1st Gen R53 Cooper S Belt/Tensioner Hole Confusion

Discussion in '1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52' started by NC TRACKRAT, Aug 11, 2009.

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    #1 NC TRACKRAT, Aug 11, 2009
    Both my wife's '03 MCS and my '05 have 15% pullies. Both have new Goodyear Gatorback 6PK1365 belts which I installed recently. My tensioner has the hole showing, hers does not. NE1 got a theory why not? :confused5:
     
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    #2 drPhilGandini, Aug 12, 2009
    Her's is longer than yours?

    I've seen a lot of variation in what is "normal" for the tensioner setting and how much of a hole is showing, so maybe it's all good for both cars.
     
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    #3 BThayer23, Aug 12, 2009
    Somewhere in there is a "That's what she said!"
     
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    #4 Detroit Tuned, Aug 12, 2009
    Did you actually check the part numbers on the belt, not just the box? I have seen them in the wrong sleeves before. Also. I have been seeing a lot of really worn Gator back belts. Missing whole ribs and just falling apart. So I stopped using them a long time ago.
     

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