes I have done that multiple times. The belt is not off the pulley but it is close to the rear edge.

[autoart]

Check your power steering pump bolts. I have heard of them getting loose or even falling out. Also check the idler pulleys that their not wobbly. Anything that is not lined up properly can effect where the belt goes.
Did you notice anything before you changed the belt and tensioner?

[m/335]

Originally Posted by autoart

Check your power steering pump bolts. I have heard of them getting loose or even falling out. Also check the idler pulleys that their not wobbly. Anything that is not lined up properly can effect where the belt goes.
Did you notice anything before you changed the belt and tensioner?

The belt doesn't wobble, it stays on the same place. I change the power steering pulley because it hit the subframe and belt shredded. All the other pulleys looks fine. Do you think it might a defective tensioner?

[autoart]

Did you check the power steering bolts?

[m/335]

Originally Posted by autoart

Did you check the power steering bolts?

Yes I checked all the bolts and none of the pulleys wobble. Ill recheck everything and try to post a video. Thank you

[autoart]

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1327440

[autoart]

any updates?

[m/335]

Originally Posted by autoart

any updates?

I did look it at it and the pulleys are all tight including the power steering pump. Is there anyway to adjust the alternator to move the belt forward? Because only the tensioner has the problem and the other idler pulleys are fine.

[autoart]

here something else it might be https://www.e90post.com/forums/showt...ghlight=pulley

[mattgu40]

Originally Posted by autoart

here something else it might be https://www.e90post.com/forums/showt...ghlight=pulley

Thank you so much for this, mine came without instructions and i have had a strange noise since i have replaced the whole kit.

Feel stupid now

[m/335]

Originally Posted by autoart

here something else it might be https://www.e90post.com/forums/showt...ghlight=pulley

I'm going to take a look at that. But my original pulleys had that washer on the back.

[autoart]

any updates?

[m/335]

Originally Posted by autoart

any updates?

It ended up being the new tensioner. I put my old one on and the belt was fine.

[FEDE/E92]

Originally Posted by m/335

It ended up being the new tensioner. I put my old one on and the belt was fine.

Where u get the tensioner from?

[m/335]

Originally Posted by FEDE/E92

Where u get the tensioner from?

It's was INA tensioner from fcpeuro. The belt ended up shredding because the belt moved back. At least fcp has lifetime warranty.

[feuer]

Originally Posted by m/335

It's was INA tensioner from fcpeuro. The belt ended up shredding because the belt moved back. At least fcp has lifetime warranty.

I replace the tensioner proactively and after 4 month it started making awful noise. INA replacement. Oem is also INA.