Hi all, I'm having an issue with the accessory drive. This is for an 86 GT with smog and no AC (factory). Previous owner removed the anchor pin from the tensioner and installed it upwards so the belt was routed ABOVE the pulley not below it. I have to admit I didn't have an issue with it this way, at least not mechanically but the belt wasn't routed properly as it was rubbing on the alternator plastic shield and a little on the tensioner itself.
So being the fool that I am, I got a new belt and routed it properly. Much like the middle row, right column as illustrated below. I got the stock 86" belt (according to part source anyway). The belt was tight to put on, not much slack. But I also put the tensioner where it should be, pushing down on the belt not pulling up.
My issue is: There's very little room where the belt "meets itself" above the water pump and tensioner pulley. I have about 1/4" between that area. With that being the case, I can't load the belt like it normally would, the tension indicator is at zero.
looks almost as bad as this:
Here's what it used to look like:
View attachment 181444
Many thanks
So being the fool that I am, I got a new belt and routed it properly. Much like the middle row, right column as illustrated below. I got the stock 86" belt (according to part source anyway). The belt was tight to put on, not much slack. But I also put the tensioner where it should be, pushing down on the belt not pulling up.
My issue is: There's very little room where the belt "meets itself" above the water pump and tensioner pulley. I have about 1/4" between that area. With that being the case, I can't load the belt like it normally would, the tension indicator is at zero.
looks almost as bad as this:
Here's what it used to look like:
View attachment 181444
Many thanks