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Originally Posted by gmd2003
It appears when you install the kit it would be wise to replace the OEM hydraulic belt tensioner . I'm a little pissed at myself for not doing it when I upgraded my VT-1 kit. It's a good part but at high mileage and with extra strain from a supercharger can and will fail. The only option which is not a good one would be to recommend a mechanical tensioner which would be a PITA as one would constantly have to check it. It is only a 75 $ part so I agree it should be replaced no matter who's kit you are going to install.
George
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That being so, we still don't know if that is the issue since Zstig still does not have his car back together to verify if that was the issue. He still is waiting on a new belt. It is too premature to tell and he has not shown that it was his issue.
My car only has 50,000 miles and only 1 track day. It is not like reading the threads where some of the e46m3 guys have 120,000 miles on the tensioner.
I also don't want to throw parts at it. Well, not yet anyways.