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Laguna Belt Tensioner Issue

My 2003 Renault Laguna diesel’s giving me grief. The belt tensioner seems shot. Belt-handover doesn't work anymore at 183182 km. I'm pretty sure the belt bringer/handover itself is defective. Has anyone experienced something similar?

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sarah_moeller28

I had a similar issue with my old Opel Astra, although it was a petrol engine. Is it making a weird noise, like a squeal, especially when you start it up or put a load on the engine?

detleffischer98 (Author)

Yeah, it does squeal a bit on start-up, especially when it's cold. And the engine performance feels kinda off. Was it definitely the tensioner on your Astra, and how much did that set you back?

sarah_moeller28

Pretty sure it was the tensioner. I ended up taking it to a workshop and they sorted it out for me - sounded similar to what's happening with yours. Best to get it checked out, could save you further damage.

detleffischer98 (Author)

I'll get it booked in. Turns out, the 'belt bringer/handover itself' was indeed buggered. Cost me 455€ to fix. Thanks for the advice!

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