96 GA GT alternator problems...
bmowery
04-15-2009, 08:14 PM
while replacing the alternator on a 96 v-6 alternator.. cant get the belt off... got the special tool from autozone but theres no room to get it down there... anyone got any ideas???
xeroinfinity
04-15-2009, 08:47 PM
If you have the idler pulley tool then you should be able to get it in there.
Did you push it both ways to see if it would loosen the tension ?
I think some of those tensioner tools have the 3/8" ratchet end at the wrong angle so its difficult to get it stuck in the hole on the tensioner. Ive used a thinner 3/8 ratchet, it is tight down there.
Good Luck
Did you push it both ways to see if it would loosen the tension ?
I think some of those tensioner tools have the 3/8" ratchet end at the wrong angle so its difficult to get it stuck in the hole on the tensioner. Ive used a thinner 3/8 ratchet, it is tight down there.
Good Luck
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