AU Falcon - Serpentine Belt Tensioner

[Jonchilds]

Does anyone know how to release the tensioner for the serpentine belt on an AU falcon?
My alternator died and I've got a replacement to go on, but can't get the belt loose...

[Hondahoon]

there is a 1/2 or 1/4 (i cant quite remember) hole right in the middle...

put your rachet or (powerbar preferably) in & hive it hell..

they are usually so tight you dont think they are going to move but they do

HH

[Jonchilds]

Cheers - that will help heaps when I put the new belt on.

Ended up cutting the old one after deciding it was probably time for a new one (cracking & unknown history).

Put the new alternator in, tighten everything up, and go do to the wiring and they've given me one with different plugs. Fuckers...

[Bendito]

You and motor vehicle electrics don't really seem to get along dude...

[Jonchilds]

The 14 month old battery on my laptop cooked this week too.

[Bendito]

Steam power then?

[Jonchilds]

I was thinking of buying a Toyota Prius...

[STUART]

there is a 1/2 or 1/4 (i cant quite remember) hole right in the middle...

put your rachet or (powerbar preferably) in & hive it hell..

they are usually so tight you dont think they are going to move but they do

HH

its been awhile but i thought it was 3/8s

[Jonchilds]

Yep. It is a 3/8th fitting.
My driver is too short, so gotta go scuttle a breaker bar tomorrow too.

[ByfordBlade]

Mofo hammer is your friend - fixes your initial problem then keeps you entertained for days as you fix the rest of the damage

[Jonchilds]

I have been tempted to get the sledge hamme out of the shed.
But I need the car to get around, now the good bike is gone, and the old bike is in bits...