[quote author=Altezza-Dan link=topic=10325.msg122970#msg122970 date=1224629151]
is there any way to visually tell a tensioner is failing or has failed? just looking at the tensioner. is that it in the picture on the far left yellow roller looking thing?
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the only visual tell tail is a leak, you can test it when removed. but if you have went to that stage just change it. was any of your timing marks on the belt cover lined up when you took that photo?