1998 Saturn SL1 Belts

1998 SATURN SL1
198,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TJLUVSME
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My car started making abad grinding noise, drove like there was no problem. Found the belt was very loose. I replaced the belt but was unable to tighten how do i tighten up my belt. I found were it is suppose to tighten but it didnot move tight already.
Aug 24, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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your vehicle's serpentine belt is automatically adjusted by the tensioner. you need to use a belt tension gauge to check tension. if the tension is not at 30 - 50 lbs. then the belt or the tensioner needs replaced.
Aug 24, 2009 at 3:05 PM
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