The idler pulley is essential for the belt to clear the e-shaft
position sensor, which you see just below the pulley. Ideally, a self-
tensioning idler would remove the need to adjust the alternator.
However, the space is very tight. I looked a numerous tensioners in my
local auto parts shops (drove the guys nuts, too!), and none are
compact enough to work. They are also pretty heavy.

If one could re-mount the e-shaft sensor on the other side, and re-
program the ECU to understand this position, you wouldn't need the
idler. This option appeared to be way too complex for me.

Scott Gettings

Scott,
I like the layout. I'll conmment on the CAS though. If you mark the CAS
with respect to the wheel a relocation is fairly easy. I've files a new
key slot by hand before. Since you would be moving more than a few
degrees it wouldn't be very hard.
Bill Jepson


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