Gates #38131 Tensioner On Radix 5.3 & 6.0?

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Mar 6, 2009 | 09:50 PM

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03tahoe22

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The belt has some play about .4" the next size smaller belt that is .5" smaller wont fit it is just a hair to small... Do the 100mm idlers really work for belt jumping I have heard of them for belt slip.

Mar 6, 2009 | 11:04 PM

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what about the upgraded Magna Charge tensioer, is that still avalable?

Mar 7, 2009 | 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Breeze

Yes the tensioners are the same I have the gates 38131 radixed 6.0 and its been working flawlessly for years.

My tensioner came without a mounting bolt. Will the current Dayco fastener work?

Mar 7, 2009 | 08:53 AM

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Does it look like this. I beleive mine came with the long bolt you see in the center.

Mar 7, 2009 | 06:30 PM

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It looks like the current one may work. We will see.

Mar 7, 2009 | 07:05 PM

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Like I say its been working like a charm for me.

Mar 7, 2009 | 08:52 PM

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Are you guys having a problem with the tensioners rattling/knocking?

Mar 9, 2009 | 05:02 PM

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Are you guys having a problem with the tensioners rattling/knocking?

No. You may want to bump youre idle up a tad.

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