1985 190d German Cockroach 2.2 M5 395k miles 2004 C240 Wagon Non-4-matic
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After replacing a worn 29 year old tensioner, I made the mistake of having a new one installed that was the 15 dollar plastic type. Bad Idea.
The cheap one cracked right down the middle, and luckily I was able to continue on the road because of my all mechanical diesel engine. After 2 hours like this on the road, the headlights and everything electric were dying because the alternator wasn't turning and the battery completely died.
The next day I lifted the hood to find the root of the problem. and dead battery
So i paid 100 bucks for the genuine piece. It hurts, but would have hurt more being stranded on the side of the road.
Buyer beware.
The cheap one cracked right down the middle, and luckily I was able to continue on the road because of my all mechanical diesel engine. After 2 hours like this on the road, the headlights and everything electric were dying because the alternator wasn't turning and the battery completely died.
The next day I lifted the hood to find the root of the problem. and dead battery
So i paid 100 bucks for the genuine piece. It hurts, but would have hurt more being stranded on the side of the road.
Buyer beware.
