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How tight should your alternator belt be on your 1990 Pontiac grand am?
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∙ 12y ago
alternator belt on any vehicle should be tight enuff that you can push down about 1/8 of and inch on the longest straightest part of belt if engine has a serpentine belt, the belt tensioner will automatically keep belt at correct tension and you don't need to worry bout it unless your rensioner is not working correctly
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How do you tighten a Pontiac Grand Prix belts?
Your idler should keep the belts tight. I've had to change my tension idler on my 1997 gtp
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It provides the proper tension on the serpentine belt so as it is not too tight or too loose.
How do you install an alternator belt on a 95 Grand Am?
Loosen the tensioner pulley. Put the belt around the alternator pulley and the tensioner pulley. Move the tensioner pulley to the right until the belt is tight. Tighten the tensioner pulley.
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How do you change the back 3 spark plugs on a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix?
The engine must be tilted forward. Why are you changing spark plugs on a 2003 engine. These plugs do not need replacement until 100,000 miles. For more detailed directions, follow the instructions for changing the plugs in any 3800 engine in the grand prix '97 and up listed in the grand prix forum. Hope this helps. "G" You need to remove alternator, and undo forward engine support to get engine to go forward. It is a tight fit but it can be done. I even did it with just alternator removed. Have fun
Where is the power steering reservoir on a 97 grand prix?
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What should you check if the belt will not turn the alternator after replacing the alternator in a 96 Nissan 4x4 truck?
If the alternator is bolted on too tight on its bracket,then it will cause the alternator to have a "bend" so that the clearance between the moving parts is reduced and the moving parts eventually jammed.
How do you remove the pully from the water pump on a 1989 Pontiac Grand Am?
Remove the bolts in the front of the pully it's a tight spot a ratchet wrench works pretty good here.
Where is the thermostat located on a 1995 Pontiac Grand Am GT?
under the exoust man, just befor the water pump. tight fit and causes a lot of problems because of the heat in that area
What causes alternator belts to break and squeal on a 1984 2.5L SE Pontiac fiero?
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If it is relatively easy to replace an alternator yourself on a 2003 mercury grand marquis v8 you are a girl and need to save some cash if possible thanks?
Yes. You may need a friend if the bolts are tight and to tighten the belts.
