Manual tensioner conversion question.

Post by **newkid** » Tue Apr 30, 2019 1:10 pm

What is the point of this stupid bracket?

Post by **Merlin** » Tue Apr 30, 2019 5:00 pm

It is the bracket (plus a bolt) that is used to lock off the the position of the balance belt pulley. viewtopic.php?t=18247

Post by **newkid** » Tue Apr 30, 2019 11:47 pm

That bolt according to the 4th gen h23 manual is only used to lock the timing belt in place for adjustments on balance belt.

You use a lower timing cover bolt.

I've found that without it you get more movement on the tensioner making the belt easier to fit. This compensates for the larger pulley on the h23 setup over the smaller on the auto tensioner setup.

Post by **vanzep** » Wed May 01, 2019 11:02 pm

so youve left it off - quite brave imo but i hear what your saying about the bracket just being used to lock the tensioner when doing an adjustment