Belt Tension
TENSION IN LBS. (KG.) USING STRAND TENSION GAUGE
| Application |
New Belt |
Used Belt |
| 1.6L & 2.0L |
145 (66) |
70 (32) |
| 1.8L & 2.5L |
165 (75) |
100 (45) |
| 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.8L & 4.1L |
135 (61) |
65-80 (29-36) |
| V8 Exc. Corvette |
150 (68) |
80 (36) |
| Corvette V8 |
130 (59) |
N/A |
| Diesels |
170 (77) |
90 (41) |