1992 BMW 325 Alternator replacement

1992 BMW 325
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BALDYAZ
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I HAVE REMOVER OLD ALTERNATOR i AM ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL THE NEW ALTERNATOR. iS THERE A TENSION RELEASE FOR THE SERPENTINE BELT? I HAVE LOOKED AND EVEN BOUGHT A CHILTON MANUAL BUT CAN'T SEEM TO LOCATE THE RELEASE.
Mar 26, 2008 at 10:50 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Pop the cap off the tensioner pulley and turn the Allen or Torx bolt to achieve adjustment. I recommend a Robert Bentley manual for your car as the one you purchased isn't fit for wiping your a** with.
Mar 28, 2008 at 1:39 AM
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