tensioner

[Codders]

ok so i got the bolts off of the power steering pulley over the crank but i cant get to the tensioner that holds that belt is there an easy way to do it, im having a hard time gettin between the wall and the tensioner, and just to make sure i turn left on the bolt in the middle of the tensioner?

 

[97gst_spyder]

Is the belt tight? If so I bump the start once to get to move. After a few tries it will usually line up.

Or loosen the Alt belt and turn the ps pulley.

 

[Codders]

yes the belt is tight but i cant get to that tensioner that holds to belt i cant even get the socket into it let alone a wrench...my main question is do i loosen the tensioner itself or the bolt that can move left and right on that bracket thing?

 

[97gst_spyder]

Bump the starter, or loosen the Alt....

 

[Codders]

the altenator belt is off here ill see if i can bring up a picture for you

 

[97gst_spyder]

If the alt belt is off, then the ps and water pump pulleys should spin without an issue. Is something seized?

 

[rlacasse1]

If it is setup like a 1g then you will need a long ass extension and you will have to wiggle it up into place.

 

[Codders]

ok i got the pulley off and unbolted the timing cover but it looks like the tensioner and water pump are holding it from coming off do i need to take these both off? or should i just use a little force and pop it off?

ok nvm i got the tensioner off now just gotta put the timing belt on