So im changing the idlers, cam belt and tensioner on my 1990 EJ20T.
But the tensioner that I took off is fowling on the crank case as you can see in the pics. The new one (which is exactly the same) seems to fowl as well and when I hold it (the new one)in position over the mount bolt holes it only seems to sit flush when pushed all the way to the right. As I slide it to the left as recommended, the lip where the pin hole is, hits the case almost immediately.
Can anyone advise they have seen this and whats the solution as if I leave it all the way over to the right I doubt the cam belt tensioner idler wont have the necessary tension on it.
I suspect I will need to grind the case slightly, has anyone done that ?
Cheers for any help,,
Mark

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