 Replacing my alternator |
 Feb 13, 2009 - 9:33 AM
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Ok so I just had one question before I do this. The book/the guy at autozone made it seem a little too easy.
I get that you undue the 3 bolts and take out the two connectors and all the basics, my main question is regarding the belt. How will I know if the belt is properly put back on/tight enough? Is there a special tool I'll need or can I do it myself? Thanks, Matthew --------------------  |
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Feb 13, 2009 - 7:05 PM
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Yeah, there are some tools that you can use , a nippondenso or borroughs belt tension gauges. Or you can just use a straight edge and a ruler. pop the straight edge between two pulleys and use the ruler to measure the amount of deflection, shouldnt be more than 1/2 inch if the distance between the pulleys is 12-16 inches, or 1/4 inch if the distance is 7-11 inches. (you would need to measure from the center of the pulley).
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mgpmatt Replacing my alternator Feb 13, 2009 - 9:33 AM
stephen_lee its pretty much a guess.
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pittfirefighter wow measuring and all... way too tough... twist t... Feb 24, 2009 - 4:09 AM |
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