RB30DET timing belt tensioner relocation query

[zigrb30]

G'day all,

I have drilled and tapped the hole for the relocation of the timing belt tensioner. That was straight forward.

I'm unsure if I need to also put another hole for the smaller stud that the spring behind the tensioner catches on (this is how it seems to work in its original spot). Or do you not use the spring behind it and just torque it down?

Thanks in advance, I did a search but couldn't find anything related and it doesn't mention it in the rb30det sau guide.

[Shoota_77]

I don't run the spring but it means you need to set your own belt tension.  I put tensioners on both sides too.

[zigrb30]

Legend mate, cheers for the response.

I just got the block back from the machine shop and didn't wanna go drilling after I clean it.