Is there a reverse belt tensioner for 3.8's without AC?

[imported_admin]

Here's the deal. We removed the AC from Jenn's car a few months back but now because of the serpentine belt routing the tensioner faces backwards. How does the belt tensioner work on cars that came without AC? Is there a reverse one? Her car started throwing the belt last week, it jumps one tooth back on the alternator. Its happened twice now and it shredded the belt (picking up a new one this afternoon). Thanks!

[Wicked 3800 V6]

Stefan I just responded to some other dude who had this problem, and I've thrown a belt once too (yes, !AC over here for my FI setup). Check the alignment of the alternator -- it might be out of plane with the rest of things.

Are you running a 615 or a 620 belt?

[nda0602v6]

I thought all 93-02 Firebirds/Camaros came standard with A/C?

[Timmy]

I took the a/c off my car 2 years ago and I dont even use the tensioner anymore. I keep the belt tight with the alternator, and ive never thrown a belt. I did the same thing to 1998silverbird's car and i dont think he's thrown one either.