Spring tensioner and tappet cover gasket leaking

[CommodoreMan]

Hey everyone, glad i found this place real good to find out info any way to my problem hehe..
The spring tensioner on the serpentine belt needs replacing on my car is that the belt tensioner where is this located and i have a tappet cover gasket leaking yet i need to know how to fix these meself is there a link or something that could show me how to do these or if anyone else has advice that would be great.

Cheers...

[ephect]

ok the tappet/rocker cover is simple, try nipping up the bolts to see if any are loose. if all are tight n ok, the gasket is a rubber on that sits inside the rocker must be either dodge or isnt sitting right. the gasket is from memory around $27 for 2 (both sides). remove the 6 bolts and replace the gasket, its fiddly but a bit of grease in spots in the grooves holds it in place while u place it and tighten up.

the spring tensioner is a lil bit more involved as its connected to the heater system which means u'll need coolent and to bleed the system after replacement. cost is about $150 from memory (been a while since i've done one) take note of the belts orientation, can be tricky if u cant remember. start to remove the alt of its mount, n move it out the way. u'll see whats in the way, and what needs to be removed. ur best bet is grab urself a manual and follow it for replacement, but its not too hard at all if ur logically inclined.

good luck