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Small problem with the 97... (1/8)
12/20/07 10:55am

JimG

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I've pretty much beaten all the electrical gremlins now but I need to change the top belt.

How do I release the tensioner pulley? I've been reading and it tells me to use a 15mm wrench. My question am I removing the wheel or just using it to levarage the tension?

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Small problem with the 97... (2/8)
12/20/07 11:49am

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If it like other GM's I have worked on, you are just relieving the tension to release the belt.

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Small problem with the 97... (3/8)
12/20/07 1:31pm

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If it is a spring-loaded tensioner, you should be able to relieve the tension and remove the belt.

Just be careful nothing slips. Pinch

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Small problem with the 97... (4/8)
12/20/07 2:44pm

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Ditto all of the above...

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Small problem with the 97... (5/8)
12/20/07 2:51pm

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Release the tension by pushing the pulley to the right (if it's like my LS1). No need to remove the pulley assembly.

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Small problem with the 97... (6/8)
12/21/07 8:28am

JimG

Man, it's sure easy once it's 'splained to ya. Took about 10 minutes, most of that was looking for an extension cord for the drop light since my spouse stole them all for Christmas lights !

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Small problem with the 97... (7/8)
12/21/07 9:28am

Where is your LED headlamp?

That gives you light where ever you look and it's hands free.

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Small problem with the 97... (8/8)
12/21/07 9:35am

JimG

Yeah. I really should invest...

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