Looking for a 7th gen serpentine belt DIY

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Mar 24, 2013

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Looking for a 7th gen serpentine belt DIY

Looking for a 7th gen serpentine belt DIY. Anyone know where I could find one? I've never replaced one before.

Mar 25, 2013

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Re: Looking for a 7th gen serpentine belt DIY

Think I answered my own question. This thread has all the steps you need to remove them: https://www.civicforums.com/forums/1...t-upgrade.html
My only concern is making sure I tension them properly. I've seen a few belt tensioning tools. Does anyone know what the tension rating is on these is?

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Re: Looking for a 7th gen serpentine belt DIY

i just tighten it so I have ~.25-.5" deflection.. I really just eyeball it

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Re: Looking for a 7th gen serpentine belt DIY

Just don't forget. Your better off to err on the side of loose than tight.. if you don't have it tight enough you just tigthen it a bit more... if it's too tight you won't know until the bearing in your alternator is toast.