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Old 09-06-14, 07:28 AM
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Belt tension

This is a newbie question but haven't found the answer.

What is the correct method of tightening the belts? I am use to a screw or a bolt to tighten the tension but there doesn't seem to be one on the alternator bracket. Or is it missing from my car? If it helps I just installed the dual belt alt pulley.

Is there a spot to put a breaker bar for more leverage?
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Under the alternator and wedge the breaker bar near the water pump mount. From the passenger side, if you can twist the alternator belt apprx 180 degress, thats tight enough
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stick a pry bar underneath the alternator and pull upand tighten the bolt
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