1G 1gb 7 bolt timing belt hydraulic tensioner

[ScottG23]

Does anyone know of a decent aftermarket option for a 1gb 7 bolt timing belt hydraulic tensioner? I saw somewhere that it may be possible to use a 2g tensioner if the tensioner arm and some other components are also changed. Has anyone done this and know what all would need to be changed for a 2g tensioner to work in a 1g 7 bolt?

 

[DSMPT]

Has anyone done this and know what all would need to be changed for a 2g tensioner to work in a 1g 7 bolt?

I think you saw my comment in somewhere. I have never done this myself yet since my 1g 7 bolt tensioner is still working. So I can't be 100% sure.
But I am sure that if use the 2G tensioner on a 1g 7 bolt block, you would need to replace all tensioner components, the tensioner arm and the tensioner pulley too. And would require to grind the wanter pump bolt and/or arm to clear interference. Also when tension the belt, you would need to do it in the 2G way by rotating the tensioner pulley counterclockwise.

 

[ScottG23]

Okay, thanks. My current tensioner is still working too but it is getting fairly old so I want to change it just for peace of mind. I may try it out on one of my cars to see how it goes. I will update this thread if I do it.