Alternator belt trouble 1998 taurus
MrPieretti
02-20-2004, 12:28 PM
Recently my alternator died on me which is a story in itself but I am currently taking off the alternator but I am not sure which of the bolts i losen to loosen the alternator belt. Someone have mercy.
02duratec
02-23-2004, 08:36 PM
you have to pull back on the spring loaded tensioner this will release the tension on the belt so you can slip it off
MrPieretti
02-23-2004, 09:45 PM
Where is the spring loaded tensioner located. I can not find anything that looks spring loaded, everything i see is bolted to the block.
02duratec
02-25-2004, 01:34 PM
it is an idler pulley which holds tension on the belt you need to pull on it using a socket or belt tensioner tool...I think you need a repair manual....I do not know or wish to offend you but be sure your not in over your head on this project
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