89 camaro tension belt

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glamourtron@gmail.com - 11 Mar 2006 20:24 GMT

my husband is trying to replace my water pump,
but were not sure how to loosen tension.

anyone have any ideas?

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Cy Welch - 12 Mar 2006 05:44 GMT

> my husband is trying to replace my water pump,
> but were not sure how to loosen tension.
>
> anyone have any ideas?

Quite simple actually. You will see an idler with a spring involved up
at the top. Just put a 1/2 inch ratchet into it like it was a socket,
and just pull, one way will loosen the belt the other will try to make
it tighter. Just pull it loose and remove the belt. Change the pump,
and then reverse the process to put it back.

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89 Camaro RS 5.0 TBI
98 Passport
03 Malibu

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glamourtron@gmail.com - 15 Mar 2006 03:15 GMT

thank you so much!
it helped him alot!

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