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Old 12-20-2020, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewwynn View Post
if you don't know replace it. Use a medium depth 3/4 )19mm socket or a through hole socket with one extension. Almost nothing else will work. Shallow socket won't clear the bump on tensioner, deep well won't clear AC compressor.

If turns out the one in there is oem clean the crap out of it and toss in the trunk as a spare (coat with light oil or wd-40 and seal in zip lock)
Thanks! I did buy a 'shallow' 19 mm socket but it's actually 20 mm deep. Not sure if it will be enough. Will check when I receive the new tensioner and buy appropriate tools if needed. I've never owned a through hole socket. Might be time if I'm going to do this now and then.
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