Idler tensioner

[JimP]

I noticed my idler tensioner jumps around a bit, there seems to be a bit of play in it. I have almost 70,000 miles. Are the tesioners from the 4.6 liter two valve Crown Vics or Grand Marquis the same as the 32V found in the MM. Guy at part store only came up with one number. He didn't fill me with confidence that I would be getting the right part. Just trying to avoid unnecessary running around.

Thanks.

[FordNut]

They are the same. The later version has a small guard for the pulley, the early version pulley was open all the way around. Replace the belt while you're at it.

[Marauder Rick]

I noticed my idler tensioner jumps around a bit, there seems to be a bit of play in it. I have almost 70,000 miles. Are the tesioners from the 4.6 liter two valve Crown Vics or Grand Marquis the same as the 32V found in the MM. Guy at part store only came up with one number. He didn't fill me with confidence that I would be getting the right part. Just trying to avoid unnecessary running around.

Thanks.

read this...its a buncha help. http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=56420

[JimP]

Thanks guys, I'll go to the parts store tomorrow and get this done, new belt too.

Jim