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1991 Chevy Lumina belt tensioner

Tiny
PATTIL
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  • 1991 CHEVROLET LUMINA
Engine Mechanical problem
1991 Chevy Lumina 4 cyl

what kind of wrench, socket or otherwise do I need to take off the factory belt tensioner?
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 AT 5:03 PM

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Tiny
BUDDYCRAIGG
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If you are wanting to remove the pressure on the belt, most autopart stores have a tool you can rent that will make it easier. It has a flat head and will fit in tight places that a breaker bar or ratchet cannot.

If you are wanting to remove the tensioner, it's normally a 15mm socket and a ratchet
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 AT 8:44 PM
Tiny
LARRYPOKEY
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I use my 1/2 break over bar with a socket on it that goes to 3/8. There is a square hole on the tensioner that this fits in. The bar gives you easy leverage being that I use the 18'' one and push toward the firewall, take off the alternator first with the left hand while I am using the bar with the right hand, easy as it is all right there at you in one place. Hope this helps.
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