LT1 Serpertine belt removal

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Aug 9, 2010 | 11:39 PM

Hector95Z28

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LT1 Serpertine belt removal

Do you really need a 3/8'-inch serpentine belt removal bar in order to remove the belt? I don't remember using one last time I switched one out in my 98 years ago?

Aug 9, 2010 | 11:42 PM

ACE1252

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A long 13mm boxed end wrench on the tensioner pulley bolt has worked fine for me for years.

Aug 10, 2010 | 12:26 AM

Mswezey

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+1

But I use a 1/2 in or 13 mm socket w/ racket

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Aug 10, 2010 | 12:36 AM

ACE1252

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Originally Posted by Mswezey

+1

But I use a 10 mm socket w/ racket

You use this.....

Damn, your good!!!!!

Last edited by ACE1252; Aug 10, 2010 at 12:39 AM.

Aug 10, 2010 | 01:12 AM

Mswezey

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ACE1252

You use this.....

Damn, your good!!!!!

LMAO!!!

haha....wow... thanks I needed that laugh...

Was gonna edit my post but I can't. haha

Aug 10, 2010 | 03:46 AM

Mr.GearheadZ28

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ACE1252

You use this.....

Damn, your good!!!!!

No actually, he's correct. The socket is for the belt tensioner while the racket is in case of this:

https://www.camaroz28.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=767027