So, how do I make her tight again??
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So, how do I make her tight again??
I'm talking about the alternator belt and air conditioning compressor belt. Taking them off wasn't a big deal, but half way through the job I got stuck on stupid. I had bolts B & C all the way up and the belt was still loose, any ideas? The process sounds simple enough in theory, so what am I missing?
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In the first image for the alternator belt, bolt B is the locking bolt; leave it loose until you have everything properly tightened. Tighten the belt by screwing in (clockwise) bolt C until deemed tight enough. Once this is done, torque bolt B to spec. Afterwards, if bolt A was loosened at all it should be re-tightened. Loosening it would have only made it easier to move the alternator.
In the second image for the AC belt, bolt A is the locking bolt. Screw in bolt B (clockwise) until the belt is appropriately tight. After this, torque bolt A to spec.
In the second image for the AC belt, bolt A is the locking bolt. Screw in bolt B (clockwise) until the belt is appropriately tight. After this, torque bolt A to spec.
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i thought this thread was going to be epic judging by the title!! ![Sad](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/sad.gif)
that said, this is quite helpful b/c i may need to do this soon! i've never done ANY engine work...it changing these belts something average joe can do at home so i don't have to take my car in??
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that said, this is quite helpful b/c i may need to do this soon! i've never done ANY engine work...it changing these belts something average joe can do at home so i don't have to take my car in??
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![](http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/miralamorena/IMG_8730.jpg)
Loosen the locking bolt, just enough.
![](http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/miralamorena/IMG_8730.jpg)
Then the alternator, again, just enough
![](http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/miralamorena/IMG_8731.jpg)
![](http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/miralamorena/IMG_8733.jpg)
Then drop the alternator unscrewing the tension bolt.
YOu may want to remove the battery to have more room to work with. I didn't have to.
![](http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/miralamorena/IMG_8734.jpg)
Used a 17mm off-set ratcheting wrench to loosen the AC tensioner pulley.
![](http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/miralamorena/IMG_8739.jpg)
and a 10mm socket with extensions for the bolt
![](http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/miralamorena/IMG_8741.jpg)
And these are the items I used. Remember, I needed a smaller AC belt because I have aftermarket pulleys.
![](http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/miralamorena/IMG_8743.jpg)
![](http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/miralamorena/IMG_8736.jpg)
![](http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/miralamorena/IMG_8735.jpg)
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