Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2004 22:33:05 +0000 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamfitter.com> Subject: Re: Saab 9000 CSE 96 Serpentine Belt change
Walt Kienzle wrote: > > The tensionor doesn't have any settings to allow release or adjustment. > There is a Saab tool that fits into two notches to keep the tensionor in > place with the tension off the belt after you have used a wrench to move the > tensionor into that position. The "special" tool can easily be fabricated. > I did it with a bracket I bought from the hardware store that had two holes > in it that are 4.5" apart. I secured two bolts into the bracket and they > fit into the notches. I got the specifications from the Haynes 9000 service > manual. It is now available in the US through 3rd party sellers in the > "used and new" section of Amazon.com: > http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/books/1859607640/002-3233482-8239253. Still the price USD 28.71 for the Haynes manual seems quite steep. UK price is GBP 14.99 at most. Actually USD 25.63 because the USD is low today. I have a surplus Haynes 9000 service manual 1985-1998 that I'll sell for GBP 10+ postage (~3) in the UK. Johannes