can you ajust the tension on the idler pulley
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Asked by Paul Oct 03, 2017 at 06:31 AM about the 1998 Pontiac Firebird Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I replaced the belt tensioner assembly and the belt is to tight, I am afraid it puts a strain on alternator and drive shaft, It is so tight it won't slip over alternator pulley.

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beatupchevy answered 6 years ago

no , I do not think so at all , thats why they came up with it so there's no guess work , something is mis matched either the belt or the tensioner ,what else was done ?

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F_O_R answered 6 years ago

Some cars have adjustable idler wheels, for others you adjust the alternator or other engine accessory to adjust the belt tension.

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beatupchevy answered 6 years ago

I've had to watch the alternator pulleys on some of the older ford vans , the new part would have a slightly different pulley that would have to be swapped with the original .

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