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1997 ford tarus gl 3.o
1997 FORD TAURUS
MGIBBONS
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i am changing altenator and i cant get the belt tensioner back into place the new altenator is in i just need to the tensioner back in.
Nov 3, 2007 at 9:03 AM
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BLACKOP555
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can you please explain your problem more, is the tensioner on the vehicle? will it fit on the stud but not tighten will it not fit on the stud?
is the belt on already ?
Nov 3, 2007 at 12:57 PM
MGIBBONS
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yes i replaced old altinator and now i cant get the belt back on nothing is wrong with the tensioner i just cant get the belt back on.
Nov 4, 2007 at 4:49 AM
BLACKOP555
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are you loosening the tensioner and following the belt diagram to put it on?
Nov 4, 2007 at 11:13 AM
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