Can't put serpentine belt back on after replacing alternator

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TIMOTHY HARRISON
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  • 1988 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
  • 4 CYL
  • 120,000 MILES
Serpentine belt seems too long now. I need a diagram
Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 11:02 AM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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Which 4 cylinder there are 2 see pic we have no diagram for a 2.3L overhead cam
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 12:05 PM
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MIKE H R
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Sometimes it is hard putting on a new belt, the tensioner need to give you slack to get the belt on, It should be a metric bolt in the center of the tensioner and needs to use a breaker bar with socket and put it on center bolt of the tensioner and push it lightly clockwise. That will move the tensioner away from the belt giving it slack to remove the belt, to install you will have to move the tensioner the same until the belt slips over it and make sure everything is correct on the pulleys before letting off on the tensioner. Quick note, watch your fingers when you have the tensioner loosened and putting on the new belt
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Monday, February 26th, 2018 AT 8:30 AM

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