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98 Tracker belt tensioner problems

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Offline Dirtster

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98 Tracker belt tensioner problems
« on: September 12, 2016, 07:27:11 PM »
My 98 Tracker needs a new belt tensioner on the A/C, power steering side and I can't find anyone who can order me one including the Chevy dealership. They can even find it on their computer. Any ideas? I'm going to check with some of the local salvage yards, but I'd rather have a new one.

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Re: 98 Tracker belt tensioner problems
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2016, 07:09:49 AM »
The long way is to install a bigger motor (which won't have room for A/C pump) and then when it gets hot/muggy outside, take the top off and drive faster.         ;)  (you may have problems explaining this logic to your wife.)
« Last Edit: September 15, 2016, 07:14:28 AM by BRD HNTR »
93 Tracker,XL7 springs & 1" raised spring pads in front with YJ springs in back, home built bumpers rear & front (w/winch), 2" x 4" rock tubes,  ARB front & rear, converted Sami rear to IFS, 33x12.5x15  aluminum rims, roll cage, 2.7L w/5 speed auto.

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Re: 98 Tracker belt tensioner problems
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2016, 08:55:18 PM »
I did....( that's explaining to wife) and I kept AC but now needs a recharge
new rig aka "the mule" 2002 tracker
V6 swap auto  ,2 dr ,2" BL,2" jeffs kit 512 gears warn hubs and 30/9.5/15 BFG AT

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Re: 98 Tracker belt tensioner problems
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2016, 06:50:24 AM »
Beagle..t, you went overboard and kept the A/C, which then necessitates recharging it.  Weather hear has been to good to run with the top on.  Now that yours is almost running by the time you get the A/C recharged you will need the top on and not the A/C.  (And I would get the A/C done before road miles.)

Dirtstr, did the tensioner break?  I would just get one from salvage yard (your idea).  I ended up making my PS pump bracket, which replaced the A/C bracket.  But that is a lot of work getting it aligned correctly.  I have a 95 motor setting on garage floor, but it did not have A/C. 

Good luck on your search.
93 Tracker,XL7 springs & 1" raised spring pads in front with YJ springs in back, home built bumpers rear & front (w/winch), 2" x 4" rock tubes,  ARB front & rear, converted Sami rear to IFS, 33x12.5x15  aluminum rims, roll cage, 2.7L w/5 speed auto.