[Porsche-O-Phile]

I have not needed to (my cars are all pre-'87) but if I ever got an '87+ 944 or transplanted in a '87+ engine I'd absolutely change to the older style pulley and delete that autotensioner. Absolutely and without question. I despise those things that much. Try working on one and you'll see what I mean. They turn a 10-minute job into a 3-hour job when doing belts.

Most guys I know with 'em end up cutting the old belts off simply 'cause they can't get the g-damned tensioner to release properly. Stupid design, IMO.