the tensor is way back there and i cant reach it to get it off any ideas what i should do i may go to a mechinic and the new years soany spicific tools i should use to do it myself i dont know cause a box wrench or whatever wont fit
2006-12-16 02:42:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The belt tensioner should have a square slot in it, about 1/2" square, for inserting a long-handled wrench (like a torque wrench). When inserted and pressure applied, the tensioner will move just enough to slip the belt off. However, the tensioner could be stuck or frozen so rather than gamble on breaking something- my advice, given that this is the first time (evidently) that you are attempting this, is to go to your local quickie-lube place; most of them replace serpentine belts. Pay the few extra bucks for them to do it (and watch what they do, and what type of wrench/bar they use...then you'll know what to do next time, and what you'll need). Hope this info helped.
2006-12-16 03:41:10 · answer #1 · answered by answerman63 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do it, there is always a way, you just might have to look at it and think for a while.
If not, just take it to a mechanic, it's only a belt, shouldn't cost that much to replace it.
2006-12-16 02:45:01 · answer #2 · answered by You may be right 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They make a special tool for that follow the link I gave you.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/TOOL/POR_TOOL_CAT585_pg40.htm
2006-12-16 02:53:23 · answer #3 · answered by Chic 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋