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Tech Area => General Buick Tech => Topic started by: daveismissing on April 22 2021, 07:39:29 PM
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So is this my any chance our tensioner in disguise?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/284137939366
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Does it look like this? https://gbodyparts.com/grand-national-belt-tensioner-p-312.html
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I does to me hence the desire for a second set of eyes TGTBT?
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It's listed for our cars. It looks similar to me. Maybe try to chase the parts numbers backward?
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Sure looks like one in the pic. If I didn't have several used ones I'd buy one just to see.
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This part is compatible with 7 vehicle(s).
Notes Year Make Model Trim Engine
1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Coupe 2-Door 3.8L 3800CC 231Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Turbocharged
1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA SE Coupe 2-Door 3.8L 3800CC 231Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Turbocharged
1987 Buick Regal GNX Coupe 2-Door 3.8L 3800CC 231Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Turbocharged
1987 Buick Regal Grand National Coupe 2-Door 3.8L 3800CC 231Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Turbocharged
1987 Buick Regal Limited Coupe 2-Door 3.8L 3800CC 231Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Turbocharged
1986 Buick Regal Grand National Coupe 2-Door 3.8L 3800CC 231Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Turbocharged
1986 Buick Regal T-Type Coupe 2-Door 3.8L 3800CC 231Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Turbocharged
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So this is really interesting. I doubt two MFGs decided to build these again, therefore we have two pricing tiers for the same thing?
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I thought they were constructed differently?
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$60-$70 was the wholesale cost to most vendors for bulk purchase. Retail is/was around $130-$150. This must be someone with a few extras just trying to liquidate.
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I apologize for bringing up an old topic, has anyone tried one of these?
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At that price, it's worth a shot. If anything, I may research the bearing used, and replace with a Timken or something if it's Chinesium. Surprised the listing hasn't changed and link still works.
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I also note the Seller is active and has a rating of 100%
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Considering trying this and getting the AC Delco pulley from rock auto.
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The belt tensioners have been discontinued for quite a long time. Only thing available are the reproduction units as listed above from China. They work fine. I'm 99% sure if Rockauto has them its the same reboxed/relabeled as everyone else sells. Look for the best price plus shipping and a vendor with good feedback like Rockauto or some of the Buick vendors
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Thanks, I will do that. Rock Auto does not have the tensioner, but they do have the pulley. I may get that so I know it has good bearings.