Tensioner causing me tension

[newTotheWoo]

Ok, pretty corny, I know. But it is true. I have replaced my timing belt along with new idler pulleys on a 2001 2.2, Leganza. I adjusted the "arrow" to the "new" position and tightened the bolt on the tensioner as the instructions say. I then rotate the motor two or three times and the tensioner arrow goes forward and backward and comes to rest in a completely different position. I repeated this several times. What am I doing wrong?

[JohnnyC]

Ok, pretty corny, I know. But it is true. I have replaced my timing belt along with new idler pulleys on a 2001 2.2, Leganza. I adjusted the "arrow" to the "new" position and tightened the bolt on the tensioner as the instructions say. I then rotate the motor two or three times and the tensioner arrow goes forward and backward and comes to rest in a completely different position. I repeated this several times. What am I doing wrong?

Wait... the tensioner has arrows? Hmmm... shouldn't matter what the rotated position of the tensioner pulley is... it doesn't even have cogs!

Do you mean the crankshaft pulley?

[newTotheWoo]

What I am calling the arrow is the metal tab that is suppose to point or line up with the "new" mark also on the tensioner.
"With the adjust arm pointer of the timing belt automatic tensioner is aligned with the notch on the timing belt automatic tensioner bracket, the belt is tensioned correctly." (from the manual.)
My concern is that I can get it to align but when I move the motor (rotate) the arm is no longer aligned. Even if I go around and back to TDC. What I think is happening is the compression of the engine is putting different stresses or loads on the belt and ultimately tensioner. So prob. is no big deal. Just one more thing for me to worry about on this project.

[Spider]

What I am calling the arrow is the metal tab that is suppose to point or line up with the "new" mark also on the tensioner.
"With the adjust arm pointer of the timing belt automatic tensioner is aligned with the notch on the timing belt automatic tensioner bracket, the belt is tensioned correctly." (from the manual.)
My concern is that I can get it to align but when I move the motor (rotate) the arm is no longer aligned. Even if I go around and back to TDC. What I think is happening is the compression of the engine is putting different stresses or loads on the belt and ultimately tensioner. So prob. is
no big deal. Just one more thing for me to worry about on this project.

Ok, I just did this so it's still fresh in my mind.
On a Lanos 1.6 DOHC engine ? [This may be different for your engine? Someone please chime in here if it is?]

The tensioner has three main parts, the plastic pulley, a tensioner pointer (which has one point on it) and a; "tensioner-bracket".
The "bracket" has a notch in it (facing it would be to the top-right) and a point, or 'arrow' (facing it would be to the
top-left)

First, rotate the engine clockwise a couple of turns.
Than, line up the crankshaft gear pointer to the notch in the lower (inside) cover.
Than, line up the camshaft gear marks. Actualy? check them, they should be lined up now.
Than, loosen the three water-pump bolts.
Than, rotate the water-pump (clockwise) this will move the pointer of the tensioner to line-up with the notch of the "tensioner bracket".
Than, tighten up the water pump bolts..(all three of them)
Than, crank the engine two complete turns, using the crankshaft pulley bolt (go clockwise)
Than, loosen up the water-pump bolts.
Than, rotate the water-pump until the pointer on the tensioner lines-up with the point on the tensioner bracket.
Now, tighten up the three water-pump bolts and your done.
Now, rotate the crankshaft around a few times (clockwise) and be sure the camshaft and the crankshaft marks are all perfectly aligned..
If not ? You must re-do the belt job. Everything must line-up perfectly.
Also ? The tensioner pointer and the; " tensioner bracket point" must always ride aligned with each other (or very, very close to that) crank your engine over a few times and you will know what I mean.

good luck !
P.S. Just remember, The tensioner has a pointer. The "tensioner bracket" has a notch and a point in it.
The complete unit also has the plastic pulley that is bolted on to it.