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Old May 4, 2013 | 02:07 PM
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Props to impala06ss. i cant remeber the picture but there damn sure wasn't a writeup when i was looking.anyway it goes as follows

No need to remove the wheel at all just crank the steering wheel to the right

use a 4' hose clamp bend it like so




Use a 8 mm socket and ratchet and start tightening it down eventually it will conform around the tensioner and voila! you you can take off belt by hand no expensive tools no headaches quick and easy




Voila' you can take off your belt and install now with ease

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Old May 4, 2013 | 04:29 PM
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Old May 4, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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UGH i knew i shoulda have looked into this more, i thought i could just man handle it the other day when i replaced the alternator, my back is still feeling it after i got it back on. ill for sure remember this next time thanks
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Old May 4, 2013 | 09:47 PM
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Gosh, I wish I had seen this last fall!
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Old May 5, 2013 | 04:59 AM
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Sweet!
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Old May 5, 2013 | 02:53 PM
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I posted this in 2011

https://ls1tech.com/forums/ls4-perfo...tine-belt.html

A lot of hard work led me to that solution when changing a water pump
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Old May 5, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by impala06ss
I posted this in 2011

https://ls1tech.com/forums/ls4-perfo...tine-belt.html

A lot of hard work led me to that solution when changing a water pump
Should have been a sticky back then. Great idea !!!!
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I did not see that thread when I had to change out my water pump.

I definitely searched a lot. I ended up using the pry bar in the tensioner spring method through the passenger side wheel well.
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Old May 5, 2013 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by impala06ss
I posted this in 2011

https://ls1tech.com/forums/ls4-perfo...tine-belt.html

A lot of hard work led me to that solution when changing a water pump
I wasn't trying to steal anything man just seen that little thumbnaila while ago with no link or anything which is why I made this thread I'll be sure and put your name up
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Old May 5, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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Was not making implications, just referencing my previous thread.
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Old May 5, 2013 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by impala06ss
Was not making implications, just referencing my previous thread.
I kno Lil but if you notice any of my build threads I always give whoever gave me the idea the credit they deserve.
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Old May 6, 2013 | 05:04 AM
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I spent 2 hours trying to get that darn thing connected when I
changed my water pump and belt. This thread has to be added to sticky.....has to!
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Old May 6, 2013 | 08:45 AM
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nice, have to do that next time i have to take it off.
what i did last time was just put a bar under the tentioner and used the frame as a pivot point and pushed down.
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Old May 6, 2013 | 10:17 AM
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Cool idea where ever it came from...
This is what happens when you put too much force to it-Quick and Easy Belt removal with pics-ls4-stuff2-128.jpg
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