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Originally Posted by Ivanerrol
Even the Erzatz tensioners I have seen have the adjustment indicator. Without it adjustment is guesswork. 
If the serpentine belt is not adjusted correctly it can effect all manner of functions - not least is that the pulley on the fan clutch will slip when its required for cooling and not do it's job. |
Guess I just have that magic touch  , I just pressed on the belt and tightened it little by little until I found where I thought would be "ideal" tension. Fan works great, no squeaking....no issues in 12k of driving. The new tensioner I install this summer should have the proper markings on it.
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