HELP! Stripped N52 tensioner T55 hole

squelchy451 · 09-06-2024, 01:00 PM

Hi all. I somehow managed to replace just the belt for an emergency fix before ordering the whole pulley and idler set.

Today, I was trying to get the belt off and stripped the T55 hole on the tensioner. I have no idea how I got it done the first time around, but I made a mess of it this time around.

What's the best solution here? Can I just take off the idler and/or the tensioner without removing the belt first?

Efthreeoh · 09-20-2024, 10:46 AM

Just cut the belt and buy a new belt.

09-06-2024, 01:00 PM	#1
squelchy451 Enlisted Member 41 Rep 34 Posts Drives: fast Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	HELP! Stripped N52 tensioner T55 hole Hi all. I somehow managed to replace just the belt for an emergency fix before ordering the whole pulley and idler set. Today, I was trying to get the belt off and stripped the T55 hole on the tensioner. I have no idea how I got it done the first time around, but I made a mess of it this time around. What's the best solution here? Can I just take off the idler and/or the tensioner without removing the belt first?
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Efthreeoh General 19100 Rep 19,688 Posts Drives: The E90 + Z4 Coupe & Z3 R'ster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Just cut the belt and buy a new belt.
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