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Jul 23, 2014 | 11:57 AM

works911

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Alta adjustable tensioner

Category: Drivetrain
Price: $1
Private or Vendor Listing: Private Listing
Part fits (you may select multiples): R53
Location (Region): NorthEast
Item Condition: Used

Looking for a spare adjustable tensioner. Let me know ASAP.

Jul 27, 2014 | 07:30 AM

ACallahan

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controversial part, definitely research its effectiveness before springing for it.

Jul 27, 2014 | 08:03 AM

Nicefeet

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Originally Posted by ACallahan

controversial part, definitely research its effectiveness before springing for it.

More like typical Alta junk

Never ending belt stretch
Compressor, alternator, and idler bearings screaming in pain
Belt slippage

Jul 27, 2014 | 10:18 AM

bavmotors

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You have to adjust it quite often to compensate for belt stretch, IMO a new gates is the way to go, $80 on rock auto.

Jul 30, 2014 | 05:26 AM

crankshaft

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I have one I'll sell you $50 shipped in the US

Jul 31, 2014 | 01:54 PM

works911

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Ended up getting a new tensioner Thanks.

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