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Subject:fan belt tightening
From:developtrust
Date:Thu, 29 Nov 2001 17:06:51 -0800

I checked the tightening of my fan belts just now. The one going to the AC
compressor is definitely looser than the other two. One is rather tight and
the 2nd is in between. I think the two looser ones need some muscle. Can I
do this alone or should a friend help?

"If it feels loose it is" someone said. It is raining now so the first sign
of sunshine I plan to tighten them. Are there instructions in the green
Bentley book?

Will I need a crow bar? Any suggestions? This will be the first attempt for
me to go under my hood. I've done it 40 year ago in shop classes at school
on old cars that were simple in those days, so I guess I can manage now but
some advice from you experienced will help guide me.

William