replacing serpentine belt

2002 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
89,000 MILES
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PATRICIA5431
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Why am I unable to put the new serpentine belt on? While it has the same part #s as the old belt and is basically the same size, I cannot get the new serpentine belt back onto all the pulleys. It just is way too tight. Any suggestions?
Jan 27, 2016 at 2:38 PM
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HMAC300
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ya put a wrench in tensioner and move it out of the way. if you are replacing belt you should replace tensioner as well. there should be a spot to put a 3/8" drive ratchet in the arm to move it . It will only go one way
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Jan 27, 2016 at 3:20 PM
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PATRICIA5431
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Thank you for your reply. I went to a different car part store and bought a different manufacturer's replacement belt made for my vehicle and it went on amazingly easy. I don't understand why there should be a difference between who manufacturers the part but I'm glad I tried. Thank you, again, for your quick reply.
Jan 29, 2016 at 11:12 AM
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it may have been the wrong part number , the numbskulls at auto parts do that quite often
Jan 29, 2016 at 12:01 PM