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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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I have a 99 C5 vette. Just installed iron 6.0 stroker, heads, cam, etc. The belt has been poppin off and ripping, changed it about 4 times, put new pulleys on and still doin it, does anyone have ideas please pm me thanks
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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get a new belt tensioner. that should help
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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Metco billet tensioner....it's worth it's weight in gold.
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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Katech should solve your problems easily.

Product:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/501358-introducing-katech-s-new-design-billet-belt-tensioner-now-pulley-same-price.html

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https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/622426-install-guide-katech-billet-belt-tensioner.html
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 12:14 AM
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Make sure your crank pulley is on right.
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 01:59 AM
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pulley alinement could be off.
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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pulley alinement could be off.
I put a new oem stock tensioner on it still did it, crank pulley on right, everything looks to be in line. Will a aftermarket tensioner fix it...
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Originally Posted by bluebody
I put a new oem stock tensioner on it still did it, crank pulley on right, everything looks to be in line. Will a aftermarket tensioner fix it...
The Katech unit should cure all your ills. You can even adjust how tight it is.

I've seen this problem 1000 times, and seen it fixed every time the same way. It's also go a special "high sided" pulley, to help even more.
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by TheBlurLS1
The Katech unit should cure all your ills. You can even adjust how tight it is.

I've seen this problem 1000 times, and seen it fixed every time the same way. It's also go a special "high sided" pulley, to help even more.

Thanks for doing my job for me.
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