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Question: Replacing water pump, dealer wants to add a tensioner and a serpentine belt

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dealmaker, 4.0L V6, Upper Marlboro, MD, January 07, 2012, 15:03
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Is this normal procedure or dealer fluff

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    Camster January 07, 2012, 15:22
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    For an 05,it should be due for a new serpentine.The tensioner may fall into the same into the "might as well" category,but personally,I would like to note an issue with it before replacing.
    Note: I am just an enthusiast,driveway mechanic on my own cars,not a professional mechanic.

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    dealmaker, January 07, 2012, 16:15
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    Thank you and your time and amswer is appreciated.

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    Auto Stop Limited, Inc (725 Answers) , Baltimore, MD - (410) 467-7600
    Auto Stop Limited January 16, 2012, 07:46
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    Hello
    Yes it is a good idea would be cheaper for you in the long run. Should be no additional labor charges.

    Hopes this helps.

    RJ

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    dealmaker, January 16, 2012, 09:45
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    Than you RJ, the problem is that they want to also charge 1.1 labor hours

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