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Smog pump removal, FMS A/C Delete. New belt routing idea.

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Mine is run the 'Blue" way.I haven't had any belt touching issues.I watchd it for a week or so,now I'm comfratable.73.5 inch belt.
 
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This setup came on the car...I havent seen it for sale anywhere yet. I really like the setup, i personally think its kinda pointless to run a automatic tensioner that will wear out anyway...if you are only running 4 pulleys espically. Also every personal car ive messed with didnt have a self tensioner, they were all v belts and some kind of manual adjuster. The way it is adjusted by the alternator is there is a tensioner that bolts to the top side of the alternator (adjusting side) and goes to one of the power steering pump bolts (non adjusting side)...you loosen the 2 lock nuts and adjust the long rod until it feels like proper tension then tignten the two lock nuts and its good.

mob said:
Is it better to run w/o the tensioner? Where do you get that kit? And how do you adjust the tension through the alternator?
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