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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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I have come to the conclusion that the worst designed product I have bought for my Corvette is the Comp Cam Belt tensioner. I struggled for hours the first time I installed it and had to go get a friend to help me finally get it on and I had to replace my alternator and can't get the belt on again. If they would have designed a 1" more adjustment in it , no problems. It not like there are alot of parts to get a hold of to try and roll the belt on. It does look good when installed it just such a pain to install. Thanks for letting me vent.
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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Try a longer belt... Goodyear Gatorbacks come in different lengths. I had to go one size bigger than stock due to an overdrive pulley on my alternator.
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Try a longer belt... Goodyear Gatorbacks come in different lengths. I had to go one size bigger than stock due to an overdrive pulley on my alternator.


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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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Thanks got one today but will have to wait because I'm waiting on an alternator. Stll think it poorly engineered. Didn't they try and install a stock belt when they prototyped it. I just replaced the belt 6 mo. ago.
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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Hope it all works out for you
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