ZD30 Belt tensioner 5hr event
Well what started as an "easyjob" ended in pain. Tensioner was flogged out so thought to replace rather than repair bushings as noted elsewhere on this site. Got new one genuine Nissan for $146...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/11752-2W2...item2ebfe26b64
Started by removing fan shroud...in 2 pieces. After repairing that with some stainless and rivets its now easier to remove for next time.
Then found the idler pulley a bit rough so off to the bearing shop and $30 later and with the aid of vise and hammer..good as gold.
P/N for bearing is 5203-2RS (17X40X17.5) original one was 15mm not 17.5 but was out of stock and the 17.5 is the depth so didn't matter just got a double row of balls, better bearing for $5 more.
Bolting back together was quick with the aid of a large tyrap to hold the compressed tensioner compressed.
pic shows new and old flogged bushes in tensioner and my 2 piece shroud
All in all better than the $800 Nissan wanted to buy the part not to mention install,plus now I've got some lovely scratches on my hands and a blood blistered fingernail. Sweet!!
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