belt tensioner

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DAVIAN
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how do i install my belt tensioner i have a new one but when i try to put it on it wont adjust it properly i try to torque it but no dice the new one i bought it comes with a latch on it next to this rubber thing do i need to remove the latch before i install the tensioner I'm doing this on a Pontiac grandam gt v6 engine i believe its a 3.2 it has 112000 miles on it....but my question is if i just bought a new one do i need to do anything to it meaning do i adjust anything on it or what? please i need desperate help
Oct 16, 2007 at 8:55 PM
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It should look the same as the one you took off. IT is self tensioning so there is no adjustment. The pulley has a nut on it that you pivot the tensioner with a wrench. 3.1 or 3.4 is probably the size motor.

Feel free to post a pic if needed.
Oct 17, 2007 at 12:52 AM
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