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PostSubject: Belt tensioner replacement   Belt tensioner replacement EmptyThu Apr 14, 2011 10:40 pm

Does anyone have a service guide they could scan the page from or post simple instructions? Just looking at it I can't see how it comes off. I'm sure it's going to be involved. Thanks in advance.
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PostSubject: Re: Belt tensioner replacement   Belt tensioner replacement EmptyFri Apr 15, 2011 2:03 am

You didn't say specifically what you have to work on, but there are both specific threads in the Writeup section, as well as this one that is quite inclusive:

https://rivperformance.editboard.com/t725-write-up-replacing-belts-and-pulleys
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PostSubject: Re: Belt tensioner replacement   Belt tensioner replacement EmptyFri Apr 15, 2011 7:10 am

I need to replace the actual tensioner on my 97. Been lucky to have made it through the winter.
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PostSubject: Re: Belt tensioner replacement   Belt tensioner replacement EmptyFri Apr 15, 2011 3:08 pm

manofmany wrote:
I need to replace the actual tensioner on my 97. Been lucky to have made it through the winter.

Hopefully, that link will help you - but again, there are TWO tensioners on a supercharged motor... ?
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PostSubject: Re: Belt tensioner replacement   Belt tensioner replacement EmptyFri Apr 15, 2011 3:49 pm

manofmany wrote:
I need to replace the actual tensioner on my 97. Been lucky to have made it through the winter.

please have a look at the write up Eldo pointed to, and please be aware that those *#&$(@#* plastic elbows (with their o-rings) are now available through NAPA dealers if you are replacing your accessory tensioner and bust yours or the replacement tensioner comes without (but it will take a good counterpoerson to find them)...

You won't need unusual tools or unusual contortions to get the job done.

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PostSubject: Re: Belt tensioner replacement   Belt tensioner replacement EmptyFri Apr 15, 2011 3:53 pm

Albert makes a good point... (note that he's talking about the 'rear' or 'accessory' tensioner.)
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PostSubject: Re: Belt tensioner replacement   Belt tensioner replacement EmptyFri Apr 15, 2011 7:54 pm

Sorry, I was thinking of our other car. Totally forgot what the 3800 looked like lol

I'll go through that thread later this weekend. Thanks
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PostSubject: Re: Belt tensioner replacement   Belt tensioner replacement EmptySat Apr 16, 2011 6:09 pm

Accessory: https://rivperformance.editboard.com/t7519p15-write-up-replacing-accessory-belt-tensioner

Supercharger: https://rivperformance.editboard.com/t2887p75-write-up-replacing-supercharger-belt-tensioner

This stuff is in the write-ups tab at top, or can just search "tensioner". The link previously posted is for belts & pulley maintenance.

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