Saturn 1996 sc

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by ernie, Jul 21, 2006.

  1. ernie

    ernie Guest

    There appears to be a broken spring in the tensioner.
    The drivebelt suddenly became loose and lost power steering
    and alt. and you can move the tensioner without effort.
    Is there a simple way to change the tensioner or is this
    a job for the shop?
    Ernie
     
    ernie, Jul 21, 2006
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  2. ernie

    Fred V. Guest

    I replaced the one on my 94. It was a fairly easy job
    until I had to go to the hardware store to get the
    type of wrench I needed for one of the bolts. I believe
    it was a combination wrench with a small ratchet
    drive on one end. This was the only tool that fit in the
    space and had room to turn. So be prepared to get
    a new tool. To get the belt on or off you just turn the tensioner bolt
    that's in the middle of the tensioner to loosen the belt.

    Fred
     
    Fred V., Jul 21, 2006
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  3. ernie

    ernie Guest

    You are right about new tools . I have a set of box end ratchet
    but they were a little short to reach the top bolt from the top side.
    I even removed the top motor mount. ( It didn't help much) but with my
    daughter's
    very small hands (her car) we got the top bolt in place and runni8ng.
    ernie
     
    ernie, Jul 21, 2006
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