how to adjust vega timing belt??

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how to adjust vega timing belt??

Postby monzaaddict » Wed Oct 13, 2021 2:08 pm

the Gm manual talks about using tool j-23654 belt tension adapter tool and a torque wrench to apply 15 ft/lb of torque to water pump to tension timing belt. It also mentions using j-23600 strand tension gauge tool to measure tension on belt - 100-140 lbs. When I use the tensioning adapter and torque wrench and apply 15 ft/lbs of torque, I do not get anywhere neat 100- 140 lbs of tension on belt. any advice? should I just use tensioning tool and torque to specification and forget it?
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Re: how to adjust vega timing belt??

Postby monzaaddict » Wed Oct 13, 2021 2:09 pm

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Re: how to adjust vega timing belt??

Postby gt350fme » Wed Oct 20, 2021 3:57 pm

I have adjusted many a stock Vega timing belt with the torque wrench tool on the water pump never had any issue left it at that.
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Re: how to adjust vega timing belt??

Postby monzaaddict » Thu Oct 21, 2021 2:18 am

thanks, that is what I did.
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