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May 22nd, 2007, 02:59 PM
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changing my belt
so ya i just went and grabbed a new serpentine belt.... but im a complete noob at mechanics really, so does anyone have tips for install? do i just push down on the auto-tensioner and take old one off or is there anything i should be taking into consideration?
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May 22nd, 2007, 03:01 PM
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Doc
 
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just turn the tensioner pulley and slide the belt off.
just make sure to remember your belt routing and you should be fine
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May 22nd, 2007, 03:03 PM
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Use a 3/8" rachet to relieve pressure off of the belt. It just fits right into the front of the belt tensionert pulley. Also, draw the belt routing out if you have to- it is a pain if you forget it.
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May 22nd, 2007, 03:04 PM
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Doc
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there is an on-line manual I posted in the tech section that can walk you through it.
It also has the belt routing in pic form you could print out
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May 22nd, 2007, 03:09 PM
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ty for all of the info :-) im gonna go install it now
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May 22nd, 2007, 03:10 PM
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Doc
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good luck
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May 22nd, 2007, 03:11 PM
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May the force be strong with you, modded Jedi son..............................
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May 22nd, 2007, 03:12 PM
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Doc
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May 22nd, 2007, 03:19 PM
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haha so i definitely havent even walked out my door yet, i cat find that damn tech article, ive looked under every link ; ;
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May 22nd, 2007, 03:28 PM
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May 22nd, 2007, 04:43 PM
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HMUSN, your pic offends me, can u take it off please......................joking
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May 22nd, 2007, 07:04 PM
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so i went out to install a new belt at 2:30, and am just walking in the door 4 and a half hrs later ahahhaha
can i make a list of what went wrong? sure i can..... 1. i dont own a 1/2 inch ratchet to mess with the auto tensioner. 2. the belt i was given at autozone was too long.... not because they gave me the wrong belt but because in some messed up way my pulley configuration is altered... ask me how and i will say ???? i have no clue... 3. i go to return the belt and do an even swap, but the difference in price is $3.60.........$3.60 that i didnt have in my pocket. 4. im now thinking that with the way the auto tensioner fully tensions out, my belt is probably a little loose and will probably do the same thing as the old one in a few weeks... damn, it feels good to vent /sigh |
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May 22nd, 2007, 08:10 PM
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that sucks brah.
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May 22nd, 2007, 08:25 PM
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I hope you don't gamble often...............
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May 22nd, 2007, 09:01 PM
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haha and to top it off, the first time i started my car tonight after it being warm, i have a screetch louder than before it was replaced.... i was kinda expecting it so i just laughed lol
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May 22nd, 2007, 10:02 PM
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Ouch, sorry about the problems bro.
One tip I will give is that whenever I am changing a belt, it is always easier to have a buddy help, so that one person can relieve the tension and the other can put on the belt.
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