Kevin, There isn't really any alignment needed on the tensioner seal. More likely (?) you had the wrong one. There is an early tensioner and a late/improved tensioner. The newer one requires a larger aluminum O-ring seal. If you put a small O-ring on a newer/larger tensioner, it would get all boogered up. The O-ring should fit neatly on the tensioner seat. Something to consider, anyway. This is documented in the FSM somewhere. My white and blue cars had different tensioners, that's how I discovered this little tidbit... another 'gotcha' to add to your list!
:-) -Dave M. > ------------------------------ > Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 21:53:54 -0700 > From: Kevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 wagon buyers guide needed > > > The car lights off and is more or less happy, but the pressure leak out > the chain tensioner because some moron (who, me?) didn't have the alignment > of the aluminum spacer washer between the tensioner and the head spot on > perfect, and munched the washer. Oh well, I haven't talked to Rusty > recently... > > K
