850 serpentine belt tool

Dave K · Post by **Dave K** » 30 May 2009, 15:00

So I was planning to change the timing belt on my 1996 850 today but it looks like I need a special tool to get serpentine belt tensioner lose? Can I make a tool? Am I missing something? Thanks

Dave

Post by **misha** » 30 May 2009, 18:12

Yes,you need a special tool...but good news is that you can make your own

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Here are the pictures of "do it youself" serpentine belt tensioner tool:

Dave K · Post by **Dave K** » 30 May 2009, 20:47

Great thanks

I will make one tomorrow

Post by **Brucebo** » 30 May 2009, 21:39

Dave K wrote:So I was planning to change the timing belt on my 1996 850 today but it looks like I need a special tool to get serpentine belt tensioner lose? Can I make a tool? Am I missing something? Thanks

Dave

The hole in the tensioner is designed to accept a standard 3/4" drive breaker bar. There's not enough clearance to use adaptors.

-B

Dave K · Post by **Dave K** » 31 May 2009, 15:55

Could not find the parts to make a nice tool so I just used 2 quarters and an adjustable wrench. With some fooling around worked fine but bent the heck out of t he quarters. Thanks for the help.

Dave

Post by **misha** » 31 May 2009, 17:35

As Mij says...another satisfied customer!