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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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Default Installed Katech tensioner! (New Pics) !chirp mod
Not a huge deal but I spent double what a factory piece would cost in exchange for what I think will be a (quiet) lifetime unit. It does look nicer but...NO MORE CHIRPING!!

I've included a before and after pic. Wish I had thought to record a before and after vid. I recommend this mod - the !chirp mod. Anyway...

EDIT: Shoot, would someone host these for me so you can see them full size?
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I've got one on my car, as well. Very high quality piece.

Lets see the pics!
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Originally Posted by jmilz28
Not a huge deal but I spent double what a factory piece would cost in exchange for what I think will be a (quiet) lifetime unit. It does look nicer but...NO MORE CHIRPING!!

I've included a before and after pic. Wish I had thought to record a before and after vid. I recommend this mod - the !chirp mod. Anyway...
Werd! I love mine!

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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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Werd! I love mine!

Oh ****...
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Small pics added, kinda makes me want all new, shiny stuff!
Attached Thumbnails Installed Katech tensioner!-tensionerbefore-small.jpg   Installed Katech tensioner!-tensioner-small.jpg  
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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Something up front on mine chirps for alittle while on start up on those really cold mornings. I might have to look into this...
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damn son, get some simple green or brake cleaner on that engine!
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Something up front on mine chirps for alittle while on start up on those really cold mornings. I might have to look into this...
I have the same issue with my car.
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Katech is the way to go.
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Bought one a few months ago, nice piece. Fixed my belt throwing off at 6800 rpm on the road at night and walking back to find the belt and putting it back on while being parked on the side of the road issue
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I have the same issue with my car.
I guess im not the only one then.
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Originally Posted by Black99CamaroSS
I guess im not the only one then.
Nope I have it happen too, they all probably do it.
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Yup throw that up there with the rattling door panels.
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Originally Posted by ls1muscle
Bought one a few months ago, nice piece. Fixed my belt throwing off at 6800 rpm on the road at night and walking back to find the belt and putting it back on while being parked on the side of the road issue
I also went kateck, to fix my belt walking off of the pulley problem!
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Originally Posted by socmguy
damn son, get some simple green or brake cleaner on that engine!
Yeah, it's time again...
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u guys with the belt falling issue have a under drive pully on ? just curious here!!!
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is the Katech tensioner spring loaded like stock or do you have to put tension on it and tighten it down.
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how much does this cost and were can u get it?
mine like to spin the belt some times
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Originally Posted by goldmecham
is the Katech tensioner spring loaded like stock or do you have to put tension on it and tighten it down.
You tighten it down.
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Originally Posted by ls1muscle
Bought one a few months ago, nice piece. Fixed my belt throwing off at 6800 rpm on the road at night and walking back to find the belt and putting it back on while being parked on the side of the road issue
6800 RPM?!
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