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Date: Tue, 07 Dec 2004 13:24:00 +0000
From: Pooh Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com>
Subject: Re: Serpentine Belt tensioner


"yaofengchennospaml.com" wrote: > With the belt correctly routed but leave it loose on the idler. Use an > 18" long 1/2" drive breaker bar. Slip a 19 mm socket on it. Stand in > front of the engine on the passenger side. That'll be driver's side for NZ ! > Put the socket on the bolt > of the tensioner from the top between the coolant reservoir and the > engine and push. When you have the tensioner compressed this way with > your right hand holding the bar, bend down and slip the belt on the > idler with your left hand through the passenger side wheel opening. > > Takes about 2 minutes. This is by far the simplest way to compressed > the tensioner without any special tool. Oh well... I have to have my water pump replaced next week anyway. I'll leave it to the mechanic. Graham

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