Belt tensioner

Tiny
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How do I install my belt tensioner I have a new one but when I try to put it on it wont adjust it properly I try to torque it but no dice the new one I bought it comes with a latch on it next to this rubber thing do I need to remove the latch before I install the tensioner I'm doing this on a Pontiac grandam gt v6 engine I believe its a 3.2 it has 112000 miles on it. But my question is if I just bought a new one do I need to do anything to it meaning do I adjust anything on it or what? Please I need desperate help
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 AT 3:55 AM

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Tiny
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It should look the same as the one you took off. IT is self tensioning so there is no adjustment. The pulley has a nut on it that you pivot the tensioner with a wrench. 3.1 or 3.4 is probably the size motor.

Feel free to post a pic if needed.
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Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 AT 7:52 AM

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