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How do I adjust the tensioner wheel after installing a new belt. (the old one broke). I have a Chilton''s guide, but the photo they have is nothing like my car. 1996 ford Taurus. a/c 3.0 liter v6

Submitted: 620 days and 21 hours ago.

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Value: $9

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1996 Ford Taurus 3.o liter v6

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looking for help in Chilton's book

Posted by high tech 620 days and 21 hours ago.

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620 days and 21 hours ago.

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Hi Daryl:
actually, the idler bearings wore out and came off (which I replaced) but it tore the belt off in the process. I put on a new idler wheel and a belt but it has about two inches of play.

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This should have a spring self adjusting tensioner, either the tentioner is stuck or the belt is the wrong one. If the tentioner is stuck then it will need to be replaced.

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Reply to high tech's Post: Yep. Your right. It is a spring loaded self adjusting tensioner. (I stuck a pry bar in between the wheels and is moved back and forth). I guess I need another belt that is smaller.

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How do I adjust the tensioner wheel after installing a new belt. (the old one broke). I have a Chilton''s guide, but the photo they have is nothing like my car. 1996 ford Taurus. a/c 3.0 liter v6

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What broke?

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Hi Daryl: actually, the idler bearings wore out and came off (which I replaced) but it tore the belt off in the process. I put on a new idler wheel and a belt but it has about two inches of play.

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This should have a spring self adjusting tensioner, either the tentioner is stuck or the belt is the wrong one. If the tentioner is stuck then it will need to be replaced.

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Reply to high tech's Post: Yep. Your right. It is a spring loaded self adjusting tensioner. (I stuck a pry bar in between the wheels and is moved back and forth). I guess I need another belt that is smaller.

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1996 Ford Taurus 3.o liter v6

Already Tried:
looking for help in Chilton's book

Hi Daryl:
actually, the idler bearings wore out and came off (which I replaced) but it tore the belt off in the process. I put on a new idler wheel and a belt but it has about two inches of play.