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W Scott
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MAY 09, 09:32 AM
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There is another method to "de-tension" the tensioner.
On the top of the tensioner by the idle pulley there is a square boss (Look at the pictures on the first page, version 2 - second photo down). On mine a 3/4 inch open end wrench fits perfectly over that. From above I found I can reach down with the wrench and lever back the tensioner and put the belt on. No parts to remove, no going under the car, no modifications. If there are two of you (one on the wrench, one slips the belt on) it will take less than 60 seconds.
My Fiero is an '85 V6 SE and I have one Dodgerunner's Version 3 tensioner on my Fiero. I found that my method above was much easier than trying to get the 3/8 drive in and out of the pocket and try swing the wrench around. The method from above also gives greater mechanical advantage because the lever works out to be longer.[This message has been edited by W Scott (edited 05-12-2010).]
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David DeVoe
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MAY 09, 09:38 PM
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Dodgerunner, any of these still available? and if so is the kit price still the same?
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Dodgerunner
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MAY 10, 01:27 PM
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Currently building a couple more. Prices are still as listed on my web page link on the first post of this thread.
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DJErikd
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MAY 25, 12:48 PM
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Any tensioners available yet?
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Blacktree
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MAY 26, 12:13 AM
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Just an update: I've been using the slightly shorter (44.5") belt since my last post, and have had no problems whatsoever. This makes Blacktree a very happy camper. 
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Xanth
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MAY 26, 05:11 PM
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Also wanted to throw an update out there, I've been using this tensioner on my daily driver ever since my original post on 03-09-2008, no problems whatsoever.
One of the best upgrades I've had the pleasure to install 
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Dodgerunner
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MAY 26, 06:19 PM
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Thanks guys. Glad they have worked out for you.
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notsonic
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JUN 07, 12:03 AM
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i just sent you an email, this is the best thing ive ever seen.
as i was trying to tighten down my new alternator, and of course i broke the bracket, i was like someone has to have come up with a spring tensioner by now, right?
and boom. here it is. can't wait to get one.
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Ikester
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JUL 01, 02:42 PM
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I just put one on my 85 GT. Let me say this kit is 5 of 5 stars in every respect. I bouthg the whole "kit" and it had every nut and bolt and part I needed to do the job. Not a single run to the part store for the "overlooked" item. It went in in about an hour with no pain (well, my knuckles are bleeding on my right hand, but that happens no matter what I do on my Fireo...!) With the engine off, I turned on lights, radio, stereo, and let 'er sit. 10 minutes later I fired it up and NO SQUEAL! Wow why did I wait even this long to put this kit in!??? This is a necessity for all V6 owners! Thanks Dodgerunner for designing and making this kit available. I took a few minutes to sit back and look at the installation- you are a heck of a designer and fabricator! Very impressive. Thanks!
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outlawfiero17
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JUL 01, 05:50 PM
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wondering if you had one available yet? got my money in the bank waiting.
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