serpentine belt tensioner problem

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Jul 13, 2015 | 12:09 AM

jimbrownell

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serpentine belt tensioner problem

On my 1988, I can't put a square drive 1/2 inch wrench into the square hole on the belt tensioner because it is behind the black disk that is mounted on the water pump pulley. Is there a problem with the tensioner, or what? Thanks.

Jul 13, 2015 | 01:49 AM

Ratboy

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I used a 1/2" breaker bar. Its a little thinner than a ratchet and the swivel allows you to work it in.

Jul 13, 2015 | 10:32 AM

charliet615

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I helped a friend change his, i removed the frisbee from the water pump, 4 bolts, then used the 1/2" drive to change the belt.

Jul 13, 2015 | 10:46 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by charliet615

I helped a friend change his, i removed the frisbee from the water pump, 4 bolts, then used the 1/2" drive to change the belt.

Most leave the frisbee off.

Jul 13, 2015 | 11:53 AM

jimbrownell

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Thanks! This is my first corvette. What is the frisbee for anyway?

Jul 13, 2015 | 10:40 PM

QZRBLU

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbrownell

Thanks! This is my first corvette. What is the frisbee for anyway?

Jim,
I believe the original thought was that the frisbee would absorb the shock of the A/C compressor starting and stopping. My frisbee has been gone for a few years and I've noticed no abnormal movement of the serpentine belt when the compressor engages and it's much easier to access the water pump and the serpentine belt.

HTH,

Mick