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  • robdog98
    Member
    • Mar 2011
    • 53

    #1

    Belt Tensioner ?

    I know this might set off a firestorm.
    But looking for opinions between the Esslinger and Needhp.com tensioner. They seem similar on the surface.
  • Big E tech
    Senior Member
    • Dec 2012
    • 104

    #2
    Originally posted by robdog98 View Post
    I know this might set off a firestorm.
    But looking for opinions between the Esslinger and Needhp.com tensioner. They seem similar on the surface.
    They are similar on the outside as far as appearance, but they are miles apart in construction! The post on the Esslinger pulley is WAY stronger.

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    • Foghorn
      Senior Member
      • May 2007
      • 293

      #3
      The Esslinger one is great. I like their pulleys too.

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      • drtlvr
        Senior Member
        • Feb 2010
        • 233

        #4
        I got one at Carquest 2 years ago. It is a 1 piece design.

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        • TM 44
          Member
          • Jan 2009
          • 74

          #5
          Advance Auto = Dayco Timing component Part number 84000. $27.99. Been using one of these for five years with ZERO problems.

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          • Dirtman29
            Senior Member
            • May 2007
            • 1690

            #6
            Same as TM 44, the 84000 from local parts store.

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            • robdog98
              Member
              • Mar 2011
              • 53

              #7
              Saw on from Esslinger last night. Didn't take but 10 seconds to see I needed to buy one. Will be ordering one later today.
              Nice piece!

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              • Profile
                Senior Member
                • Jan 2009
                • 157

                #8
                DAYCO 84000 on e-bay now for $21.50

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