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Drive belt tension


vikon
09-24-2002, 09:42 PM
Hey,
I'm going to replace the drive belts on my '96 Infiniti G20...I have purchased NAPA Tension Gauge to set the belt tension correctly since it's my first time and I don't like the idea of guessing. I have FSM for a 1993 G20 and it doesn't specify tension adjustment, only deflection. So basically the gauge I purchased is useless.
I know that newer models nissan's specify tension adjustments. Is there any way I can find that info?
Any input would be appreciated...
Thank you!
Regards,
Viktor

vikon
09-24-2002, 10:13 PM
Would the dealership have this info?

P11GT
09-25-2002, 08:35 AM
the dealers will have the info, you should just ask one of the mechanics. But all i do is just tension up the belt, and then try turning the belt no more than a quarter turn, and thats about it. Otherwise, try feeling the tension of the belts as they are now, and when you swap them, just mimick what they feel like now. I know its not the technical way of doing it, but it does work.

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