How tense does the alternator belt need to be and how can I make it tighter than what my strength allows me to, if needed
>>15430101
yo k se
>>15430101
most cars have an adjustment bolt to set tension. (loosen pivot bolt, losen lock bolt, turn adjustment bolt, tighten lock bolt, tighten pivot bolt) in older cars you need to use a prybar. (loosen pivot bolt, loosen lock bolt, place prybar between alternator and something solid, set tension, tighten lock bolt. tighten pivot bolt).
a belt tension gauge is preferred but you can use a straight edge across the two furthest pulleys and a ruler. the owners manual, service manual or google should tell you the correct measurement.
>>15430137
Wut? No
Most modern cars have spring loaded tension pulleys. There is no way to add more tension. The spring in the pulley sets the tension.
>>15430101
that's a turbo mate
>>15430128
no soy un 100tifiko
>>15430720
wat
this is the turbo
>>15430740
Looks like a blinker fluid reservoir to me
>>15430451
You're talking about a serpentine system.
>>15430137
is talking about old V-belt systems.
V belt systems are better.
>>15430101
generally, go to the middle of the belt in between the two farthest pulleys, if you can turn it over and have the ribs show 180 degrees, it's too loose.
>>15430755
that turbo is as large as it's engine!
>>15430755
>"Hey bro, can you help me replace my alternator?"
>"Sure, how hard is it to get to?"
>"It's right on top of the engine"
>"Sounds easy"
>>15430755
That's a fucking auragen
