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There is no redesign for short belt.
Posted by dmz789qqq [Email] (more from dmz789qqq) on Fri, 9 Nov 2012 14:09:32
In Reply to: serpentine belt replacement, garyh20, Fri, 9 Nov 2012 13:59:46
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The versions of the belt are referred to as "long" and "short". I guess one can say that the "short" is the newer one. There is no modification needed for the short belt - you just bypass the center idler pulley. So you can install either belt if you like. It just that the center pulley typically needs to be replaced every 60k and it is a pain. So unless you have vibrations is the belt stick with the short one.
The tensioner is spring loaded and requires no adjustment. Use 1/2 drive extension in the special pocket on the tensioner to relieve it (you can lock it in the relieved position with a 3mm L-shaped allen wrench).
I recommend to replace the top idler pulley every 60k and the whole tensioner (including its pulley) every 120k.
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