does the standard c16xe multi rib alternator setup clear a nova's chassis leg?

[Curtoise]

As above, I preffer the multi rib compared to the v belts but some say it clears and some say it doesnt
Cheers

[meritlover]

....some say it clears and some say it doesnt...

this is true

[SimonTW]

I have had two Nova's with C16XE's and not had a problem with either one.

[johnd]

mine does here is a pic
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc384/johnd7/003_zps88204676.jpg (http://s1209.photobucket.com/user/johnd7/media/003_zps88204676.jpg.html)

[Curtoise]

Brilliant I will keep it on thanks

[chrisd1986]

just remember it it will be a bitch to change so i would fit a new belt at the same time

[_Jake]

Ive read that it will rub on a mk1 and clear on a mk2 as the chassis legs on a mk2 are slightly wider.... could just be the shonky gm build qaulity though!

[Curtoise]

changing it for the standard V belt now. that engine must of had air con or power steering as its got some weird mount for it

[meritlover]

the alternator and crank pulleys still align, you just need to measure the circumferance and buy a shorter belt.

[mowgli]

Ive read that it will rub on a mk1 and clear on a mk2 as the chassis legs on a mk2 are slightly wider.... could just be the shonky gm build qaulity though!

considering that the shells are the same on a mk1 & a mk2, i doubt that its different

[SimonTW]

Both of mine were mk1's.

[Southie]

I had a issue when fitting the multi groove, this was down to having solid mounts which pulled my engine across more though.
For what it's worth it was a MK1.