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dwadia · 11-05-2006, 10:37 AM

I have an SR redtop. I got the outer belt off, and i know how to remove the inner one which spins the alternator (which is the one i need to replace), but i can't figure out how to take the tension off the middle one. I saw a bolt which looks like a tensioner, and it's in back of a pulley which i can't see any purpose for other than to add tension, but even after loosening it i can't make it budge.

Also, is it a wise idea to replace all the belts after removing them due to stretching, or should i just replace the one that really needs it?

Thanks for any help.

*downshift_sideways* · 11-05-2006, 11:09 AM

I belive on the SR the outter belt tensioner is located underneath the ps pump.There should be 2 bolts. 1 bolt is the bolt that you loosen to either tighten or loosen the belt, and the other bolt is used to keep the belts firm in place.

The Inner belt, I belive is Located underneath the alternator. Same thing as above. There should be 2 bolts...

I just replaced my belt last week, The inner one was getting torn real bad. and when I took off the outer belt, I noticed cracks. So I changed that aswell. Its always best to change them both while your at it, It doesnt hurt to, and it saves time in the future if that belt were to ever go out.

dwadia · 11-05-2006, 07:46 PM

I just want to make sure i understand correctly: the one you're calling the "outer" belt is actually not the outerMOST of all 3 belts, but the middle one, right? Is the power steering pump the thing with the large pulley all the way on the bottom? Is the water pump on the driver's side, and pretty high, spun by a smaller pulley (i.e. the belt i removed already?) Thanks...

Slidin240Wayz · 11-05-2006, 07:54 PM

To get the inner belt off get a pair of scissors and cut it off.
Carlos

11-05-2006, 10:37 AM	#1
dwadia Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ Age: 42 Posts: 302 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	quick belt-changing question - how do i get the tension off the middle belt? I have an SR redtop. I got the outer belt off, and i know how to remove the inner one which spins the alternator (which is the one i need to replace), but i can't figure out how to take the tension off the middle one. I saw a bolt which looks like a tensioner, and it's in back of a pulley which i can't see any purpose for other than to add tension, but even after loosening it i can't make it budge. Also, is it a wise idea to replace all the belts after removing them due to stretching, or should i just replace the one that really needs it? Thanks for any help.

11-05-2006, 11:09 AM	#2
downshift_sideways No Limit Soldier. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hayward CA, San Gabriel CA Age: 38 Posts: 5,550 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: downshift_sideways Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I belive on the SR the outter belt tensioner is located underneath the ps pump.There should be 2 bolts. 1 bolt is the bolt that you loosen to either tighten or loosen the belt, and the other bolt is used to keep the belts firm in place. The Inner belt, I belive is Located underneath the alternator. Same thing as above. There should be 2 bolts... I just replaced my belt last week, The inner one was getting torn real bad. and when I took off the outer belt, I noticed cracks. So I changed that aswell. Its always best to change them both while your at it, It doesnt hurt to, and it saves time in the future if that belt were to ever go out. __________________ allntrlundrgrnd: "you never really appreciate your parents fridge until you look into your own and its full of condiments only"

11-05-2006, 07:54 PM	#4
Slidin240Wayz Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Everywhere Age: 40 Posts: 5,427 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	To get the inner belt off get a pair of scissors and cut it off. Carlos __________________ Support Zilvia by purchasing a sticker!

11-05-2006, 07:46 PM	#3
dwadia Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ Age: 42 Posts: 302 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I just want to make sure i understand correctly: the one you're calling the "outer" belt is actually not the outerMOST of all 3 belts, but the middle one, right? Is the power steering pump the thing with the large pulley all the way on the bottom? Is the water pump on the driver's side, and pretty high, spun by a smaller pulley (i.e. the belt i removed already?) Thanks...