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How do you relieve the tension on the belt?

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Old 15-03-2006 | 01:41 PM
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Default How do you relieve the tension on the belt?
the one that drives the water pump and alternator ona a 4x4 cossie?
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Old 15-03-2006 | 02:20 PM
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the multi 'v' belt just a 17mm spanner on the tensioner wheel, amkes it turn concentrily clockwise and gives it enough free length to drop it off - simple design that never needs ajustment
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Old 15-03-2006 | 06:47 PM
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As above,the tensioner wheel is spring loaded,will need a spanner on it to fit the new belt too m8
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