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Bhozar · Aug 3rd, 2007, 12:32 PM

I was always unsure if a tensioner limit stop was really needed. Its one of those things that you dont really need unless something goes wrong. I had it fitted as a little bit of extra piece of mind a year ago when I had my GTT conversion done.

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Source: GTT The STD OE system relies on a small 'T' shaped twist at the end of the tensioner spring to prevent overtravel should the belt snap.

Went to change the belt and discovered the OEM limit stop 'T' had broken off from the tensioner spring. The only thing holding it together was the GTT limit stop and the belt.

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Source: GTT We would recommend a drive belt change once a year or every 12k miles (whichever the sooner).

Oops. BMW change it at 60k miles! I changed mine at 20k miles, which I did in a year. From now on I will change it at 12k miles. Its only £15 for a belt, and took 1/2 hour to change while chatting.

In summary I have to say thanks to GTT for making and fitting the tensioner limit stop, as it saved my pulleys and who-knows-what-else. I'm glad it was there, and it proved its worth.

I now consider it Bhozar tested and Bhozar approved

I suggest if you dont have one make sure you get one fitted soon, as that little OEM bit of flexy metal is no way going to stand against anything.

On the upside, now the belt isnt slipping I do expect to do better than the 14.5 1/4 mile I was running last month. I could really tell the difference in power with the new belt..

Aug 3rd, 2007, 12:32 PM	#1
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 06:48 AM Posts: 1,258 Offline	Why you need a GTT tensioner limit stop and to change your belts I was always unsure if a tensioner limit stop was really needed. Its one of those things that you dont really need unless something goes wrong. I had it fitted as a little bit of extra piece of mind a year ago when I had my GTT conversion done. Quote: Source: GTT The STD OE system relies on a small 'T' shaped twist at the end of the tensioner spring to prevent overtravel should the belt snap. Went to change the belt and discovered the OEM limit stop 'T' had broken off from the tensioner spring. The only thing holding it together was the GTT limit stop and the belt. Quote: Source: GTT We would recommend a drive belt change once a year or every 12k miles (whichever the sooner). Oops. BMW change it at 60k miles! I changed mine at 20k miles, which I did in a year. From now on I will change it at 12k miles. Its only £15 for a belt, and took 1/2 hour to change while chatting. In summary I have to say thanks to GTT for making and fitting the tensioner limit stop, as it saved my pulleys and who-knows-what-else. I'm glad it was there, and it proved its worth. I now consider it Bhozar tested and Bhozar approved I suggest if you dont have one make sure you get one fitted soon, as that little OEM bit of flexy metal is no way going to stand against anything. On the upside, now the belt isnt slipping I do expect to do better than the 14.5 1/4 mile I was running last month. I could really tell the difference in power with the new belt.. Last edited by Bhozar : Aug 7th, 2007 at 01:58 PM.