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Date:         Mon, 29 Sep 2003 20:58:00 -0600
Reply-To:     Gnarlodious <gnarlodious@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gnarlodious <gnarlodious@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Head re-installation: two questions
Comments: To: Michael Snow <mwsnow@cox.net>
In-Reply-To:  <3F78C4FB.8050809@cox.net>
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Entity Michael Snow spoke thus:


> David Brodbeck wrote:
>> On Mon, 29 Sep 2003, Felder wrote:
>>
>>
>>> 1. How far do I turn the tensioner when re-installing the belt? I ask
>>> because of conflicting opinions. And what's the best way to turn it if
>>> I don't have the tool, a screwdriver stick between two drill bits or
>>> nails that fit? (OK, I know that tuns the questions up to more than
>>> two, but it's related).
>
> I like a $2.00 pair of cheap Chinese angle-jaw needle nose pliers from
> Harbor Freight.
In a pinch (which is usually what I'm in) you can use the method described
here:
http://www.Gnarlodious.com/Vanagon/VanagonNotes.html#timingbelt


It's little tricky to get a grab on the plug under the wheel.


--Gnarlie
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