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Dino · 10-06-2010, 04:18 PM

Ok, problem solved. The nut behind the tensioner pulley was spinning. I was able to just barely get an open end wrench (14mm I think) in there and hold the nut. After about 1/4 turn the nut snugged and the tensioner pulley pivoted, no problem. Getting the drive pulley bolt off, no problem. Cutting the boss off, not problem with Saw-zall and new metal blade. Putting on new underdrive pulley, no problem. Getting new belt back on, PROBLEM! The new belt is tight! Took 2 people a lot of pulling, prying and cussing but it finally went on. Checked, started, checked, then took for a spin. I can immediately feel a difference in the acceleration. Seems to wind up quicker than before. Two big, slightly skinned and bloody, thumbs up!

10-06-2010, 04:18 PM	#2
Dino Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Tennessee, USA Posts: 44	Ok, problem solved. The nut behind the tensioner pulley was spinning. I was able to just barely get an open end wrench (14mm I think) in there and hold the nut. After about 1/4 turn the nut snugged and the tensioner pulley pivoted, no problem. Getting the drive pulley bolt off, no problem. Cutting the boss off, not problem with Saw-zall and new metal blade. Putting on new underdrive pulley, no problem. Getting new belt back on, PROBLEM! The new belt is tight! Took 2 people a lot of pulling, prying and cussing but it finally went on. Checked, started, checked, then took for a spin. I can immediately feel a difference in the acceleration. Seems to wind up quicker than before. Two big, slightly skinned and bloody, thumbs up! __________________ '01 Boxster S, Litronics, De-ambered, FDMotorsports muffler, AvicF90BT, RF 3Sixty.2, JL Audio 6 ch amp, MB Quart 6x9 component speakers, OBC Mod, Passport 9500 custom install, way more mods.