Looking for A/C belt tensioner

[94galantguy]

A noise under the hood of my 1994 Galant DOHC turns out to be the tensioner for the A/C belt (not the timing belt!). I need a replacement. Does anyone know where to find one?

Thanks.

[Galanttuner10]

first of all welcome and nice to see another GS is out there and alive. I literally just threw out 2 of those tensioners last month and just went through my garage and basement trying to find another but no luck. We use the same tensioner as the 1995-99 turbo eclipses as well

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-BELT-TENS...807092&vxp=mtr

a new one from the dealer is 100 bucks so dont try there

[mysticj]

So where you from?

[94galantguy]

Thanks for the pointer to eBay. I'll take your word that it's the right one!

[Galanttuner10]

i wouldnt point you in the wrong direction and yes, where are you from?

[94galantguy]

I'm in Seattle. I got the tensioner from ebay, but it turned out to have bearings just as bad as the one I'm replacing! I might have to get a new one if I can't find new old stock. I've disconnected the A/C in the meantime.

[Galanttuner10]

Do you really need AC up there as I had similar issue and just removed my AC and have been very happy since

Check local dsm forums or it's the AC compressor bearing that's the issue. I don't think it's worth 100 bucks for a new one either