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How do you change the fan belt on a 1994 1600i escort as there is no adjuster on the alternator only a spring loaded tensioner on the belt?
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Use a 1/2 or 3/8 breaker bar to relieve tension on belt tensioner to remove and replace belt - the automatic belt tensioner is the only adjustment
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