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#77070 - 07/16/05 09:24 AM

Supchrg belt tensioner

97gtpblk Offline

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Registered: 06/04/05
Posts: 49
Loc: buffalo ny

Hello, I have deemed my superchrger belt tensioner bad, and have to replace it this weekend. The OEM runs @$130, and the Dayco from Autozone is $93. Should I go OEM?
Any tricks to installing this?
Thanks
I also read do not buy the gatorback belt, right?

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#77071 - 07/16/05 09:26 AM

Re: Supchrg belt tensioner

BryantGTP Offline

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Registered: 03/26/03
Posts: 2481
Loc: Franklin, MA

Get the AutoZone one.

Tips for installing:
1. Take off belt
2. Unbolt old pulley
3. Bolt on new pulley
4. Replace belt

The new pulley will come with a bearing and grease so it's just a clean swap for the old one.

I have heard nothing bad about the Gatorback belts. I had one for a few years.

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#77072 - 07/16/05 12:43 PM

Re: Supchrg belt tensioner

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Registered: 09/12/03
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Loc: Fort Worth, Texas

Where did you hear bad about a Gatorback? They are a little noisier but well worth it.

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#77073 - 07/16/05 02:44 PM

Re: Supchrg belt tensioner

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Registered: 04/10/05
Posts: 61
Loc: Greenvillle,S.C.

gatorbacks bad,,,it wines a little on startup on cold days but nothing bad

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#77074 - 07/17/05 03:39 PM

Re: Supchrg belt tensioner

AustinGTP Offline

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Registered: 05/23/03
Posts: 8078
Loc: Austin, TX

Change the idler pulley too. It's well worth it.
...and Gatorbacks are very good belts, less slipage.

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