Timing belt

[Kenneth Bealer]

What is the proper way to tension a timing belt, how much torque do you apply to the bolt on the tensioner?

[FB71]

your best bet would be to pick up a haynes or chilton manual from your local parts store for about $20. They have good writeups on procedure, photos, and torque specs.

[Silv3rBull3t]

Well the manuals don't even help you that much, I just made it tight enough where I felt the belt wouldn't skip (not too tight or it will snap) and tightened the tensioner to about 25-30 ft lbs.. -Kyle

[Whittey]

Are the earlier tensioners different from the later automatic tensioners?


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