serpentine belt tensioner problem

2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
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HUNTERR85
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i have a vw golf mk 4 1.6 16v
to get the fan belt off the manual says to turn the tensioner bolt clockwise but when i try to turn it the nut and bold both turn together and the tensioner dosnt move. do you have any idea why this is happening
Oct 4, 2011 at 5:07 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Tap on the tensionier with a hammar to see if it is gulded in place.
Oct 4, 2011 at 5:13 PM
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HUNTERR85
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i can move it slightly with my hand but cant get the leaverage to pull it right back. the bolt im supposed to turn it with using a spanner just turns and turns
Oct 4, 2011 at 5:25 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Do you have any access to tighten it?
Oct 4, 2011 at 9:09 PM