Belt Tensioner Removal - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

XfireZ51 · 04-16-2017

Anybody got a tip on removing tensioner while in the car? Its a b*tch to get to. Removed airhorn for better access, plus gap between it and compressor did not alllow for belt removal. I have a chirping sound that follows engine speed. I undid the belt today and got no noise running the motor but no accessory drives.
Is it necessary to remove the evap canister and coolant crossover in order to get a grip on undoing bolt? I get a "click click" from tensioner as I spin it w my finger altho it spins smoothly. But I can hear the bearing. All other accessories make no noise. Very slight wobble in alternator pulley. Belt had a small chunk of one of the ribs missing.

04-16-2017	#1
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,706	Belt Tensioner Removal Anybody got a tip on removing tensioner while in the car? Its a b*tch to get to. Removed airhorn for better access, plus gap between it and compressor did not alllow for belt removal. I have a chirping sound that follows engine speed. I undid the belt today and got no noise running the motor but no accessory drives. Is it necessary to remove the evap canister and coolant crossover in order to get a grip on undoing bolt? I get a "click click" from tensioner as I spin it w my finger altho it spins smoothly. But I can hear the bearing. All other accessories make no noise. Very slight wobble in alternator pulley. Belt had a small chunk of one of the ribs missing. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX