SS forum LT1 belt tensioner musings

[kevm14]

http://www.impalassforum.com/vBulletin/ ... source=185

[Fast_Ed]

I like how the Goodyear Gatorback is mentioned.

I don't like how the guys said that if you have taken off the belt more than 3 times, the tensioner is done....

[kevm14]

I saw that and immediately thought of you.

[Adam]

I replaced the one on the Fleetwood with an AutoZone unit with a plastic pulley. Less than 2 years later it was shot. I bought a Gates one with a metal pulley (like OEM). We'll see how long that lasts.

[kevm14]

I think I had the AZ one on my Fleetwood but I got rid of the car a little more than 2 years later so...