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Aug 18, 2005 | 08:57 PM

libertine1015

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Katech tensioner

Anybody who has belt tensioner problems should get one of these, great quality piece and works like a charm. Anybody have questions PM me.

I am writing this for people who search this and dont find much like I originaly did.

Aug 19, 2005 | 09:05 PM

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This is good news to me because mine is on its way!

Aug 19, 2005 | 09:41 PM

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I'm going to pick one up to. My bolt on car almost threw the belt last week. I heard it squeeking and popped the hood to find the belt half off. It's only happened once, but I'm going to buy the tensioner anyway.

Still have no idea what caused it on a stock car...

Sep 19, 2005 | 08:18 AM

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Ordering mine today. Threw belt over the weekend and ruined belt. Hopefully a Katech will fix this problem.

Sep 19, 2005 | 08:31 AM

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Wear can you buy these for cheap?

Sep 19, 2005 | 10:24 AM

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Thunder Racing and GMS have had these for a while. I have one on my car.

Sep 19, 2005 | 11:45 AM

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How are you guys setting the belt tension with this piece?

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Sep 19, 2005 | 12:03 PM

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How are you guys setting the belt tension with this piece?

i recently bought one, but there were no instructions on how to set this. it has been sitting in my garage for a few months. does anyone else have more info on setting it?

Sep 19, 2005 | 12:13 PM

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Yeah, that's what keeps me from getting one. My idler is wobbling a little, and I just want to replace it all in one fell swoop.

Sep 19, 2005 | 10:54 PM

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I just pull mine till it's snug. Since it's a serpentine belt, it doesn't need to be very tight.

Sep 20, 2005 | 01:12 AM

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How are you guys setting the belt tension with this piece?

Works great on my 427!

Sep 20, 2005 | 08:23 AM

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You da man!

Sep 20, 2005 | 11:18 AM

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looks like i know what i will be doing this weekend

thanks for the pic

Sep 20, 2005 | 11:55 AM

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For the guys that are looking for one of these I have them in the shelf!! They realy do work well. we have sold a huge amount and never had a problem!! Call, pm, or email me with any questions. I can ship today!!

Sep 20, 2005 | 01:16 PM

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Do you have new tensioner pullies as well? How much do those run?

Sep 20, 2005 | 06:41 PM

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Do you have new tensioner pullies as well? How much do those run?

I wish. the only way I have found the tensioner pulley is with the complete GM tensioner. You might look after market though, maybe Autozone. I thought I talked to a customer that got one from them.