I have to compress the sides slightly on the genuine GM pollen filters to place them in position, but they still need a helping finger to support them until 'clipped'.... Maybe I should write to GM and tell them their filters are the wrong size then....
Mine tend not to support themselves in the frame whilst changing them - a finger is needed to hold them on situ whilst fastening the clips. And that is genuine GM charcoal filters.... can't say about other makes, as I've only ever fitted genuine GM.
I've the exact same issues in every respect with one of mine. I've done everything mentioned here, but it's not resolved it, so anything that actually sorts it will be greatly appreciated...
That's correct. I have bought a couple of GM tensioner blocks relatively recently that were listed for the V6 Saab, which are a different GM part number as a kit, but an identical tensioner block for the later 2.6 / 3.2 in every respects. The last kit fitted on my 3.2 was built up of separately bought items - ie tensioner block, belt and lower idler, all genuine GM. Buying complete kits these days is rather expensive.
I have his contact no. If you want to pm me your contact details, I can pass them onto him (assuming I can get hold of him of course), and hopefully he will contact you back at his convenience (that's if he wishes to do so!!)