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1989 excort timing belt

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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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Default 1989 excort timing belt

I have a question on the timing belt..is there a spring loaded arm to put the timing belt on?? not sure how to get on without
just streching over pully??? maybe an easy way??
 
Old Dec 22, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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Default RE: 1989 excort timing belt

There is a tensioner that can be moved. It is the pulley below the cam gear. There is a bolt on each side. Once you loosen those two bolts you can use a pry bar or long screwdriver to push the tensioner towards the firewall and release the tension on the belt.
 
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