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What Tool Is Needed To Rotate The Tensioner Arm For The Drivebelt?

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Old 04-08-2009, 09:46 AM
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Old 04-08-2009, 10:05 AM
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Either a 3/4" or a 1/2" socket, should be able to just insert the actual socket end into it and rotate.

If that doesn't work, you can rent the actual "tool" from Auto zone.
 
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Old 04-08-2009, 10:09 AM
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1/2 inch
 
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Old 04-08-2009, 10:22 AM
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Thank you both.
 
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Old 04-08-2009, 10:34 AM
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Old 04-08-2009, 10:36 AM
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yeah just a 1/2 inch rachet...no socket needed.
 
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Old 04-08-2009, 11:13 AM
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i thought it was a 3/8ths ratchet...hmm ima go down into the garage and take a gander.

well the vortech bracket is in the way
 
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Old 04-08-2009, 11:13 AM
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I thought it was 3/8 as well..
 
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Old 04-08-2009, 11:19 AM
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It may be, I think the biggest thing was to find out what tool he needed. Now that he knows that a socket wrench will work, I'm sure he can figure out what size.. I hope.. lol

 
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Old 04-08-2009, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by WNRacing
It may be, I think the biggest thing was to find out what tool he needed. Now that he knows that a socket wrench will work, I'm sure he can figure out what size.. I hope.. lol

Yep, what tool I needed was the big thing. Thanks for all the input from everyone though.
 
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Old 04-08-2009, 11:47 AM
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I use a 3/8" ratchet.
 
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Old 04-08-2009, 03:52 PM
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use a 3/8 inch ratchet.
 
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Old 04-08-2009, 05:11 PM
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Mines 3/8" as well.
 
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Old 04-08-2009, 06:34 PM
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yup, I suck...it's a 3/8...hahahah I work on cars for a living!!!
 
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Old 04-08-2009, 06:34 PM
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bmw's arent cars!
 
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Old 04-08-2009, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Steeda97
bmw's arent cars!
true enough.
 
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Old 04-09-2009, 04:13 PM
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3/8 i change like 50 of these belts a month. Florida is f'in hard on serp belts they dryrot like crazy
 
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