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Old 11-14-2003, 10:27 PM
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Hey, I was just wondering if anyone knew what the torque specification is for the tensioner bolt on a 88 crx, and is it ok to use a regular socket (non impact) on a air ratchet to loosen the bolt?
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the tensioner pulley bolt?. i dont really think you need to torque it, never did on mine, just get the right tension on the belt and tighten that bitch up with a wrench.......
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I mean to loosen it, it seems to be pretty tight, how much torque do you think is holding it down?
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no idea dude.........fuck it hit it with an impact, itll be fine........
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yeah man, just yank on it. it's just frozen up from sitting tightened down for so long...
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Hey, thanks I tried using an impact ratchet on it, but it did not do much, cuz it's a tight space so it's hard to get it on there good.
I'll try again though
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hit it with some pb blaster and put a pipe over your wrench and it should break loose. if not, borrow some short impact sockets and an impact swivel from someone.
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