Belt Replacement on 91 cav
JJ Newel
05-13-2006, 08:02 PM
I gotta replace my belt on a 91 cavalier RS with the 2.2 L engine, is there a trick or secrete about doing it on this car because i just can't get it on and yes i am moving the tensioner but it isnt helping. Any help would be great please put instructions or tips. THX everyone.
OverAllComa
05-14-2006, 02:24 AM
It's possible that the tensioner's gone stupid on you. Consider unbolting the alternator to loosen the belt.
JJ Newel
05-14-2006, 01:01 PM
Yea the old tensioner broke so i put on a new tensioner and now i'm having a hard time putting on the new belt, i did rotate the tensioner but i don't see how its loosening tension on the belt.
OverAllComa
05-14-2006, 01:59 PM
It should turn the other end of the tensioner. If it doesn't, you may have gotten a defective replacement. Like I said, if it still won't work, you can route the belt and loosen the alternator then tighten it back down once you get the belt around the pulley.
89Sunbird
05-15-2006, 06:26 PM
If all else fails, just unbolt the alternator or alternator pulley and tilt it until you can pull the belt off...
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