99 Belt tensioner
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Racer
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99 Belt tensioner
When replacing alternator i pulled off belt. Noticed allot of slop in the belt tensioner. Are the aftermarket ones ( compared cams / katek) the same setup as stock with spring tension? Looks like the have a lock nut and you may have to tension it manually. Id rather not add one more thing to have to check all the time.
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When replacing alternator i pulled off belt. Noticed allot of slop in the belt tensioner. Are the aftermarket ones ( compared cams / katek) the same setup as stock with spring tension? Looks like the have a lock nut and you may have to tension it manually. Id rather not add one more thing to have to check all the time.
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From: Raleigh
I have a Katech, there's no spring. I has to be manually tensioned using a torque wrench. The OEM tensioner is known to lose the belt when tracking your car. Vendors like Rockauto mostly sell the slightly undersized belt for the C5 to help alleviate his problem.
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