When installing the timing belt idler, Enthusiast's manual says a glob of copper based grease on the pivot pin and the boss that the tensioner slides on. Is this necessary, and if so why (since the wheel gets locked down)? If it's necessary, will some other grease work?
Thanks.
Nick
I assume it's an anti-seize grease, to make the next removal easier. Any anti-seize compound should work as a substitute. The shop manual doesn't call for any lubricant at all, but I'd go with Grainger's advice.
Check your car parts store for anti-seize. Many are copper based greases. You can tell by the color.
---------- Alex
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