I need install instructions for belt tensioner for the MCS. This is the one that sits just behind the supercharger. I also have a new belt. I heard changing the belt is pretty easy, but I don't know how complicated the belt tensioner is.

Here's a pic I found. It is the object that has the spring part and the bracket arcs over the top of the pulley.


I presume I will take off the motor mount on the passenger side of the car. Do I need to lift the engine like is done with pulley swaps?

 

I just replaced mine. I originally took the bad one out without jacking the engine. A complete PITA since there is almost no room to work. I also don't think I could have done it with the stock pulley since it takes up more room. When I installed the new one, I jacked the engine as I did with the pulley install which made it a lot easier and took less time. :smile:

Steve

 

Dom, I did mine a few months back. Tried without jacking up the motor, got it loose, but there was no room to get it out. Go a head and jack up the motor, it's not that bad, read Randy's pulley install instructions, tells you how.
Todd

 

Thanks guys for the help. I'll look at Randy's instructions to jack the motor.