Milky

I am in the middle of doing my pulleys on my 94, but I can't release the tensioner which is a little different than the fox body 5.0s.
The directions say "use sqaure on tensioner arm to release tension" - I can find the box but I can't do anything with it... there is no button or anything I don't think inside, if feels solid back there. Anyone know how to release the tension and put it back?
Thanks...

acidman2

hey dude, i am not 100 % sure but i think you put an adjustable wrench on the square and pull.. try that and see.

Milky

An adjustable wrench?

acidman2

yes ,, an adjustable wrench. or if you dont have one find an end wrench to fit it..

Milky

Ill try, it just doesn't look like a part of the arm that wants to pull... thanks

Milky

I got the belt back on but I'm worried the waterpump and idler pulley are too close, theres about 2 or 3 mm clearance. I started the car and the belt doesn't seem to be rubbing, but will it or is that too dangerous?

slantman

you use the square end of a ratchet wrench 3/8 drive

Milky

Ok, well I got that... But is the clearance issue a problem or is it normal to have that small amount of room between the water pump and idler (94 cobra)

Milky

Anyone?

slantman

you should have about 2 inches between them.
there is a wear marker at the top of the tensioner it only lets the tensioner travel so close and the it will start tapping .