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The tensioner maintains proper tension on the serpentine belt.
Too much tension can cause premature failure of the belt, water pump, AC compressor, alternator, Power Steering...
Too little tension can cause belt slipping, resulting in premature belt failure and poor operation of the water pump, AC compressor, alternator... AND when those pulleys are slipping, they generate a lot of heat which can cause premature failure of the water pump... you get the idea.
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Saturn 96 sl1 - Timing chain or belt?
chain
Does a 2000 Saturn sl1 have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Chain
Rerouting the serpentine belt on Saturn SL1 to bypass AC compressor?
I have a95 sl1 saturn with a bad ac compress that rattles and want torerout the serpentine belt off the compress. What is the typical cost and is it worth it?
Squeeling on 1996 Saturn sl1?
Check your belt. That's most likely where its coming from
Does a 2002 1.9L SOHC Saturn SL1 have a timing belt or a timing chain?
Chain
How much should it cost to change the serpentine belt on a 2000 Saturn SL1?
around 200
Does a 1997 Saturn SL1 have a timing belt or a timing chain Or is it gear driven?
It has a timing chain.
You have a 1995 Saturn sl1 it has gotten to the point were your battery light came on your steering wheel want hardly turn and your belt keeps popping off you think the belt tensioner is broke help?
Search this forum for a post asking how to replace the belt tensioner, it will detail the process. It is only a couple of bolts that hold it on, but you will have to work through the passenger wheel well to gain access. Good luck
How to change a serpentine belt on 1997 Saturn SL1?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdhCzA0NcDQ richpin
How do you replace a timing belt in a 1998 Saturn sl1?
I believe you need to replace a timing belt. Cause it uses timing chain which doesn't required to change as timing belt.
Can a cam chain tensioner be removed or reset from outside the motor on a 96 Saturn sl1?
The cam chain tension on a 1996 Saturn SL1 cannot be reset from outside of the motor. It will have to be accessed inside the motor. It is also a good idea to check and make sure it is not simply a broken timing guide.
Can a 1999 Saturn SL1 rear passenger side door be used on a 1997 Saturn SL1?
yes
