Belt Adjustment

1987 Pontiac Bonneville SESECTION Belt Adjustment
BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application New (1) (1) Used
2.8L
With V-Belt
Air Conditioning 165 (75) 90 (40)
All Others 90 (40) 75 (34)
2.8L - Serpentine Belt 205 (93) 150 (68)
3.0L - Serpentine Belt (2) (2)
All Other Engines
Air Pump 75 (34) 45 (20)
Alternator 125 (55) 70 (32)
A/C & Pwr. Str. 135 (60) 80 (36)
(1) Tension in Lbs. (Kg) Using Strand Tension Gauge.
(2) Self-adjusting belt.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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