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Old May 22, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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Need help replaceing Belt

Hey guy,

My car need a new belt, the old one is crack and splitting. Time to replace a new one.

can someone tell me how to replace the belt? where is the automatic belt tensioner? and how do I turn it.
any pictures is appricated.

thanks in advance!

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Old May 23, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by StevE55
Hey guy,

My car need a new belt, the old one is crack and splitting. Time to replace a new one.

can someone tell me how to replace the belt? where is the automatic belt tensioner? and how do I turn it.
any pictures is appricated.

thanks in advance!


Use the 16mm Head that is part of the casting on the mono belt tensioner

Do NOT use the torx bolt as it will loosen
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Old May 23, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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