Re: Serpentine belt replacement

[Kevin Ng <speedie@optonline.net>]

on 10/5/00 1:01 AM, D.J. Bergesen at achtungvr6@hotmail.com wrote:

> Guys/Gals,
> 
> This is actually one big question, whether it sounds like it or not...
> Um, I take it the belt tensioner is the doohickey located just inboard of
> the airbox? It has a hole on the top-front portion - which I take it is the
> de-tensioning mechanism (when a bolt is inserted and turned?)??? Please
> advise before I start taking the car apart. And PLEASE HELP ME FIGURE OUT
> THE OIL PRESSURE PROBLEM!!!

A big yes.

Don't insert the bolt too far, turn just enough to release the tension.

Kevin Ng
97 Jetta GLX Windsor Blue