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changing serpentine belt without the "special" tool..

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Old Mar 9, 2018 | 05:04 PM
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changing serpentine belt without the "special" tool..

wondering if there where ways out there to change the serp belt without getting the special tool......thanks
 
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Old Mar 9, 2018 | 05:26 PM
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try this thread:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-tool-diy.html
 
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Old Mar 9, 2018 | 05:40 PM
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There are several ways to "skin the cat" without the tool. There is a recent thread around here where the guy used a jack to get the tensioner loose. I have used a long wood clamp in the past in conjunction with loosening the bolt that holds the tensioner that can be seen in the above thread.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2018 | 05:45 PM
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This one

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...oner-tool.html
 
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Old Mar 9, 2018 | 07:48 PM
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Awesome fellas, thank you so much.
 
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