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My 02 Aero auto was changed to short belt by dealer because that was Saab recommendation at the time. After reading about vibration associated with short belt, I switched it back when I needed to replace the noisy tensioner. Had to reinstall the idler that the dealer removed without telling me. The job was an absolute PITA, but the reduction in vibration was noticeable and worth it. I used every trick in the book to install the parts including loosening the engine mount and jacking on engine, using grease and/or tape to hold parts in place while I installed bolts, etc.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Is the jury still out on the short belt?, Ric, Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:10:04
- I went back to long belt and enjoying noise free, jarrald, Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:29:16
- just changed back today..., LesH, Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:43:04
- I guess I'll stick with the long belt..., Ric, Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:32:43
- Re: Is the jury still out on the short belt?, Keith , Sun, 27 Jun 2010 08:50:12 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Is the jury still out on the short belt?, John Myers, Sat, 26 Jun 2010 20:42:13
- I prefer long belt, john b, Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:25:53
- Re: Is the jury still out on the short belt?, Peter Martin , Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:04:26
- Re: Is the jury still out on the short belt?, siljan, Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:25:12
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