Serpentine belt tensioner pivot bolt

2006 HONDA CIVIC
180,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NOBLE ANYONYA
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The serpentine belt automatic tensioner pivot bolt has broken off about 3 times this month, I had the tensioner replaced with one from a junkyard, it still broke off. All pulleys have been checked okay.
Dec 25, 2019 at 2:27 PM
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STEVE W.
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There is a TSB out for this problem and it involves routing the new belt differently than stock and using a different belt if you have AC. Try it and see if the tensioner stays together.
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Dec 25, 2019 at 5:29 PM
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NOBLE ANYONYA
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I used the new belt and routing and it still keeps breaking?
Mar 20, 2021 at 2:09 PM
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STEVE W.
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Then there is another issue causing increased tension on the belt. Do you notice any common things about it breaking? Like you are driving at high speed and suddenly slow down, or that it breaks while you are driving at constant speed and the A/C turns on or anything like that? Where have you been buying the bolts and parts?
Mar 20, 2021 at 5:03 PM