New belt time..question..
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Melting Slicks
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Yah...kind of figured that... I usually have issues with the tensioners. Do you usually put the belt over that first to the inside then over the pulleys? Or the outside and wrestle with the wrench?
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I just replaced mine. I've found that leaving the alternator pulley for last is the easiest. Get everything routed, except the alternator, get a wrench on the tensioner bolt, release tension with one hand, reach over with the other and ease the belt into the alternator pulley. That way the wrench on the tensioner isn't in the way when you're getting the belt onto the tensioner pulley.
I also went with an AC Delco OEM replacement, as it was the exact same length as the original. Some of the aftermarket belts are a little different sized
I also went with an AC Delco OEM replacement, as it was the exact same length as the original. Some of the aftermarket belts are a little different sized
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I just replaced mine. I've found that leaving the alternator pulley for last is the easiest. Get everything routed, except the alternator, get a wrench on the tensioner bolt, release tension with one hand, reach over with the other and ease the belt into the alternator pulley. That way the wrench on the tensioner isn't in the way when you're getting the belt onto the tensioner pulley.
I also went with an AC Delco OEM replacement, as it was the exact same length as the original. Some of the aftermarket belts are a little different sized
I also went with an AC Delco OEM replacement, as it was the exact same length as the original. Some of the aftermarket belts are a little different sized
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Melting Slicks
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Deed is done, both belts in about a half an hour. My long arms helped a lot!!
I compared the Gatorback belts I got with the originals and they were the same length, fit perfect..
Thanks all...now time to do the rear brakes.
I compared the Gatorback belts I got with the originals and they were the same length, fit perfect..
Thanks all...now time to do the rear brakes.
Last edited by LS14ME2; Jan 31, 2015 at 04:00 PM.