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| G-AMG G-Class DIY Host Date registered: May 2006 Location: South Texas Vehicle(s): '04 G55, '80 280GE, '99 S420, '98 E320, 2011 E350  | Photo DIY- M111 V-Belt Tensioner R/R As part of the Mother-in-Law's W202 Mega-Service.... I noticed a slight "Squeak" on Acceleration, especially with A/C ON. Playing around with the V-Belt Tensioner, showed it to be a bit Loose. I ordered a New Tensioner, AND New Pulley. After reading multiple sources implying that the Shocks for the Tensioner "Never Break".... I opted to NOT Buy a New one.... *BIG MISTAKE* !!! After Re-Installing Everything, I turn on the engine, and it sounded like an Old W123 with a OM603 DIESEL ENGINE!! Yes.... the actual *SHOCK* might not fail (and YES... I *DID* Test the shock prior to Re-Install.... Firm as Firm could be....) BUT!!??? The *BUSHINGS* at either End of the Shock??? DOOOOOHHHHHH!!!! In My Case, the Lower Shock Bushing was Toast. Soooooooooooo........ Take *EVERYTHING* Apart, AGAIN!!, and Install a New Shock. One Note on the Belt Removal? I was LAZY, and simply CUT the Old V-Belt. "G" (1.jpg) (2.jpg) (3.jpg) (4.jpg) (5.jpg) (6.jpg) (7.jpg) (8.jpg) (9.jpg) (10.jpg) (11.jpg) (12.jpg) (13.jpg) (14.jpg) Attachments ----------------  1.jpg (77KB - 52 downloads) 2.jpg (63KB - 51 downloads) 3.jpg (51KB - 50 downloads) 4.jpg (77KB - 47 downloads) 5.jpg (81KB - 43 downloads) 6.jpg (59KB - 49 downloads) 7.jpg (53KB - 49 downloads) 8.jpg (70KB - 46 downloads) 9.jpg (59KB - 49 downloads) 10.jpg (58KB - 53 downloads) 11.jpg (41KB - 42 downloads) 12.jpg (71KB - 47 downloads) 13.jpg (74KB - 52 downloads) 14.jpg (57KB - 52 downloads) | |
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