how do i tighten the sepentine belt

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Mar 6, 2009 | 11:03 PM

miltontl

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how do i tighten the sepentine belt

my belt is squeaking badly and stops when i turn the steering all the way to one side. i put some belt dressing (conditioner as it say on the can) and that made it squeak worse.

Mar 6, 2009 | 11:15 PM

finneys98xj

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my belt is squeaking badly and stops when i turn the steering all the way to one side. i put some belt dressing (conditioner as it say on the can) and that made it squeak worse.

theere is a bolt on the PS pump that you tighten it is under the resevor on your year.

Mar 6, 2009 | 11:33 PM

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also i replaced the thermostat and got fluid the belt

Mar 6, 2009 | 11:35 PM

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also i replaced the thermostat and got fluid the belt

that may be making it squewk Check how tight the belt is before you adjust.

Mar 6, 2009 | 11:37 PM

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how do you know when it is tight i heard you shouldnt be able to twist the belt no more or no less than 90 degrees

Mar 6, 2009 | 11:38 PM

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how do you know when it is tight i heard you shouldnt be able to twist the belt no more or no less than 90 degrees

i havent heard the but you shouldn't beable to move it much up an down. I forget the tolerance.

Mar 6, 2009 | 11:41 PM

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thanks for your time you've been a big help

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