Re: alfa-digest V9 #445

["Nick Sorensen" <nicksorensen@xxxxxxxxx>]

> What gives?  The difference suggests that if the factory procedure is
> followed, that damage to the clutch mechanism is likely to result.


Yes, the factory procedure will very likely damage the tensioner


> If your procedures is correct and Alfa's is not, then Alfa owes thousands
of
> owners for the bent valves repairs and headaches resulting for T-belt
slip.


Good luck on that;)


> Why is the Centerline procedure better and why is the factory procedure
not


It will not overstress the spring on the back of the unit

> Seeking knowledge and a tensioner/procedure that works, and valves that
> don't kiss pistons


We can all agree to that.  Fortunately, the current tensioner will work
quite well if installed correctly.  I even know of one extreme case were a
164 owner racked up 72,000miles between belt changes with a thermo-mech
tensioner.  I definitely DON'T RECCOMEND THIS.  I usually tell people to do
the belt every thirty thousand, or, just before it breaks :)


Thanks, Nick
Centerline Products
888-750-ALFA
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