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I tried all different ways to install that washer and I believe it does go between the bolt head & the pulley, but not the way a bellville washer would go. It installs with the cone shape facing out toward the bolt head, and is meant to act mainly as a dirt/dust cover for the bearing, and not...

Need some help/info I replaced the automatic tensioner and also decided to replace the other pulley (Idler pulley) because it was also showing signs of wear. BUT, the idler pulley did not come with a new bolt, so I had to use the bolt from the old pulley. Well, there was a retaining clip...

Replaced my serpentine belt on my Ford Ranger 2.3 L and discovered that the tensioner does not spring back. It's just kind of tight and has to be manually moved to apply tension to the belt. I tried shooting some lubricant into it and working it back & forth to loosen it up, but was...