I pried the belt off with a screw driver then put a new pulley and idler on. Now im trying to get the belt back on but its to tight. I was wondering if there is some sort of belt tensioner or trick to put it back on? I have a 07 gt500 :??:
How to install belt
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You pried the belt off with a screwdriver?! OUCH! Yes there is a tensioner, see below - 3/8" drive and a breaker bar; turn it clockwise to release the tension. You'll need to remove the two bolts holding the coolant overflow tank first, and move it to one side. And check that belt for damage before reinstalling!
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Get some help...screwdrivers dont belong anywhere near a belt.
Thanks alot the pic helps a ton. Dont worry I didnt damage the belt I did it carefully.
How to put on a belt
First step, install belt firmly around hamster 10% OD power source pulley.
First step, install belt firmly around hamster 10% OD power source pulley.
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haha no I had a pulley puller.
WOW!!! Was all your braincells fried during adolescence? All jokes aside....
Definitely use the idler arm to put it back on. It's easier to get a pal to slip the belt over the pulley while you are on the breaker bar. That way if it slips it's his fingers instead of yours!!!! Don't use pvc pipe on a ratchet as a breaker bar. Don't ask how I know! For real, it's a lot easier to do with two people, one on the belt, one on the breaker.
Definitely use the idler arm to put it back on. It's easier to get a pal to slip the belt over the pulley while you are on the breaker bar. That way if it slips it's his fingers instead of yours!!!! Don't use pvc pipe on a ratchet as a breaker bar. Don't ask how I know! For real, it's a lot easier to do with two people, one on the belt, one on the breaker.
Thanks for the advice.
Well I got the belt on but its kind of lose. How do I tighten it???
I figured it out. Thanks everyone for helping me with everything.
Check the pulley to be sure it is in alignment with all of the other pulleys.
Bigger idler pulley
So Im guessing you had no issues with the pulley tool i sold you? If not, please throw a trader rating in for me.
Yep worked great. Send me a trader rating to please.
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