Here is how to remove a/c, smog, and tensioner w/ no brackets

[Agent_4573]

I don't get hte whole fuss with the loss of the tensioner. I can swear when i used to hang around my dads auto shop that many a time did we use a pry bar on the alternator to tighten the belt, and then just tightened down the alternator bolts. I remember doing this to to dune buggy's, cars, trucks, just about everything. As long as you keep an eye on it, it should be fine. Everytime you check your oil just put a little pressure on the belt to see if its still tight.