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07-20-2003, 07:45 PM

ImaginerStudios

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serpentine trick

Just wondering if there was a trick to getting the serpentine belt on easy. I have been working at it for an hour, and can't get it on the alternator.

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07-20-2003, 07:48 PM

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The last place you want the belt to go around is the tensioner. If it helps, have somebody to hold the belt in place around the alternator. I am able to do it myself though.

07-20-2003, 07:53 PM

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that would be the pulley to the lower right of the alternator right?

07-20-2003, 08:04 PM

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Right here

07-20-2003, 08:08 PM

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make sure you are taking the tension off the tensioner pulley, that will give you the extra room to slip the belt on

07-20-2003, 08:22 PM

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I thread it around all the pullies and leave the crank pulley last. Pull on the tensioner for some slack and slip it over the crank pulley. I do this from under the car.