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Old 03-17-2006, 02:23 PM
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Default Tips for installing supercharger tensioner assembly?

Anyone have any tips for installing a supercharger tensioner assembly and alternator? any special tools needed?
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Should be straight forward. 15 mm socket and wrench should remove the assembly. No coolant or anything to fight that I remember.
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ok, so its just take off, put on kinda deal?
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Should be bolted to the block..
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alright, i'll give it a go. i might shoot a pm over your way while doing the install if i have a problem.
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alright, i'll give it a go. i might shoot a pm over your way while doing the install if i have a problem.
Or a call if it'* after 4 Luckily I've got one bolted up and can use as a reference.
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you have plans on the weekend before 4 !?!? guaranteed it has nothing to do with a Ms. boost... =D
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I get out of work today at 4

If I had plans with a Ms. Boost....you'd be told not to call period..
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ah did not know you worked on weekends... it sucks huh...

If I had plans with a Ms. Boost....you'd be told not to call period.. Wink
that'* assuming she stayed after she saw the intake manifold in the bathroom
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Originally Posted by vptruman
ah did not know you worked on weekends... it sucks huh...

If I had plans with a Ms. Boost....you'd be told not to call period.. Wink
that'* assuming she stayed after she saw the intake manifold in the bathroom
Look at the pics for mine. I'm married and I had a whole supercharger in my tub last night :P


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