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Old Apr 20, 2002 | 07:05 PM
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Anyone know what size socket is needed to loosen the belt tensioner, trying to get belt off so I can remove the frisbee but it seems that 9/16's is too small and 5/8's will start to round the head if I try to exert pressure... The head is not rounded and I wondered if maybe I'm dealing with metric which I have none that big.. before going and buying a set I figured someone here might know... :confused:
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Old Apr 20, 2002 | 07:06 PM
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Default Re: Belt tensioner release problem.. (Paul T)

On an '85, you just use a 1/2" breaker bar. The end of the bar (that sockets normally attach to) just slips in the hole.
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Old Apr 20, 2002 | 07:13 PM
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That was it, damn idiot I was trying to loosen the bolt that attaches the tensioner..
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Old Apr 20, 2002 | 08:08 PM
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My 1st time trying to get the belt off last year.....I nearly had the tensioner removed before asking how to do it; love this Forum.

I love to wrench on my Corvette so I keep comming back.

BTW, you should bring that fine looking Corvette to Raceway Park on Sat. July 27 for the Vette Magazine " East Coast Corvette Show & Go". It's a nice day of Corvette show and/or racing.


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