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Old Oct 2, 2023 | 09:43 PM
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Belt tensioner broke

I was trying to change my alternator so when i went to turn the Belt tensioner with my 1/2 drive, a piece of it broke off, I will put a picture down below how should i go about getting this fixed, Thanks
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Old Oct 3, 2023 | 05:09 AM
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Remove and replace the tensioner. It's really the only option to fix it.
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Old Oct 3, 2023 | 03:17 PM
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Rock auto ftw. Its where I got mine
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Old Oct 3, 2023 | 07:28 PM
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I keep one as backup. I have broken a tensioner putting in a new belt
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Old Oct 8, 2023 | 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by schuhie
Remove and replace the tensioner. It's really the only option to fix it.
How would u go about taking it off, Since i cant turn it to relieve the tension and take the belt off is it alright if i just take the bolts off normal?
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Old Oct 8, 2023 | 07:16 AM
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How would u go about taking it off, Since i cant turn it to relieve the tension and take the belt off is it alright if i just take the bolts off normal?
Unbolt it from the block out, put new one on call it a day. Being it's broke you don't have to loosen the tension .
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or cut the belt
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Old Oct 8, 2023 | 05:06 PM
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or cut the belt
But then your buying a belt and tensioner.
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Old Oct 8, 2023 | 07:41 PM
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But then your buying a belt and tensioner.
perfect opportunity
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Old Oct 9, 2023 | 01:40 AM
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perfect opportunity
Lol I guess but I don't see the need to buy something extra when its not needed.
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Old Oct 9, 2023 | 07:11 AM
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Lol I guess but I don't see the need to buy something extra when its not needed.
my experience with the fan belt is whenever i replace any pulley it will start squealing(unbearably loud) . thats why I got the belt from autozone rather than online
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my experience with the fan belt is whenever i replace any pulley it will start squealing(unbearably loud) . thats why I got the belt from autozone rather than online
Ah ok that makes since lol. Here I thought you were spending the poor guys money for him lol
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