Have you checked rockauto.com for the tensioner? The one I bought there was
far less expensive than local pricing. I have a current discount code if
you need it.
Ray
http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
> -----Original Message-----
> From: $pook
> Subject: DML: 98 Dakota tensioner
>
>
> Thanks all for the advice. I finally just gave it one big pull and the
> tensioner released. The only problem now is that the tensioner will not
> return to it's default position. Guess it's time for a new tensioner. By
> the way, after I got the alternator off and had it tested, it's good. I
> think the tensioner may have been allowing the belt to slip thus the
> insufficient charging. Funny the belt never squealed. So, hopefully, a
> new belt and tensioner may be the fix. Almost as expensive as a
> remanufactured alternator but it's all good I guess. The battery tested
> good too.
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