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Old 06-17-2012, 10:00 PM   #43
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Originally Posted by Jason@Nameless View Post
I'm with Don. The tensioner pulley is on a spring loaded tensioner so seeing it move is probably not that big of a deal. Maybe compare it to another FA20 engine if you want some extra assurance.

My engine chirps too (idle or not), but after driving it a few miles. However here is a clear video of the tensioner shaking its tailfeather. Not saying its an issue, just showing its action. When I can hear my engine chirp I'll record a video.

Recorded with a Panasonic Lumix GF1 on a CF tripod.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZC_XsJuZ20"]FR-S BRZ Belt Tensioner.mp4 - YouTube[/ame]

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