[190000Taurus]

Hi all,

I am in need of replacing the serpentine belt tensioner assembly on my 1999 Taurus 3.0 DOHC Duratec. What type/size of bit would I need to remove the tensioner retaining bolt? Also, what about torque requirements? I just wanted to get myself prepaired with the right tools.

Thanks in advance,
Doug

 

[sfhess]

I always try different sockets until I find one that fits. HINT: it probably is metric (XX mm).

 

[MrBooMY]

If I remember correctly the tensioner bolt is like a T45 bit unless it is different from the OHV Taurus. Mine broke off WHILE driving for no obvious reason, and I had to go get a new tensioner which LUCKILY came with a new bolt and replace it on the side of the road. I never did fine the old tensioner, it slung it completely out of the car to God knows where.

 

[ricer333]

If I remember correctly the tensioner bolt is like a T45 bit unless it is different from the OHV Taurus. Mine broke off WHILE driving for no obvious reason, and I had to go get a new tensioner which LUCKILY came with a new bolt and replace it on the side of the road. I never did fine the old tensioner, it slung it completely out of the car to God knows where.

I just changed mine out about 2 months ago. I actually believe it was a Torx 50. You will need something narrow to get in there to actually remove it though.

Good luck!

Btw, this was done on an OHV 2001 Bull.