Changing the belt.
Le Mans Master
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From: Louisiana
I've been screwed around on my 95 at the parts houses. Autozone and NAPA both sold me the wrong size belt on more than one occasion. The belt sizes they have in their computer is shorter than the actual belt that fit my 95. I'm not sure if the same sizes fit all LT1 C4's but my 95 took a 67.5" belt.
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Drifting
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From: Scottsdale AZ
Cut a section of pipe about 2 1/2 feet long. You end up holding the tensioner for a long time, but are limited on extension length by the hood. A second set of hands comes in handy. If you let the tensioner go without the belt on it cycles counterclockwise to far to get the wrench and extender back on (rad hose in the way). I fed the belt around the A/C compressor last. If you try to feed it around the alternator it makes to drastic of a curve change just below. The wrench goes on the center of the tensioner pully unlike L98s that have a 1/2 socket hole in the arm. Eric
Oh yeah be sure to use the box end of the wrench. More stable hold and you need the slight bend the box side has to clear the other pullys.
Oh yeah be sure to use the box end of the wrench. More stable hold and you need the slight bend the box side has to clear the other pullys.
Drifting
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Heel & Toe
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From: CA
Belt too short
I've been screwed around on my 95 at the parts houses. Autozone and NAPA both sold me the wrong size belt on more than one occasion. The belt sizes they have in their computer is shorter than the actual belt that fit my 95. I'm not sure if the same sizes fit all LT1 C4's but my 95 took a 67.5" belt.
It was short enough to cause too much tension but not so short that I couldn't get it on.
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From: Suisun City CA 1992 Coupe LT1 A4
I used a 3/8" breaker bar and a short piece of pipe. If I remember right there was a clearance issue with a 1/2" bar and socket. Not all LT1 belts are the same. Mine happened to be one of those double sided belts. I went all over town trying to find one but all they carried was the single sided belt. I had to get one from the Chevy dealer for $60.
Race Director
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From: Fisher, IL
yeah mines falling apart too. I bought a belt about 3 months ago thinking i was going to replace it but haven't gotten around to fixing it.
It's sitting under my drivers seat with the proper wrench just in case.
Now that i hear it could be the wrong size i better go do it sometime soon.
But it's pretty easy. Just get your old one off, route the new one. then hold the tensioner to get the last part on.
It's sitting under my drivers seat with the proper wrench just in case.
Now that i hear it could be the wrong size i better go do it sometime soon.
But it's pretty easy. Just get your old one off, route the new one. then hold the tensioner to get the last part on.
Melting Slicks
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From: Auburn MA
When I blew my belt 2 months ago It took the temp sensor with it. I couldnt get my tensioner to budge so I had to have a mechanic do it... But I did get the correct size Gatorback belt from an Autozone.
Racer
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From: Warren, Michigan
I use this kit for almost all my applications foreign and domestic. comes with almost every adapter needed and the longer handle.
http://djvmerchandise.com/pro1028217.html
http://djvmerchandise.com/pro1028217.html
Burning Brakes
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From: The burbs of Denver CO
Not a tough job, the second time you could do it in 20 mins. Use a 1/2 breaker bar, extend with pipe if necessary, reach in from the passenger side, breaker bar in right hand, pull the tensioner towards you and slip off the belt with your left hand, take to parts store and match. Piece of cake.
Le Mans Master
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From: Louisiana
I got mine from NAPA. If you go to their online store and look up a serp belt for the 95 LT1...it brings up this number (6K670). If you notice this is a 67" belt (6K670). I had to get the 6K675 to fit my 95.
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From: Heart of Dixie
