stuttgart46

Is there anyone that rents the belt tensioner tool? Trying to get this thing buttoned up.
Thanks

OnlineAlias

I used a criket. Honestly, I can't understand how the overall methodology could result in accurate, consistent tension, car to car, belt to belt. The criket gets it pretty close to right, if used correctly. The balance shaft belt doesn't work very well with it, but then again, the balance shaft belt is quite loose and doesn't matter much anyway. I toiled all day worrying about the tool, and in the end, after doing it, I realized the tool isn't really the important thing about it.

I think the more important procedure is to retention after 1000 miles. Who knows how much the belt is going to stretch?

theedge

The Arnnworx tool is excellent. I have a much older version but this new version looks even better.

http://www.arnnworx.com/catalog/inde...9#.UsIqnfRDslo

stuttgart46

Thanks guys. I appreciate the feedback.

onspeed

I've got an arnnworx tool that I'm never going to use again if you're interested. I'm local to you as well.

kev951

factory tool is a little overkill if you have done enough work on these engines. If you doubt yourself, then do what you have to.