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Belt tensioner on 97 3.3l


94&92Astro
08-29-2009, 08:39 PM
I have read till my eyes bleed--looked under and over the engine and still cannot figure out how the tensioner is attached. Much less how to put another one on.:runaround:

94&92Astro
08-30-2009, 12:18 AM
I have read till my eyes bleed--looked under and over the engine and still cannot figure out how the tensioner is attached. Much less how to put another one on.:runaround:

I bought another one and see the bolt sticking out of the back-- I would ask for an easy way to get to the nut that releases the tension pulley assembly but I already know the ansewer-- I'll crawl under and check out a view from the bottom!

94&92Astro
08-30-2009, 06:45 PM
I bought another one and see the bolt sticking out of the back-- I would ask for an easy way to get to the nut that releases the tension pulley assembly but I already know the ansewer-- I'll crawl under and check out a view from the bottom!

Looks like this thread belongs to me--OK--to whomever it may concern--YES--you can get to that bolt from underneath--without removing the alternator or anything else except the belt--You have to pick the van up higher than usual --so PLEASE don't try this unless you have a large floor jack and for god sake use jackstands.. anyway, the bolt will be located above the power steering pump--you can see it and don't confuse the one stuck in back of the power steering pump. You need an extra long rachet extension witha 15mm socket- and a flashlight--not easy as most of the work was with one hand.. maybe I had some devine intervention since I am donating the vehicle to a church and have spent $300 and two days of sweat induced frustration getting this POS out of my driveway. Anyway its DONE.

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