How do I unstick a frozen tensioner?

Asked by PATTROYKA Jul 31, 2021 at 03:52 PM about the 2002 Ford Taurus SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Trying to replace a dead alternator, but the tensioner seems to be frozen in
place,  Even with 2 people pulling on the wrench, the tensioner has no give.  
Put WD 40 on, waited an hour, nothing.  Now what?  It broke down in a store
parking lot.

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F_O_R answered 2 years ago

Buy a new one if the old one is shot. Are you pulling in the wrong direction?

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james answered 2 years ago

Are you sure you're working on the tensioner? There's an idler pulley too that is stationary. Hope that helps! Jim

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