Thread: Which tensioner should i use?
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Old 05-11-2008, 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by superloaf View Post
also, regarding the grease filled hydraulic: does it change tension according to the engine temp? not sure if the raising temp of the grease would de-tension the belt that much or more accurately, de-tension the proper amount? if the detensioning amount is accurate, that would seem a very good way to go. but i'm sure there's not enough study on this to say for sure.

any grease filled folks out there?
No, the way the hydraulic detensioner detensions is via the oil pressure. If you block off the oil passage then my understanding is that it is more like the Zat. The rebuild kits are just a bunch of seals, no bearings or springs. I bought a few some months ago from Trail Auto in Michigan and I think they were less than $40 ea. I've haven't used a hydraulic to date but am building a hopped up 3.0L where I plan to use one. I haven't decided yet whether I'll plug the oil feed or not yet.

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