With the a/c belt off should the tensioner spin freely? Mine does not spin freely once I tighten the bolt to the a/c tensioner. My car came without an a/c belt so today I went and bought one and installed it. I get this squeaking noise coming from the a/c compressor/ belt. Im thinking my compressor is bad but after taking off the belt I spin the tensioner and that does not spin.

 

Yes, it should spin freely.

 

thank you, thats what i figure. i will replace with a new one. mine is seized

 

You can replace the bearing if you can get it removed. I haven't done it, I saw it on CRX Community.

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the bearing number is 6203. just ask any bearing supplier for that number. its very common.