azureblue wrote: ↑15 Dec 2022, 10:02 Thanks - Will it be Ok to use it to re leave tension to put the belt back on?

It is in fact designed that way.

Like vti says, get an Aisin pump, Conti belt and replace the pulleys while you're in there. I've attached a post below that shows how to mark the old one before you take it off. It's a simple job that won't take all day. I found it easier to leave the crankshaft pulley on, the new belt slips in behi...

In addition to all the good advice you're receive so far I would recommend having some gasket remover on hand, foam or gel type to help soften and remove any old gasket material remaining inside the water pump cavity. From experience I found it difficult to remove old gasket material from inside the...

Much thanks - I have a nice garage and a large paved area, either one, to set up the car. I plan to zip tie the heck out of the belt to make sure it does not jump a tooth. My T belt looks great - no cracks or signs of wear - but, yeah, if the local parts house can get me the belt and tensioner, I'l...

Finally back on my feet - Question - What is the best way to release the T belt tensioner? I saw one vid where the guy loosens a 10(?)MM bolt - not take off the tensioner. So then, after the pump is replaced, how to set the tensioner to the proper tension? T-belt tensioner has only one 10 mm bolt t...

I hate electronics, but it sounds like a common denominator could be ignition switch. A long careful look at the circuit diagrams maybe. If stuff starts going wonky as it warms up under the hood try running it with the hood open, let it come up tp temp and see if anything is failing. check the elec ...