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SS forum LT1 belt tensioner musings

Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2015 7:01 pm
by kevm14

Re: SS forum LT1 belt tensioner musings

Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 1:09 pm
by 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....

Re: SS forum LT1 belt tensioner musings

Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 2:58 pm
by kevm14
I saw that and immediately thought of you.

Re: SS forum LT1 belt tensioner musings

Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 10:40 pm
by 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.

Re: SS forum LT1 belt tensioner musings

Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 4:17 am
by 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...