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Tiny
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That will cause the problem. If you go to our homepage under the DIY section, you will find belt routing diagrams. Then you will see how it should be. If you have any trouble, let me know.

Joe
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Friday, December 9th, 2011 AT 5:42 PM
Tiny
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OK I can do this but I don't have the right tools
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Friday, December 9th, 2011 AT 5:55 PM
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What do you need? Also, you should only have one belt. Is that correct? Did you find the belt routing diagrams?
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Friday, December 9th, 2011 AT 5:57 PM
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No but I think I know how it goes on.I need sumthing to loosen the pulley? And yes I have one belt.
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Friday, December 9th, 2011 AT 6:33 PM
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Paula, was the belt on anything? As far as the belt, you should have an automatic belt tensionier. It will pivot one direction to loosen the belt then automatically return to tighten the belt.
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Friday, December 9th, 2011 AT 8:29 PM
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OKI'M BACK!

HAD TO INSTALL AN IGNITER IN MY NIECES FURNACE

YOU GOT THAT THING FIGGERED OUT YET?

SURELY THEY DID NOT SAY THE ALTERNATOR WAS DOIN' IT'S JOB AND IT NOT EVEN TURNIN'!

BAD-BAD-BAD AUTO PARTS STORE EMPLOYEE!

HURRY UP, WE'RE WAITIN' ON YOU TO DELIVER THE CHESS SQUARES. YES, I. GOT MILK!

HOW 'BOUT YOU J&N. SHE GONNA HAVE TO STOP AND GET YOU A J. UG?

1600 HRS HERE, WHEN DID YOU GET 'ER DONE?

THANKS. LEAST YOU COULD DO!

KEEP US INFORMED

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Friday, December 9th, 2011 AT 9:00 PM
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Sorry I had to get kids off bus feedem etc. So how do I make the thing loosen automatically.I mean like what do I need to pull on.I was assuming the wheel that's smooth & doesn't have the grooves that the tension spot
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Friday, December 9th, 2011 AT 10:58 PM
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Here is the belt routing diagram: https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/chevrolet/malibu/2004

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

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.
Joe
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Friday, December 9th, 2011 AT 11:07 PM
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OK either I'm an idiot or there isn't an automatic tension.I'm having trouble figuring this out.I've been able to find 4 pulleys 2 grooved & 1 smooth.
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Saturday, December 10th, 2011 AT 1:22 AM
Tiny
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LET ME CATCH UP----CAN YOU SEND PICS? POINT AT STUFF---WRITE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR POINTING?

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Saturday, December 10th, 2011 AT 1:29 AM
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Yes but I have to let my phone charge for a min. Cause the camra wont come up. Is there a cover over the tension pulley. They made it difficult to get your hands down there & try to do anything.I'm going from bottom & top & I just have no success.
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Saturday, December 10th, 2011 AT 1:37 AM
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3 GROOVED AND ONE SMOOTH?

ENGINE SIZE (I MISSED IT SOMEWHERE OR IT'S NEVER BEEN MENTIONED)

THE LINK J&N SENT---DOES YOUR SET UP LOOK THE EXACTLY THE SAME? AS ----THE 2ND DIAGRAM?

GIMME INFO--I TRY TO MAKE STUFF EZ FOR YOU!

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Saturday, December 10th, 2011 AT 1:42 AM
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No it looks more like the first diagram the belt isn't as big as the one in the diagram.. But the car is a 4 cylinder. The pulleys are set up like this.1 grooved by the alt, 1grooved underneath in the front, 1 big grooved on the bottom towards the backside on the bottom & then the smooth 1 is under next to the one by the alt
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Saturday, December 10th, 2011 AT 2:12 AM
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GOT. JEEP?

DOWN HERE, WE GOT TWO, READY TO GO!

OK GOT DIAGRAM FROM MITCHELL I---LOOKS TO BE THE SAME (GOT OTHER ONE TOO)---4 CYL IS 2.2L6 CYL IS 3.5L

YOURS.2.2L

TENSION-ER---PRESENTLY LOOKING THRU THIS STUFF

REVISING MY SEARCH WORDS

NOT GOOD W/ CARS----ONLY JEEPS!

WHAT IS (OR IS THERE) A GMC EQUIVALENT TO '04 MALIBU?

EX '86 FORD T-BIRD SAME AS '86 MERCURY COUGAR

KEEP ON TALKIN'I HAVE SEEN THE WHOLE TENSION-ER COME UNBOLTED AND FALL OFF OF SOME CARS. BE ALERT!

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Saturday, December 10th, 2011 AT 2:28 AM
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Alrighty now I feel like I'm getting sumwhere. OK how do I work the automatic tension part?I'm affraid the ******* that did this was trying to do it like w/tools the usual way.
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Saturday, December 10th, 2011 AT 2:57 AM
Tiny
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I USE A BREAKER BAR AND SOCKET

OR

1/2 DRIVE RATCHET AND SOCKET

PLACE SOCKET IN THE CENTER OF PULLEY ON THE BOLT AND PULL BACK!

SOMETIMES IT'S REALLY TIGHT IN THERE

DO NOT LEVER YOUR TOOLS OFF OF BREAKABLE OR PLASTIC STUFF!

I HAVE AT TIMES HAD TO SORTA HELP GET IT TO MOVE THAT "LAST LITTLE BIT". USING AN AX HANDLE, ETC. GRABBING IT WHERE EVER IT WOULD WORKPLEASE NO BREAKY NUTHIN' ELSE!

MY KRYSTAL'S ARE COLD. AREN'T THEY?

HAVE TO GET SOME MORE

ARE WE AIDING YOU AT ALL. WANT ME TO GET RID OF THE OTHER WANNA BE. WISHES HE HAD A JEEP TOO! JUST ASK HIM.I FEEL SORRY FOR HIM.I'D HATE TO HAVE TO LIVE LIFE W/ NO JEEP

YOU DID GET THAT DIAGRAM I SENT VIA CYBERMAIL?

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Saturday, December 10th, 2011 AT 3:12 AM
Tiny
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Paula, the first pic I sent was for the 4 cyl. Review the video I sent. It shows how to work the self adjuster. It turns on a pivot. Like CJ said, if you upload a pic, we will have a better shot at helping you. Honestly, the worst part is installing the new belt down low.

Let me know what you need.
Joe
PS: If you haven't watched the video, do so. I think it will help.
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Saturday, December 10th, 2011 AT 3:12 AM
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The video wouldn't let me watch. So I thought the pic looked like what I was dealing with.I think its to dark the pics wont come out right.I have a light but its not bright enuf for the camera. So I still need tools w/the automatic tension pulley? And krystals are soggy! Don't get rid of j I like him he's my buddy. Lol
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Saturday, December 10th, 2011 AT 3:44 AM
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I don't know how in2 sports either one of you are but I'm a big sports nut.I've been going backNforth from you guys & ESPN & there is just to much sickos in this world. Its just a bunch of ridiculousness
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Saturday, December 10th, 2011 AT 4:13 AM
Tiny
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So I found a video on YouTube & I got it figures out now.I need a lil ratchet or wrench but it looks soooo simple I feel like a ******* LOL. Wish it wasn't so cold I'd go out there & do it now.
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