Timing Belt Tensioner
MTC VR832 - 246798
This product fits specific car models. Please verify fitment for your car before buying.
Product Description
Description
This "long fork" style of timing belt tensioner is made by quality aftermarket manufacturer MTC, and should be replaced whenever performing a timing belt, water pump, or oil pump service.
Additional Technical Information
The forks on this style of timing belt tensioner not only keep the tensioner correctly oriented with an aligment stud cast in to the engine block, but also serve as a guide for installing with correct belt tension: when installing the belt at room temperature, rotate the allen key in the center of the tensioner until belt is snug and the the spring-loaded arm sits between the two forks, then tighten the center bolt down to 20lb-ft/27nm. Check the images in Potential Fitment Issues below for an example of a correctly adjusted tensioner.
Potential Product Fitment Issues
Volvo has updated several different timing belt tensioners to this latest "long fork" style of tensioner, so for certain cars you have to check your engine serial number or current style of timing belt tensioner before ordering.
In P1 and P3 Volvos, with the RNC "compact" 3rd generation whiteblock engine:
- This tensioner replaces both the original long fork tensioner up to engine serial number 3887615 and the "flat fork" tensioner from engine serial 3887616 and up, and can be used on all model years.
In 1999+ P80s and P2s, with the RN 2nd generation whiteblock engine:
- The "short fork" tensioner is used to about mid 2004, with the switch to the long fork tensioner happening after engine serial number 3188688. If you have a 2004 or 2005, check your engine serial number or look for an oval alignment dowel above the belt tensioner:
- If you don't have an alignment dowel, you must use the short fork tensioner, Volvo OE # 30638277.
- If you have an alignment dowel, you can use a long fork tensioner regardless of your engine serial number or the tensioner currently on the car.
See all styles of current tensioner, old tensioner, and the alignment dowel circled in red below:
Latest "long fork" tensioner
"Short fork" tensioner used up to engine serial 3188688...but a long fork tensioner can be used on this engine since it has an exposed alignment dowel
Superseded "flat fork" tensioner
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About MTC
Mission Trading Company (MTC Parts), is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality OEM, heavuty duty, performance and aftermarket automotive parts and accessories. For over 40 years, MTC has been a leader in the automotive industry, starting as an automotive repair shop in 1979. In 1984, MTC Parts began manufacturing our own parts to help keep costs down for its customers. After realizing the enormous demand for affordable products, they completely shifted our focus to large-scale auto parts production and distribution.
MTC specializes in rubber, engine, suspension, electrical and heavy-duty parts, and accessories.
All MTC parts come with a 12-month unlimited miles warranty. This warranty applies to all products supplied by MTC such as oil pans, control arms, engine mounts, sensors, and many more.
"At MTC Parts, quality assurance is our top priority. We understand that our customers rely on us to provide them with high-quality products that are safe and reliable, and we take that responsibility very seriously. From the design and manufacturing process to the final inspection and delivery, we have implemented strict quality control measures to ensure that our products meet the highest standards."
