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Subject:Re: [DIESEL] Tensioner Adjusting Tool
Date:Tue, 27 Apr 1999 13:15:50 EDT

In a message dated 4/26/99 10:52:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, echomhs@gis.net
writes:

<< Could anyone point me toward a source for the Timing Belt Tensioner
 Adjusting Tool (spanner)?  I've replaced the timing belt on my Diesel Westy
 and I'm having trouble getting the proper tension on the belt.  I think
 I've got the procedure right (thanks Loren B.)  I've tried using a set of
 snap-ring pliers, but I'm finding it hard to keep pressure on the pliers,
 keep the tensioner in the right spot and tighten the nut all at the same
 time.  Thanks for any help.
  >>
If you can't find the right tool, as a last resort use two nails, stick them
in the two holes and use a screwdriver to pry it up.  Had to do this once on
the side of the road once.  Crude but it works:)
Steve

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