Timing Belt Tensioner Design

[treed]

My daughter has an '01 PT Cruiser Limited. The water pump was leaking so I replaced it, and since I had to remove the timing belt, I changed the timing belt also. Problem is, it jumped time and I'm pretty sure it's the timing belt tensioner as it looked funky to me.

Question, I see there are new designs available for the timing belt tensioner. I can get this from Oreilly's Gates Part No. T43008. But they also have this design Gates Part No. T43005. It looks like you need this also for the T43008, Gates Part No. T43131? I'm confused here, can I used either of these universally or do I need more parts. I also found this kit: Timing Belt Component Kits by Dayco - Part 20280184 - Advance Auto Parts

[CREWZIN]

While your searching around, check out the different brands and prices at ROCK AUTO (one of the stores in the Vendors part of the forum). Here's a link to the 2001 belt tensioners.

2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Belt Tensioner

I bought all my parts from them to do the timing belt, water pump, serpentine, alternator belt and tensioner.

The tensioner that I bought for mine was from DAYCO Part #89319

[slartyblarfast]

Originally Posted by treed

: Timing Belt Component Kits by Dayco - Part 20280184 - Advance Auto Parts

This is the correct kit. It includes the new style tensioner and covers. Use this one. The old style like you have has it's issues.

[treed]

Thanks. I have also come to that conclusion of ordering that kit from Advance Auto. After looking the old one, I believe the kit with the new design tensioner is the way to go. Thanks again.