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The best way to tell is engine performance. It should start and idle normally (no unusual engine vibration, smooth and consistent idle). It should have no unusual sounds like a whining sound (symptom of a belt that is too tight) or a flapping/tapping sound (symptom of a belt that is too loose or valve tapping due to improper timing). When test driving it, there should be no loss of power and acceleration should be normal (no hesitation, no knocking, no backfire). The engine operating temperature should be in the normal operating range (as before the install). Your gas mileage should also be what it was before the install--be sure to monitor it . If the belt is off by even as much as one tooth either direction, you will likely know it if you notice any of the above symptoms.
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