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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: faigolfgti on 17 June 2013, 13:07

Title: Golf mk3 vr6 alternator belt tensioner should replace at what mileage?
Post by: faigolfgti on 17 June 2013, 13:07

I think the vr6 alternator belt tensioner should have life spend and wanted to know it should be replace at what mileage?
Thank You.

Title: Re: Golf mk3 vr6 alternator belt tensioner should replace at what mileage?
Post by: madsb on 17 June 2013, 14:29

Isn't it just a spring?

Title: Re: Golf mk3 vr6 alternator belt tensioner should replace at what mileage?
Post by: faigolfgti on 18 June 2013, 04:51

I know the the belt tensioner is just a spring but after some year and mileage the spring tension became weak and don't work as it should and cause the alternator belt to jump.

Title: Re: Golf mk3 vr6 alternator belt tensioner should replace at what mileage?
Post by: madsb on 18 June 2013, 10:45

I don't think there is a definite answer to your question. If you feel like it's not working properly and/or you can see it "jump" I would replace it, otherwise not.