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how do you tighten alt belt?

Old Jun 2, 2011 | 10:28 PM
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how do you tighten alt belt?

I had my idler pulley and belts replaced about 3 months ago due to squealing upon start-up. Now the squealing is back and because I just replaced I figure the belts just need to be tightened a little. I've searched on the forum and everyone just says tighten the belts. Could someone explain in detail: HOW TO TIGHTEN THE BELTS? Thanks for the help, I got to get this squeal gone!
Old Jun 2, 2011 | 10:47 PM
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By using the tensioner from up top and tightening the pulley.
Old Jun 2, 2011 | 11:05 PM
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http://youtu.be/bJzpTHIky18
Old Jun 2, 2011 | 11:54 PM
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I changed my belts myself with the help from this youtube video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJzpTHIky18

Hope it helps!
Old Jun 3, 2011 | 05:36 AM
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What ever happened to Paul, anyway?
Old Jun 4, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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Same thing happened to me...replaced the belt as preventative maintenance because it was pretty cracked. A few hundred miles after replacing it, I got a squeak at startup because it had stretched a little from use. Tightened it again and it's fine after around 5000 more miles.

I just tightened it until it felt like I shouldn't be going any tighter...that's about the best advice I can give you.
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