Originally Posted by JeepDreems

Next on the list is alternator, but the tensioner is stuck

the bolt unscrews but it just starts going up while the sprocket stays still...

Replacement will most likely be:
http://shop.mean-green.com/1998-91-A...-MG1334-D1.htm

any suggestions?

Originally Posted by Gorillaxj

not insulting you but you did loosen the nut on the pulley right? never had one be stuck.

Originally Posted by JeepDreems

Most recent issues may include vacuum or alternator issues....

NOW... the engine wont even turn over...

First, i checked battery (optima Red top)
Next I checked starter (mean green MG3210-J2)
tic tic tic sound during on key attempts.

I crawled under the Jeep and had someone try to start it and confirmed the sound was coming from it. I could also feel it each time we attempted key on.

She'll probably be going to the shop AGAIN....and probably forking out another thousand dollars

This is beginning to be more than nickel and dime-ing me.... AND i don't even have a lift kit or any modifications done.
Seriously having second thoughts about anything else with this jeep...

New parts I've put on in the past 2 years:
starter
flexplate
CPS
neutral safety switch
radiator
waterpump
thermostat
heater control valve
oil pressure sending unit
fuel filter
air filter
oil filter
plugs
wires
cap rotor
muffler back exhaust
ball joints
4 new tires

optional stuff:
radio
console
dual overhead rear speakers

I love my Jeep; even been in a magazine. But enough is enough. Its not fun anymore because its broke WAY more than its driven. AND NO, its not broke from me having fun... its broke because it was running fine one day and then its down the next. I baby it as much as possible - which is why I don't understand why I am having all these issues.

What do I do from here?

Originally Posted by JeepDreems

None taken, im still alittle new to the mechanics of the jeep.

I loosened the long bolt that is connected to the tensioner runner on the back
Do i have to loosen the tensioner aswell?

Originally Posted by JeepDreems

Does the pulley loosen aswell as the runner behind it?

Originally Posted by Gorillaxj

just had to check my buddy did the same thing. the nut on the pulley(labeled C) needs to be loosed a little not a ton. then turn the adjuster bold(labeled A) to adjust the belt. then tighten the jam nut (C) and your done.