Yamaha f225 2011 timing belt/tensioner change, do i need to replace the tensioner
Submitted by bailey024 on Tue, 2018-09-11 17:44
What are peoples thoughts on replacing the timing belt tensioner, when replacing the timing belt, some mechanics tell me i dont need to and some do. F225fet 2011
Who has done this job them self it looks pretty simple
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scano
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If it were me
I would replace it, particularly if it is a hydraulic style tensioner. ? So has it got a small hydraulic plunger / rod setup where you bolt it all in place and then pull a pin out and it then places tension on the idler pulley?
More important than the idler tensioner replacement is often the timing belt idler bearing replacement. In a marine environment it doesn’t take long for bearings to go south quick! And if the bearing starts to run dry or worse still cease, it will almost certainly snap the belt in the very near future.
With an outboard the size you have, once you have the belt off, the replacement of the idler pulley bearing and or tensioner, is only another 30 mins or so total work. With the cost of a replacement engine being $20k plus, I think it’s a no brainer to replace the extra timing belt bits whilst it is apart. You will only be kicking yourself if something happens otherwise.
Scotte
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How many hours?If only
How many hours?
If only 1000hrs then I would inspect only
2000 plus hrs I would consider replacing.
bailey024
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Its at 1100 hrs
Its at 1100 hrs
bailey024
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Pretty sure it is a
Pretty sure it is a hydrauloc tensioner and you have to compress the pin to free io the belt