When I change the serpentine belt started slipping

Tiny
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 19,600 MILES
How come when I change the serpentine belt started slipping
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 AT 11:02 PM

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Tiny
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Hi:
It sounds like the belt tensioner is bad, and when you removed the old one, it finally went. Check to see if the belt is tight or if it seems somewhat loose. This guide can help you change the belt out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

and

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/chevrolet/silverado/1999

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 AT 9:03 PM

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