How to relieve the belt tension? URGENT!!!!
My drivebelt slipped out of its way because I drop oil accidentally on it.
I clean the belt and all pulleys with soap, now I'm trying to put the belt back.
The problem is I can't relieve the tension off the tensioner. I use a 3/4 socket, I turn the hex bolt with the tool toward me. With a lot of force, the bolt turns, but not the tensioner. I pull the belt w/ the second hand at same time, but it still doesn't move.
I do something wrong, or what is the problem with this tensioner? It's not rusty.
Forget to mention, it's a Windstar 98 3.8L.
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2003 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8L OHV
2002 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L OHV (sold)
1998 Ford Windstar LX 3.8L OHV (sold)
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS 3.1L OHV (sold)
2004 Hyundai Accent GS 1.6L DOHC manual (sold)
1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme S 3.1L OHV (sold)
2002 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor 4.6L SOHC (sold)
A Windstar without having the check engine light is not a real Windstar.
Last edited by serge_saati; 10-18-2009 at 04:16 PM.
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