Re: [alfa] V6 Tensioner rebuild kit

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Darren Leung wrote:

> Yo,
> If I can get it from IAP, I will, even though I'm a cheapskate.  Shipping and
> sales tax add up extra for me here in VA, but their service is among the best
> I've experienced.
>
> Oddly, if you search their website for tensioner, you won't find what you're
> looking for, because it is listed in shortened form.  What you want is item
> number 25251, "Ar V6 Hydraulic Tens Kit"  As of this writing, it is listed as
> being in stock.  Mine included 16 pieces of snap rings, circlips, o-rings, oil
> seals, a gasket and a boot.  The huge bearing is not part of the kit.
>
> Cheers,
> Darren Leung
> 83 GTV6
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Hi!

Does rebuilding it(changing all the gaskets) even help?
An alfa mechanic told me, that it doesen't help for long as the problem 
is that the piston shaft is damaged,
so no matter what kind of gasket you install, it will start to leak in a 
short while. He said it was not really worth
the effort. Not done that myself and having a leaking tensioner I'm just 
asking is that so from your experience?

Regards, Ales Golob
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