Re: GTV-6 tensioners

[Joe Elliott <jee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

What I want to know is why is the belt tension lessened with higher oil 
pressure???

Correct me if I'm wrong, but oil pressure is higher at lower temperatures 
and higher RPM.  Aren't those the conditions in which we would want the 
belt tightened, not loosened??

Joe Elliott
'82 GTV-6

--On Tuesday, July 29, 2003 11:56 AM +0000 alfa-digest 
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> Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 10:59:27 -0700
> From: "Jim & Michelle Trofitter" <alfajim@domain.elided>
> Subject: GTV-6 tensioners
>
> Joe
> The factory belt tensioner does detension the belt as the oil pressure
> rises. This was done to extend belt life due to regulations requiring
> extended service intervals. That being said the last thing I want first
> thing on a cold engine is to have the belt tension to be relaxed to it's
> maximum due to cold oil pressure. I would just stick with the one you are
> using and forgo the oil leak later down the road when the rebuilt one
> starts leaking again.                                   Jim
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