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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 10:56 PM
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Just removed belts, main pulley rotated... is this a problem?

Hey, i just removed my belts for the greddy pulley kit install, and my main pulley rotated around a good 90 degrees or so... can this cause problems with timing at all and kill the motor? Im sorry to ask, i am just paranoid about my car... thanks alot
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 11:02 PM
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you did not loosen the main pully did you? if not then it is np.
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 11:25 PM
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Old Oct 2, 2004 | 01:58 AM
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Rotating the main pulley is no problem. We don't have anything to get out of sync.

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Old Oct 2, 2004 | 02:41 AM
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thats why we have no timing belt
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Old Oct 2, 2004 | 01:53 PM
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Is there ANYTHING we have to take care of when replacing the belts. I need to replace mine and already have them in garage but need to know if I can just replace them or is there something to be aware of ?
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Old Oct 2, 2004 | 09:18 PM
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Replacing the two belts is just like doing it to any other car. Same principles.

NIKE , "JUST DO IT, DON' THINK TOO MUCH".
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Old Oct 3, 2004 | 03:33 AM
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Be a bit cautious about belt tension. Too tight can and will cause water pump failure, and actually, too loose can cause vibrations in the belt that will take out the pump too! Pull the air pump up a little bit and cinch it down with both bolts. Tighten the alternator bolt until you can push the belt only about 1/4 inch or so. Start and run the engine. Tighten or loosen the belt until it just stops vibrating while idling.

Or get a tensioner...
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