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Sep 4, 2012 | 05:50 PM

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bruce7

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Originally Posted by skl2

just did all three of my belts yesterday..as well as the tension senor. It was easier than changing the oil! Everything seems within spec right now...Im going to drive it for a while and remeasure the tension.

So you were able to get the A/C belt tension into the range of 15-18 Kg
(30-35 increments)? That would be good to know. I have a new set of belts
ready to install but would like to confirm the setting for the A/C belt.
Mine measures right now at 25 Kg and it has 23k miles on it. Was installed
by Porsche when I bought the car. I'm trying to determine ahead of time
whether or not I can set it for 15-18 Kg or to expect it will be higher like it is
now. If it is going to be high like 25 Kg, then I want to try and determine if that
is acceptable and within the operating range for the A/C unit. Don't want
to wear out the bearings there by over-tensioning the belt.

-bruce

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