belt tension
 

I guess this is really a general question, not vehicle specific. But, I'm
asking in regards to my 96 Cherokee.

How do I check or know if the tension is correct on the serpentine belt? I
think I over-tighten it and end up wrecking the water pump bearings/pulley.

tia,

Mel P.

Re: belt tension
 

The only real way these days is to get the tension gauge tester. They
sell this unit that grabs the belt and measures the deflection over a
certain distance to set it. These are not too expensive.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com

Mel P. wrote:
> I guess this is really a general question, not vehicle specific. But, I'm
> asking in regards to my 96 Cherokee.
>
> How do I check or know if the tension is correct on the serpentine belt? I
> think I over-tighten it and end up wrecking the water pump bearings/pulley.
>
> tia,
>
> Mel P.
>
>

Re: belt tension
 

The only real way these days is to get the tension gauge tester. They
sell this unit that grabs the belt and measures the deflection over a
certain distance to set it. These are not too expensive.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com

Mel P. wrote:
> I guess this is really a general question, not vehicle specific. But, I'm
> asking in regards to my 96 Cherokee.
>
> How do I check or know if the tension is correct on the serpentine belt? I
> think I over-tighten it and end up wrecking the water pump bearings/pulley.
>
> tia,
>
> Mel P.
>
>

Re: belt tension
 

TIME OUT!

Sorry.

Don't serpentine belts have a spring loaded tensioner, making the adjustment
of the belt tension unnecessary?

I had several cars and trucks that use serpentine belts, and each of them
had a spring loaded tensioner. The only vehicles I own that require belt
tension adjustments are the ones that still use v-belts.

Time in ...




"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:476e955d$0$15218$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
> The only real way these days is to get the tension gauge tester. They
> sell this unit that grabs the belt and measures the deflection over a
> certain distance to set it. These are not too expensive.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
> Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com
>
> Mel P. wrote:
>> I guess this is really a general question, not vehicle specific. But,
>> I'm asking in regards to my 96 Cherokee.
>>
>> How do I check or know if the tension is correct on the serpentine belt?
>> I think I over-tighten it and end up wrecking the water pump
>> bearings/pulley.
>>
>> tia,
>>
>> Mel P.

Re: belt tension
 

TIME OUT!

Sorry.

Don't serpentine belts have a spring loaded tensioner, making the adjustment
of the belt tension unnecessary?

I had several cars and trucks that use serpentine belts, and each of them
had a spring loaded tensioner. The only vehicles I own that require belt
tension adjustments are the ones that still use v-belts.

Time in ...




"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:476e955d$0$15218$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
> The only real way these days is to get the tension gauge tester. They
> sell this unit that grabs the belt and measures the deflection over a
> certain distance to set it. These are not too expensive.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
> Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com
>
> Mel P. wrote:
>> I guess this is really a general question, not vehicle specific. But,
>> I'm asking in regards to my 96 Cherokee.
>>
>> How do I check or know if the tension is correct on the serpentine belt?
>> I think I over-tighten it and end up wrecking the water pump
>> bearings/pulley.
>>
>> tia,
>>
>> Mel P.

Re: belt tension
 

Jeff,
The good 'ol 4.0 uses a long bolt to set the tension via the power
steering pump. The 4.0 was one of the last serpentine belt systems using a
manually set tension system. It is set this way on my 2000XJ.

Carl

"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:dexbj.10150$GV4.10106@trnddc05...
> TIME OUT!
>
> Sorry.
>
> Don't serpentine belts have a spring loaded tensioner, making the
> adjustment of the belt tension unnecessary?
>
> I had several cars and trucks that use serpentine belts, and each of them
> had a spring loaded tensioner. The only vehicles I own that require belt
> tension adjustments are the ones that still use v-belts.
>
> Time in ...
>
>
>
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:476e955d$0$15218$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
>> The only real way these days is to get the tension gauge tester. They
>> sell this unit that grabs the belt and measures the deflection over a
>> certain distance to set it. These are not too expensive.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
>> Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com
>>
>> Mel P. wrote:
>>> I guess this is really a general question, not vehicle specific. But,
>>> I'm asking in regards to my 96 Cherokee.
>>>
>>> How do I check or know if the tension is correct on the serpentine belt?
>>> I think I over-tighten it and end up wrecking the water pump
>>> bearings/pulley.
>>>
>>> tia,
>>>
>>> Mel P.
>

Re: belt tension
 

Jeff,
The good 'ol 4.0 uses a long bolt to set the tension via the power
steering pump. The 4.0 was one of the last serpentine belt systems using a
manually set tension system. It is set this way on my 2000XJ.

Carl

"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:dexbj.10150$GV4.10106@trnddc05...
> TIME OUT!
>
> Sorry.
>
> Don't serpentine belts have a spring loaded tensioner, making the
> adjustment of the belt tension unnecessary?
>
> I had several cars and trucks that use serpentine belts, and each of them
> had a spring loaded tensioner. The only vehicles I own that require belt
> tension adjustments are the ones that still use v-belts.
>
> Time in ...
>
>
>
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:476e955d$0$15218$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
>> The only real way these days is to get the tension gauge tester. They
>> sell this unit that grabs the belt and measures the deflection over a
>> certain distance to set it. These are not too expensive.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
>> Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com
>>
>> Mel P. wrote:
>>> I guess this is really a general question, not vehicle specific. But,
>>> I'm asking in regards to my 96 Cherokee.
>>>
>>> How do I check or know if the tension is correct on the serpentine belt?
>>> I think I over-tighten it and end up wrecking the water pump
>>> bearings/pulley.
>>>
>>> tia,
>>>
>>> Mel P.
>

Re: belt tension
 

In article <dexbj.10150$GV4.10106@trnddc05>,
"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote:

> TIME OUT!
>
> Sorry.
>
> Don't serpentine belts have a spring loaded tensioner, making the adjustment
> of the belt tension unnecessary?

Not always.
Not in this case.

Re: belt tension
 

In article <dexbj.10150$GV4.10106@trnddc05>,
"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote:

> TIME OUT!
>
> Sorry.
>
> Don't serpentine belts have a spring loaded tensioner, making the adjustment
> of the belt tension unnecessary?

Not always.
Not in this case.

Re: belt tension
 

Mike Romain wrote:
> The only real way these days is to get the tension gauge tester. They
> sell this unit that grabs the belt and measures the deflection over a
> certain distance to set it. These are not too expensive.

Ditto that.

It also depends on if that 96 had the tension arm. The V8 Grands had one.
If it has one of those then there is no adjustment to be made.
The I6 didn't, so you need a tension gauge and an assortment of wrenches
to fiddle with the PS pump (two bolts on the back are the pain), the lock
nut on front, and the adjuster. (it's a bit easier to adjust if you remove
the airfilter box)

Expensive one, but it works on many types of belts.
http://www.etoolcart.com/browseprodu...ion-Gauge.HTML
How it works.
http://polarbearinc.com/PBPC/homepag...uct_belts.html

There are cheaper ones out there like the krikkit, some like it, some
don't.

> Mel P. wrote:
>> I guess this is really a general question, not vehicle specific. But, I'm asking in regards to my 96 Cherokee.
>>
>> How do I check or know if the tension is correct on the serpentine
>> belt? I think I over-tighten it and end up wrecking the water pump
>> bearings/pulley.

Re: belt tension
 

Mike Romain wrote:
> The only real way these days is to get the tension gauge tester. They
> sell this unit that grabs the belt and measures the deflection over a
> certain distance to set it. These are not too expensive.

Ditto that.

It also depends on if that 96 had the tension arm. The V8 Grands had one.
If it has one of those then there is no adjustment to be made.
The I6 didn't, so you need a tension gauge and an assortment of wrenches
to fiddle with the PS pump (two bolts on the back are the pain), the lock
nut on front, and the adjuster. (it's a bit easier to adjust if you remove
the airfilter box)

Expensive one, but it works on many types of belts.
http://www.etoolcart.com/browseprodu...ion-Gauge.HTML
How it works.
http://polarbearinc.com/PBPC/homepag...uct_belts.html

There are cheaper ones out there like the krikkit, some like it, some
don't.

> Mel P. wrote:
>> I guess this is really a general question, not vehicle specific. But, I'm asking in regards to my 96 Cherokee.
>>
>> How do I check or know if the tension is correct on the serpentine
>> belt? I think I over-tighten it and end up wrecking the water pump
>> bearings/pulley.

Re: belt tension
 

My 1995 Jeep doesn't have one. It does have a serpentine belt. The spring
loaded tensioners are a good thing. One less thing that screws up from lack
of maintenance.

Cheers,

Earle

"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:dexbj.10150$GV4.10106@trnddc05...
> TIME OUT!
>
> Sorry.
>
> Don't serpentine belts have a spring loaded tensioner, making the
> adjustment of the belt tension unnecessary?
>
> I had several cars and trucks that use serpentine belts, and each of them
> had a spring loaded tensioner. The only vehicles I own that require belt
> tension adjustments are the ones that still use v-belts.
>
> Time in ...
>
>
>
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:476e955d$0$15218$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
>> The only real way these days is to get the tension gauge tester. They
>> sell this unit that grabs the belt and measures the deflection over a
>> certain distance to set it. These are not too expensive.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
>> Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com
>>
>> Mel P. wrote:
>>> I guess this is really a general question, not vehicle specific. But,
>>> I'm asking in regards to my 96 Cherokee.
>>>
>>> How do I check or know if the tension is correct on the serpentine belt?
>>> I think I over-tighten it and end up wrecking the water pump
>>> bearings/pulley.
>>>
>>> tia,
>>>
>>> Mel P.
>



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Re: belt tension
 

My 1995 Jeep doesn't have one. It does have a serpentine belt. The spring
loaded tensioners are a good thing. One less thing that screws up from lack
of maintenance.

Cheers,

Earle

"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:dexbj.10150$GV4.10106@trnddc05...
> TIME OUT!
>
> Sorry.
>
> Don't serpentine belts have a spring loaded tensioner, making the
> adjustment of the belt tension unnecessary?
>
> I had several cars and trucks that use serpentine belts, and each of them
> had a spring loaded tensioner. The only vehicles I own that require belt
> tension adjustments are the ones that still use v-belts.
>
> Time in ...
>
>
>
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:476e955d$0$15218$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
>> The only real way these days is to get the tension gauge tester. They
>> sell this unit that grabs the belt and measures the deflection over a
>> certain distance to set it. These are not too expensive.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
>> Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com
>>
>> Mel P. wrote:
>>> I guess this is really a general question, not vehicle specific. But,
>>> I'm asking in regards to my 96 Cherokee.
>>>
>>> How do I check or know if the tension is correct on the serpentine belt?
>>> I think I over-tighten it and end up wrecking the water pump
>>> bearings/pulley.
>>>
>>> tia,
>>>
>>> Mel P.
>



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Re: belt tension
 

Hi Mel,
You could have over tightened the belt easily if only turning up the
tension adjustment bolt. Usually there's about a foot space between pulleys
that I use to depress as hard as I can with the uses of one finger, about a
half an inch, is good, without the tension tool. But I don't believe you
could have hurt the water pump bearings.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:----------@----------.com


"Mel P." <mpernice95@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:5t7i23F1cirocU1@mid.individual.net...
> I guess this is really a general question, not vehicle specific. But, I'm
> asking in regards to my 96 Cherokee.
>
> How do I check or know if the tension is correct on the serpentine belt?
I
> think I over-tighten it and end up wrecking the water pump
bearings/pulley.
>
> tia,
>
> Mel P.
>
>



--
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Re: belt tension
 

Hi Mel,
You could have over tightened the belt easily if only turning up the
tension adjustment bolt. Usually there's about a foot space between pulleys
that I use to depress as hard as I can with the uses of one finger, about a
half an inch, is good, without the tension tool. But I don't believe you
could have hurt the water pump bearings.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:----------@----------.com


"Mel P." <mpernice95@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:5t7i23F1cirocU1@mid.individual.net...
> I guess this is really a general question, not vehicle specific. But, I'm
> asking in regards to my 96 Cherokee.
>
> How do I check or know if the tension is correct on the serpentine belt?
I
> think I over-tighten it and end up wrecking the water pump
bearings/pulley.
>
> tia,
>
> Mel P.
>
>



--
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Re: belt tension
 

No. One Jeep engines I know of that have the auto tensioner are the V-8s.

I could be wrong about ALL of the sixes needing manual adjustment, but
most use the power steering pump, if fitted, as the adjuster.

Quick and dirty adjust is that if you can get even a half inch of
deflection, unless you are king kong or the hulk, the belt is loose.
Even the tiniest squeal when cold is also a loose belt.



Jeff Strickland wrote:
> TIME OUT!
>
> Sorry.
>
> Don't serpentine belts have a spring loaded tensioner, making the
> adjustment of the belt tension unnecessary?
>
> I had several cars and trucks that use serpentine belts, and each of
> them had a spring loaded tensioner. The only vehicles I own that require
> belt tension adjustments are the ones that still use v-belts.
>
> Time in ...
>
>
>
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:476e955d$0$15218$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
>> The only real way these days is to get the tension gauge tester. They
>> sell this unit that grabs the belt and measures the deflection over a
>> certain distance to set it. These are not too expensive.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
>> Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com
>>
>> Mel P. wrote:
>>> I guess this is really a general question, not vehicle specific.
>>> But, I'm asking in regards to my 96 Cherokee.
>>>
>>> How do I check or know if the tension is correct on the serpentine
>>> belt? I think I over-tighten it and end up wrecking the water pump
>>> bearings/pulley.
>>>
>>> tia,
>>>
>>> Mel P.
>

Re: belt tension
 

No. One Jeep engines I know of that have the auto tensioner are the V-8s.

I could be wrong about ALL of the sixes needing manual adjustment, but
most use the power steering pump, if fitted, as the adjuster.

Quick and dirty adjust is that if you can get even a half inch of
deflection, unless you are king kong or the hulk, the belt is loose.
Even the tiniest squeal when cold is also a loose belt.



Jeff Strickland wrote:
> TIME OUT!
>
> Sorry.
>
> Don't serpentine belts have a spring loaded tensioner, making the
> adjustment of the belt tension unnecessary?
>
> I had several cars and trucks that use serpentine belts, and each of
> them had a spring loaded tensioner. The only vehicles I own that require
> belt tension adjustments are the ones that still use v-belts.
>
> Time in ...
>
>
>
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:476e955d$0$15218$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
>> The only real way these days is to get the tension gauge tester. They
>> sell this unit that grabs the belt and measures the deflection over a
>> certain distance to set it. These are not too expensive.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
>> Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com
>>
>> Mel P. wrote:
>>> I guess this is really a general question, not vehicle specific.
>>> But, I'm asking in regards to my 96 Cherokee.
>>>
>>> How do I check or know if the tension is correct on the serpentine
>>> belt? I think I over-tighten it and end up wrecking the water pump
>>> bearings/pulley.
>>>
>>> tia,
>>>
>>> Mel P.
>

Re: belt tension
 

My Cherokee had one that adjusted via moving power steering pump, no
springs. It's a real SOB to do too!

Mike

Jeff Strickland wrote:
> TIME OUT!
>
> Sorry.
>
> Don't serpentine belts have a spring loaded tensioner, making the
> adjustment of the belt tension unnecessary?
>
> I had several cars and trucks that use serpentine belts, and each of
> them had a spring loaded tensioner. The only vehicles I own that require
> belt tension adjustments are the ones that still use v-belts.
>
> Time in ...
>
>
>
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:476e955d$0$15218$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
>> The only real way these days is to get the tension gauge tester. They
>> sell this unit that grabs the belt and measures the deflection over a
>> certain distance to set it. These are not too expensive.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
>> Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com
>>
>> Mel P. wrote:
>>> I guess this is really a general question, not vehicle specific.
>>> But, I'm asking in regards to my 96 Cherokee.
>>>
>>> How do I check or know if the tension is correct on the serpentine
>>> belt? I think I over-tighten it and end up wrecking the water pump
>>> bearings/pulley.
>>>
>>> tia,
>>>
>>> Mel P.
>

Re: belt tension
 

My Cherokee had one that adjusted via moving power steering pump, no
springs. It's a real SOB to do too!

Mike

Jeff Strickland wrote:
> TIME OUT!
>
> Sorry.
>
> Don't serpentine belts have a spring loaded tensioner, making the
> adjustment of the belt tension unnecessary?
>
> I had several cars and trucks that use serpentine belts, and each of
> them had a spring loaded tensioner. The only vehicles I own that require
> belt tension adjustments are the ones that still use v-belts.
>
> Time in ...
>
>
>
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:476e955d$0$15218$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
>> The only real way these days is to get the tension gauge tester. They
>> sell this unit that grabs the belt and measures the deflection over a
>> certain distance to set it. These are not too expensive.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
>> Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com
>>
>> Mel P. wrote:
>>> I guess this is really a general question, not vehicle specific.
>>> But, I'm asking in regards to my 96 Cherokee.
>>>
>>> How do I check or know if the tension is correct on the serpentine
>>> belt? I think I over-tighten it and end up wrecking the water pump
>>> bearings/pulley.
>>>
>>> tia,
>>>
>>> Mel P.
>

Re: belt tension
 

Not really true - I've worked on all sorts of systems that manually set belt
tension. GM used a rig that you adjusted by putting a torque wrench into a
socket on the arm holding the idler pulley and you set the tension by the
torque on the arm. Lots of the Asian imports used the old bolt and
trunnion block method - even some fairly recent ones. I finally bought a
gauge a while back that slips over the belt the reads the torque needed to
get a set deflection of the belt but I generally get within tolerance just
by feel.

Jeff Strickland wrote:

> TIME OUT!
>
> Sorry.
>
> Don't serpentine belts have a spring loaded tensioner, making the
> adjustment of the belt tension unnecessary?
>
> I had several cars and trucks that use serpentine belts, and each of them
> had a spring loaded tensioner. The only vehicles I own that require belt
> tension adjustments are the ones that still use v-belts.
>
> Time in ...
>
>
>
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:476e955d$0$15218$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
>> The only real way these days is to get the tension gauge tester. They
>> sell this unit that grabs the belt and measures the deflection over a
>> certain distance to set it. These are not too expensive.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
>> Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com
>>
>> Mel P. wrote:
>>> I guess this is really a general question, not vehicle specific. But,
>>> I'm asking in regards to my 96 Cherokee.
>>>
>>> How do I check or know if the tension is correct on the serpentine belt?
>>> I think I over-tighten it and end up wrecking the water pump
>>> bearings/pulley.
>>>
>>> tia,
>>>
>>> Mel P.

--
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Re: belt tension
 

Not really true - I've worked on all sorts of systems that manually set belt
tension. GM used a rig that you adjusted by putting a torque wrench into a
socket on the arm holding the idler pulley and you set the tension by the
torque on the arm. Lots of the Asian imports used the old bolt and
trunnion block method - even some fairly recent ones. I finally bought a
gauge a while back that slips over the belt the reads the torque needed to
get a set deflection of the belt but I generally get within tolerance just
by feel.

Jeff Strickland wrote:

> TIME OUT!
>
> Sorry.
>
> Don't serpentine belts have a spring loaded tensioner, making the
> adjustment of the belt tension unnecessary?
>
> I had several cars and trucks that use serpentine belts, and each of them
> had a spring loaded tensioner. The only vehicles I own that require belt
> tension adjustments are the ones that still use v-belts.
>
> Time in ...
>
>
>
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:476e955d$0$15218$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
>> The only real way these days is to get the tension gauge tester. They
>> sell this unit that grabs the belt and measures the deflection over a
>> certain distance to set it. These are not too expensive.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
>> Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com
>>
>> Mel P. wrote:
>>> I guess this is really a general question, not vehicle specific. But,
>>> I'm asking in regards to my 96 Cherokee.
>>>
>>> How do I check or know if the tension is correct on the serpentine belt?
>>> I think I over-tighten it and end up wrecking the water pump
>>> bearings/pulley.
>>>
>>> tia,
>>>
>>> Mel P.

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Re: belt tension
 

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6 Jeeps in the driveway...
All have serpentine belts.

2004 Grand Cherokee with a 4.0 has the belt tensioner.
2000 TJ with a 4.0 has the belt tensioner.
2000 Cherokee Sport with a 4.0 has the belt tensioner.
1995 YJ with a 4.0 has the power steering SOB adjust.
1994 YJ with a 2.5 has the power steering SOB adjust.
1991 YJ with a 4.0 has the power steering SOB adjust.

My Jeep Fleet as my son calls it.

PaulinVA

Re: belt tension
 

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6 Jeeps in the driveway...
All have serpentine belts.

2004 Grand Cherokee with a 4.0 has the belt tensioner.
2000 TJ with a 4.0 has the belt tensioner.
2000 Cherokee Sport with a 4.0 has the belt tensioner.
1995 YJ with a 4.0 has the power steering SOB adjust.
1994 YJ with a 2.5 has the power steering SOB adjust.
1991 YJ with a 4.0 has the power steering SOB adjust.

My Jeep Fleet as my son calls it.

PaulinVA

Re: belt tension
 

Strange. My 2000XJ, 99 TJ, 91XJ, 89XJ, all 4.0's have the power steering
bracket adjust with serpentines. My 89 YJ with the 2.5L had v-belts, IIRC.

Carl


"PM" <schp142@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:13mubtdrptcuhc5@corp.supernews.com...
> <SNIP ALL ABOVE>
>
>
> 6 Jeeps in the driveway...
> All have serpentine belts.
>
> 2004 Grand Cherokee with a 4.0 has the belt tensioner.
> 2000 TJ with a 4.0 has the belt tensioner.
> 2000 Cherokee Sport with a 4.0 has the belt tensioner.
> 1995 YJ with a 4.0 has the power steering SOB adjust.
> 1994 YJ with a 2.5 has the power steering SOB adjust.
> 1991 YJ with a 4.0 has the power steering SOB adjust.
>
> My Jeep Fleet as my son calls it.
>
> PaulinVA
>
>

Re: belt tension
 

Strange. My 2000XJ, 99 TJ, 91XJ, 89XJ, all 4.0's have the power steering
bracket adjust with serpentines. My 89 YJ with the 2.5L had v-belts, IIRC.

Carl


"PM" <schp142@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:13mubtdrptcuhc5@corp.supernews.com...
> <SNIP ALL ABOVE>
>
>
> 6 Jeeps in the driveway...
> All have serpentine belts.
>
> 2004 Grand Cherokee with a 4.0 has the belt tensioner.
> 2000 TJ with a 4.0 has the belt tensioner.
> 2000 Cherokee Sport with a 4.0 has the belt tensioner.
> 1995 YJ with a 4.0 has the power steering SOB adjust.
> 1994 YJ with a 2.5 has the power steering SOB adjust.
> 1991 YJ with a 4.0 has the power steering SOB adjust.
>
> My Jeep Fleet as my son calls it.
>
> PaulinVA
>
>

Re: belt tension
 

And my '97 TJ SE 2.5 has that awful pulley behind the power steering
pump that needs a long extension to reach. It's not that hard to do.

Re: belt tension
 

And my '97 TJ SE 2.5 has that awful pulley behind the power steering
pump that needs a long extension to reach. It's not that hard to do.