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RupertPupkin · 11-29-2020, 07:28 PM

Numbers on the belt were super faded, hence why I couldn’t see it.

RupertPupkin · 12-04-2020, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by racesloth

To take the belt off - use a 1/2 breaker bar and insert it in the square hole on the tensioner. Then take the pressure off the tensioner and you can slip the belt off - there should be a part number on the belt - you can then order a new one. Post up the part number - I may have one on hand - I have three others, maybe have the right length...

You know how many ft lbs should the tensioner/pressure plate bolt be tightened.

racesloth · 12-05-2020, 12:02 PM

No, you do not have to remove it, just take the tension off then remove the belt and slowly let the tensioner come back to its resting position. look on page 47 of the install guide... look for the half inch square hole on the pulley side of tensioner.

RupertPupkin · 12-05-2020, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by racesloth

No, you do not have to remove it, just take the tension off then remove the belt and slowly let the tensioner come back to its resting position. look on page 47 of the install guide... look for the half inch square hole on the pulley side of tensioner.

That’s what I referenced, but there was no way of completely taking the belt off/on, without loosening the bolts.

eLeSthree · 12-07-2020, 05:24 AM

I dont have the ECS kit, but my pulley is somewhat similar. Seem to be making this harder than it should be...

Just stick a 1/2inch ratchet or breaker bar in the red hole, and push the tensioner far enough to pull the belt off of the blowers pulley. Release the breaker bar. Remove the breaker bar. Now the belt is slack. Flatten the belt and slip it out from behind the tensioner (green area) , and work it off all the pulleys and remove it.

When reinstalling the new belt, slip it behind the tensioner first.

RupertPupkin · 12-07-2020, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by eLeSthree

I dont have the ECS kit, but my pulley is somewhat similar. Seem to be making this harder than it should be...

Just stick a 1/2inch ratchet or breaker bar in the red hole, and push the tensioner far enough to pull the belt off of the blowers pulley. Release the breaker bar. Remove the breaker bar. Now the belt is slack. Flatten the belt and slip it out from behind the tensioner (green area) , and work it off all the pulleys and remove it.

When reinstalling the new belt, slip it behind the tensioner first.

That’s what I tried doing, but that didn’t have enough clearance to fit the belt between the tensioner and the bracket. That’s why I needed to loosen the bolt.

11-29-2020, 07:28 PM	#15
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,583	Numbers on the belt were super faded, hence why I couldn’t see it. __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq

12-05-2020, 12:02 PM	#17
racesloth Dan Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IOM Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Georgia, USA not the other one Posts: 1,041	No, you do not have to remove it, just take the tension off then remove the belt and slowly let the tensioner come back to its resting position. look on page 47 of the install guide... look for the half inch square hole on the pulley side of tensioner. __________________ Dan 2010 IOM SS YSI-B, Pat G Cam, Ported CTS-V Heads, ARH LTs MBRP 3" exhaust http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=ysi

12-07-2020, 05:24 AM	#19
eLeSthree Drives: 2011 Camaro SS 6sp Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Drivers Seat Posts: 1,904	I dont have the ECS kit, but my pulley is somewhat similar. Seem to be making this harder than it should be... Just stick a 1/2inch ratchet or breaker bar in the red hole, and push the tensioner far enough to pull the belt off of the blowers pulley. Release the breaker bar. Remove the breaker bar. Now the belt is slack. Flatten the belt and slip it out from behind the tensioner (green area) , and work it off all the pulleys and remove it. When reinstalling the new belt, slip it behind the tensioner first. Attached Images __________________ 2011 Camaro SS---SOLD TMS Dart 427 FED M311s, ESS Tuning G4 Blower, DSX Triple FP Assembly, DSX FF, FIC1300, Mcleod RXT 1200HD, Edlebrock Pro Flo XT 1158whp 1017wtq. 2010 CTS-V A6 - "Stock" SOLD 630whp 658wtq 2024 F-150 RCSB 5.0 4x4 waiting for tunes...