KATech Tensioner Install
KATech Tensioner Install I'm droping an LS1 in my RX-7 and my engine was missing the stock tensioner. I got the KAtech unit in but on a fbody you have to use spacers to put the pulley in the correct alingment. Problem is the bolts on the water pump to mount the tensioner are to short to accomodate the spacers. Anyone else run into this and what bolts did you use?
Do you know the size bolt and tread count of the stockers? I'll just go to lowes and get some. 
Originally Posted by PipeJones
I'm droping an LS1 in my RX-7 and my engine was missing the stock tensioner. I got the KAtech unit in but on a fbody you have to use spacers to put the pulley in the correct alingment. Problem is the bolts on the water pump to mount the tensioner are to short to accomodate the spacers. Anyone else run into this and what bolts did you use?
If your stock tensioner and water pump is from an F-body then the stock bolts are long enough. I just installed one Monday on a stock 99 SS and used the stock bolts. Check to make sure those spacers are turned the right way. There is a smaller concentric circle cut into one side that fits into the tensioner for centering of the spacer. If that was turned backwards it would move the tensioner away from the water pump. I doubt it would be enough to make the bolt too short but it's something worth checking.
