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Water pump / alt. belt

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by WaltP, Nov 25, 2003.

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  1. WaltP

    WaltP Formula 3

    Nov 1, 2003
    1,505
    Cape Canaveral/Atlanta
    Full Name:
    Walt P
    I have to retension my belt but am having a difficult time getting to the adj. nut & bolt on the alternator. I am working with the car on jack stands. Would this task be substanially easier with the car on a lift or is it just one of those hard to reach places?
     
  2. 308GTS

    308GTS Formula 3

    Dec 27, 2001
    2,223
    TN
    I use a long broom handle to tension the belt then I tighten the nut on the alt. with my other hand.
     
  3. pma1010

    pma1010 F1 Rookie

    Jul 21, 2002
    2,559
    Chicago
    Full Name:
    Philip
    Walt
    I use a pry bar wrapped in a cloth wedged between the alternator and the motor and apply gentle pressure to it as the adjustment bolt is tensioned. Generally you can get the adjuster "stiff" so that it will not slide back and release tension but still preserve the ability to tweak the position with a little effort on the pry bar.
    Philip
     

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