Problem adjusting tension on serpentine belt

1999 SATURN SL2
220,000 MILES • 1.9L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TB.CARES
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Can't remove auxiliary engine mounting brackets.
Dec 19, 2021 at 5:54 AM
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TB.CARES
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I need access to the belt tension adjusting part.
Dec 19, 2021 at 6:02 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

I attached the procedure for removing the tensioner and installing it for you below so you can gain access to the struts.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-serpentine-belt-tensioner-works

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Roy
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Dec 19, 2021 at 6:42 AM
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TB.CARES
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I can't read the type.
Dec 19, 2021 at 7:17 AM
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I don't understand. Please explain.

Roy
Dec 19, 2021 at 7:19 AM
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Never mind. I was able to enlarge it to read text.
Thank you.
Dec 19, 2021 at 7:43 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Let me know if you have any questions.

Roy
Dec 19, 2021 at 8:10 AM
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TB.CARES
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Well, I think lifting the engine was quite a bit more work than I intended to try to do. I sprayed some belt rejuvenator or conditioner or whatever that stuff is called on the belt and I'm hoping that'll hold for a while. Thanks for your help.
Dec 19, 2021 at 9:13 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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That is very temporary. It will wear off very quickly.

Roy
Dec 19, 2021 at 9:10 PM
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Did you respond? I got an email but nothing came through.

Roy
Dec 25, 2021 at 9:19 AM
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