replacing my serpentine belt

1992 BUICK CENTURY
163,000 MILES
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COWBOYSFAN525
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I"m replacing my serpentine belt on my 1992 Buick century. i Have loosen the bolt in the middle of the pulley but it is still tight can you tell me what I'm doing wrong?
May 12, 2012 at 4:50 PM
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HMAC300
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hwat engine?the pic i'm sending is for a 3.3L and 3.8L the tensioner has to be moved towrds alternator. to remove belt. you shold halso replace the tensioner if replacing the belt.
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May 12, 2012 at 5:31 PM
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CADIEMAN
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u will need a half in. breaker bar.look at the tensioner its spring loaded.there is a spot on the tensioner to put the bar in then pull on the bar.this release the belt so u can remove and install.push it once to remove it.then again to insall.
May 12, 2012 at 7:33 PM
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