2000 Pontiac Sunfire Replacing a Serpantine Belt

2000 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
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CONNIEHOVDA
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Engine Mechanical problem
2000 Pontiac Sunfire 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive 79,000 miles

Need help replacing serpantine belt, unable to get the tensioner to release.
Feb 1, 2009 at 6:31 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
The tensionier is spring loaded. Will it not release tension or is it loose and won't provide tension? Regardless, either way, it sounds faulty and should be replaced.

Let me know if you have other questions.
Joe
Feb 20, 2009 at 12:01 PM
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