I can't get the drive belt right, help please

[thenavarro]

Here's the actual pics:

[thenavarro]

anc a couple more. I believe the culprit is image1872 but I cannot get the belt to go properly on that one and still line up on the other pulleys. It's like that idler pulley is out of line or something. The belt is brand new and I followed the sequence outlined above.

Mike

[thenavarro]

I think my belt problem may be a tensioner. When I put the socket and breaker on the 24MM bolt and turn clockwise the tensioner moves to the left, however when I release, the tensioner returns but it does not return all the way to the right, in other words if I apply pressure counterclockwise I can move the tensioner further to the right. Does this mean that the tensioner is not retracting all the way to the position it should be in and is therefore defective?

This is without a belt on. I'm just testing the tensioner. If its properly functioning, should you be able to move it to the right by turning counterclockwise on the bolt? Thanks,

Mike PS-Anyone know the part number for a 986 tensioner for a 2001?

[thenavarro]

ended up taking it to a local shop today to see what they could do. I called Warranty Direct and they would not cover it if I tried myself, so I asked them if they would rather pay for a tow, labor and the parts as opposed to just paying for the parts if I did it, and to my surprise, they wanted the shop to do it. Oh well, hopefully I won't be out any expenses and will be driving again by this weekend. Shop said it appeared to be the upper idler pulley bearings AND the tensioner. I'll let y'all know how it turns out and how much Warranty Direct pays for. Thanks for your advice.

Mike

[Norminhouston]

Mike, do keep us posted. I have Warranty Direct also and am interested in how they take care of you.

Norm

[FrayAdjacent]

Wondering if you have any updates on this one... I think I'll need to be checking my belt and the tensioners/rollers soon... I started my own thread (rumbling noise from engine)

[thenavarro]

Hi guys,

No update yet. My car is sitting at a local shop waiting for the tensioner and upper idler pulley to be delivered. Really frustrating. I should have just made the Warranty Direct's roadside assistance tow it to Dallas and get it fixed in an hour. I was trying to be frugal even though the warranty will be paying for it (at least that's what I'm told right now) and save them the tow charge and take it to a local (non-Porsche) mechanic. The local wrench ordered the parts instead of driving to Dallas to pick them up so I'm still waiting. Oh well, lesson learned, next time I'll just have it flat bedded to Dallas. I paid for it, I might as well use it. I'm the local County Auditor and I'm used to trying to be frugal with other people's money but I'm not going to make that mistake again concerning my car.


Mike