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BADBLACKSS · 01-08-2010, 12:49 PM

Anybody noticed the lack of a AC belt tensioner. How do you expect to change the belt?

Good luck

PAUL SS · 01-08-2010, 02:31 PM

I haven't looked yet, but is it the old fashioned method of loosening a bolt and repositioning the compressor and tightening the bolt?

rodimus prime · 01-08-2010, 02:36 PM

Im not for certain on this, as what I heard came from the internets, but I heard they are one time use belts only and they stretch over the pullies. It sounds logical in the way that it looks like it could be done, and GM likes 1 time use parts.

Oldrocker · 01-08-2010, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodimus prime

Im not for certain on this, as what I heard came from the internets, but I heard they are one time use belts only and they stretch over the pullies. It sounds logical in the way that it looks like it could be done, and GM likes 1 time use parts.

You are correct.

mtcwby · 01-08-2010, 10:33 PM

Correct, one time use, you just have to rotate the pulley and spin the belt on and off. Unbelievable that GM couldn't put some sort of adjustment to the mounting of the AC compressor. Have you noticed how tight that belt is?

RonC · 01-08-2010, 11:36 PM

Yes, no belt adjustment on the a/c compressor. GM says to cut the belt when taking off the compressor. I have had 2 put on under warranty. GM list price on the "special belt" was $298 and it comes with an installation tool.

ThunderSS · 01-10-2010, 09:14 AM

I replaced mine when I did the Under drive pulley.. what a pain in the a$$.
and no loosing up the compressor doesn't make it any easier.. the frame rails get in the way, and you would have to totally disconnect the AC lines from the compressor to get it to go on.. only way to get it on is to do like what was mention.. start on one side, and rotate the crank pulley while guiding the belt into it's proper groves.. a real pain in the a$$

2ss-booya · 01-12-2010, 01:03 AM

GM ac belt = HomieMcWank, Johny Jerryrig, Darrell Dinkledoink, Do it McFly (pick one)

Scourage · 01-13-2010, 07:14 PM

Has anyone cross-referenced the P/N on the belt to something we can pick up at the local parts store?

LSX-80MM · 07-18-2010, 01:04 PM

I was told that snap-on has a tool that supposedly clamps on to the crank pulley and walks the belt on "EASILY"..Anybody know anything about it?

Ron66Vette&10SS · 07-21-2010, 01:01 AM

I was able to "walk" my original belt off and the shorter one on when I installed my U/D pulley. Not sure what all the fuss is about.....I didn't think it was that tough.

SSMickey · 07-24-2010, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BKnBLK

I was told that snap-on has a tool that supposedly clamps on to the crank pulley and walks the belt on "EASILY"..Anybody know anything about it?

Yes, Snap On has the tool, so does Car Quest for about half the price. Cost me about $12.00
http://www.gates.com/stretchfit/asse...v_brochure.pdf
Gates P/N 91030

Scourage · 07-24-2010, 09:54 PM

I purchased the belt from my dealership, came with the install tool and the belt cost somewhere around $45 with my discount.

Cam 427 · 07-25-2010, 02:57 AM

I installed the AC belt by holding (no special tool) it in place on the crank pulley and turned the engine with a socket and ratchet on the pulley bolt. I had the spark plugs out at the time, so it wasn't too bad.

01-08-2010, 12:49 PM	#1
BADBLACKSS Xtreme Horsepower Drives: Black 2010 SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 25	AC belt tensioner?? Anybody noticed the lack of a AC belt tensioner. How do you expect to change the belt? Good luck

01-08-2010, 02:31 PM	#2
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	I haven't looked yet, but is it the old fashioned method of loosening a bolt and repositioning the compressor and tightening the bolt? __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

01-08-2010, 10:33 PM	#5
mtcwby High on "The Camaro Life" Drives: 2010 2SS, IOM, LS3, Vortech, LG cam Join Date: May 2009 Location: Big Sandy, MT & Yuma, AZ Posts: 1,028 View My Garage	Correct, one time use, you just have to rotate the pulley and spin the belt on and off. Unbelievable that GM couldn't put some sort of adjustment to the mounting of the AC compressor. Have you noticed how tight that belt is? __________________ "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who are not."-Thomas Jefferson------Going Strong at 39,250 miles

01-10-2010, 09:14 AM	#7
ThunderSS Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East of Houston Posts: 804 View My Garage	I replaced mine when I did the Under drive pulley.. what a pain in the a$$. and no loosing up the compressor doesn't make it any easier.. the frame rails get in the way, and you would have to totally disconnect the AC lines from the compressor to get it to go on.. only way to get it on is to do like what was mention.. start on one side, and rotate the crank pulley while guiding the belt into it's proper groves.. a real pain in the a$$ __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS HKE Forged 416 CID http://www.fquick.com/ThunderZ28 510 HP/485 Ft. Lbs

07-18-2010, 01:04 PM	#10
LSX-80MM Ghostly Unknown Drives: Silver Ice 2010 SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Glen St Mary,Fla. Posts: 483	I was told that snap-on has a tool that supposedly clamps on to the crank pulley and walks the belt on "EASILY"..Anybody know anything about it? __________________ TS416,GMPPLSX-LS3 6 Bolt Heads,Custom 80mmComp Turbo,ID850 Injectors, Lonnies Twin Pump Setup,Level 3 4L80E,DSS,3in Magnaflow Exhaust,CoolingMist Meth,RX Dual Catch Can,InnovateWB,Aeroforce Interceptor,AEM Truboost Controller,matte black CF5 Forgestars.700rwhp/712rwtrq Last edited by LSX-80MM; 07-18-2010 at 02:30 PM.

01-08-2010, 02:36 PM	#3
rodimus prime Account Suspended Drives: Cargo van. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metal Metal Land Posts: 1,247	Im not for certain on this, as what I heard came from the internets, but I heard they are one time use belts only and they stretch over the pullies. It sounds logical in the way that it looks like it could be done, and GM likes 1 time use parts.

01-08-2010, 11:36 PM	#6
RonC Drives: 2010 2SS - RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 81	Yes, no belt adjustment on the a/c compressor. GM says to cut the belt when taking off the compressor. I have had 2 put on under warranty. GM list price on the "special belt" was $298 and it comes with an installation tool.

01-12-2010, 01:03 AM	#8
2ss-booya Drives: 2015 SS Sedan M6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,086	GM ac belt = HomieMcWank, Johny Jerryrig, Darrell Dinkledoink, Do it McFly (pick one)

01-13-2010, 07:14 PM	#9
Scourage Syntax Error Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Nebraska Posts: 557 View My Garage	Has anyone cross-referenced the P/N on the belt to something we can pick up at the local parts store?

07-21-2010, 01:01 AM	#11
Ron66Vette&10SS Plays with Hot Wheels Drives: '17 Jet Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Derby, Kansas Posts: 849	I was able to "walk" my original belt off and the shorter one on when I installed my U/D pulley. Not sure what all the fuss is about.....I didn't think it was that tough. __________________ Previous Cars: '78 Z28, '92 Z28, '95 Z28, '85 Corvette, '01 SS, '96 Z28, '04 Z06 Corvette, '10 SS, '13 SS Hot Wheels Current Cars: '17 ZL1(daily driver), '04 Trailblazer (rain & snow), '66 Corvette (restoring)

07-24-2010, 09:54 PM	#13
Scourage Syntax Error Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Nebraska Posts: 557 View My Garage	I purchased the belt from my dealership, came with the install tool and the belt cost somewhere around $45 with my discount.

07-25-2010, 02:57 AM	#14
Cam 427 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 677	I installed the AC belt by holding (no special tool) it in place on the crank pulley and turned the engine with a socket and ratchet on the pulley bolt. I had the spark plugs out at the time, so it wasn't too bad.

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