This kit basically rebuilds your belt tensioner. The tensioner itself keeps the right amount of pressure on your serpentine belt – the one that runs a lot of your accessories like the alternator, power steering pump, and AC compressor. This kit usually includes a new pulley, a new bearing, and the vibration damper. The damper is a little rubber or fluid – filled component. Think of the tensioner as the muscle keeping everything tight. Without it, the belt can flap around, slip, or even break. The damper? It’s there to absorb some of the engine’s vibrations, preventing them from shaking the whole tensioner apart and causing noise. It acts like a shield for the tensioner and surrounding components. Well, a failing tensioner can cause all sorts of headaches. You’ll notice if the belt starts to squeal, especially when you first start the car or when you put a load on the accessories – turning the steering wheel, turning on the AC. If it gets really bad, the belt can slip enough to cause those accessories to not work correctly, like a dying battery because the alternator isn’t charging, or losing power steering. Eventually a completely failed tensioner can lead to the belt breaking, and that can cause serious engine damage. It’s a relatively inexpensive fix compared to the potential cost of a broken belt or a damaged engine. You can find kits like this one pretty easily, Fixparts Online carries a good selection. It’s a key part of keeping everything running smoothly and preventing bigger problems down the road. Shop with confidence: Belt Tensioner Repair Kit with Vibration Damper (MPN 30460) comes with a 3 year manufacturer guarantee!

About Febi

Ferdinand Bilstein is a leading global supplier of aftermarket spare parts, offering an extensive range of high-quality components for passenger and commercial vehicles.

Why Choose Febi?

• Febi parts are made to the same standards as original equipment, so you get reliable quality. • We offer a really wide range of parts, covering most makes and models – meaning you can likely find everything you need in one place. • Febi has been around for over 75 years, so we know a thing or two about auto parts and what mechanics need. • Our parts are priced fairly, giving you a great balance between quality and cost. Performance you can rely on – Febi parts from FixParts Online.