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belt tensioner

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Posted by: 98LSC32V

Any writeups online on how to install a new belt tensioner?

Posted by: Moes8

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Originally Posted by 98LSC32V

Any writeups online on how to install a new belt tensioner?

if i am not mistaken it is nothing more than remove belt and then 2-4 10mm i think bolts ,and its off,10 minute job,not sure if anyone wrote up an article on it

Posted by: 02LSE96LSC91SE84TC

Yeah real easy. Remove belt, remove bolt, done. Reverse to install.

Posted by: nk121

Yeah, I did mine this weekend.
Very easy.

Posted by: Markviiiedrea

an oil change is worse on these cars

Posted by: 98LSC32V

Thanks guys, it was easier than I thought it would be.

Posted by: Markviiiedrea

no prob!

Posted by: davidm

Whats the reason for changing it? Noise?

Posted by: 98LSC32V

I noticed there was a lot of "play" with the tensioner when I revved the motor manually with the hood open. I got a Dayco/Goodyear tensioner and it has taken care of the issue.