how to install timing belt tensionner?
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how to install timing belt tensionner?
i tried searching but no luck. How do you compress the tensionner? Im lost plz help.
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Re: how to install timing belt tensionner?
I'm pretty sure there's a FAQ about this somewhere but you put it in a vise and insert a pin or wire to hold it in place.
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Re: how to install timing belt tensionner?
your supposed to use a press but not many have access to these so a vise should work just as well. i had a hell of a time putting mine back on too.
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Re: how to install timing belt tensionner?
I took mine to Autozone and they let me use thier bench vice for free.
Re: how to install timing belt tensionner?
Get a BIG C-clamp from home depot = $10... Then a big paper clip = 2 cents.. compress and insert clip... install tensioner and pull pin.. Enjoy...
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Re: how to install timing belt tensionner?
haha i went to Canadian Tire, used their C clanp in their store, and shoved a nail that i "found"
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Re: how to install timing belt tensionner?
Don't use a paper clip... that could be rather dangerous The shop manual says not to exert over 1000lbs when compressing it... that is a lot of pressure. GO get a drill bit that fits and compress it with a vise.
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Re: how to install timing belt tensionner?
I used a medicre sized c-clamp with no problems to compress it, then I shoved a small "brad" nail inside the hole to hold it.
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Re: how to install timing belt tensionner?
I think a paper clip is fine. I've used a bobby pin which is about half the thickness of a paper clip, and the bobby pin didn't even deform.Originally posted by mdavis:
Don't use a paper clip... that could be rather dangerous The shop manual says not to exert over 1000lbs when compressing it... that is a lot of pressure. GO get a drill bit that fits and compress it with a vise.
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Re: how to install timing belt tensionner?
I used a small drywall nail and it didnt bend it at all.