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Re: Belt on 99 Contour with VCT
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 9/17/2007

The issue is the clearance on the pivot shaft for the tensioner pulley. The belt does not push centered on the pivot area and causes it to cock slightly. Adjusting the tension with the engine running works but is just a patch fix for a bigger design flaw. I ta... Login to read more.