iain Nicholson 0 Report post Posted April 30, 2008 Hi All, I am about to change my cambelt on my 84 Turbo, and was considering changing the tensioner in the process. by all accounts the later eccentric type is a better design and simpler to fit than my spring/plunger set up.Can the later type be fitted without major surgery??!!! If not, would it be advisable to fit a new tensioner whatever? Kind Regards Iain Nicholson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andydclements 661 2 Vehicles Report post Posted April 30, 2008 You can fit the later one, but you may need to drill and tap a thread into your block. If you do it you could speak to Mike @ Lotusbits, buy the new bearing and a tensioner from him, he might let you borrow an engine piece to act as a guide to drill the hole correctly. Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJay 1 1 Vehicles Report post Posted May 1, 2008 You will need the latter mount for the Aircon pump as this is drilled and taped for the latter tensioner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
