Can't put serpentine belt back on after replacing alternator

1988 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL
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TIMOTHY HARRISON
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Serpentine belt seems too long now. I need a diagram
Apr 4, 2017 at 11:02 AM
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which 4 cylinder there are 2 see pic we have no diagram for a 2.3L overhead cam
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Apr 4, 2017 at 12:05 PM
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MIKE H R
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sometimes it is hard putting on a new belt, the tensioner need to give you slack to get the belt on, It should be a metric bolt in the center of the tensioner and needs to use a breaker bar with socket and put it on center bolt of the tensioner and push it lightly clockwise. that will move the tensioner away from the belt giving it slack to remove the belt, to install you will have to move the tensioner the same until the belt slips over it and make sure everything is correct on the pulleys before letting off on the tensioner. quick note ,,, watch your fingers when you have the tensioner loosened and putting on the new belt
Feb 26, 2018 at 8:30 AM
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