2000 Chevy Blazer Belt Tensioner

the_blue_phantom · 06-22-2012, 02:05 PM

Hey guys, I was replacing the alternator on my friend's blazer yesterday and accidentally sheared off the bolt holding on the belt tensioner. Part of the bolt is still in there and the tensioner itself still works, we were able to drive it home alright. Is there any way I can get that bolt out or fix it without having to replace that entire aluminum block that it and the alternator (among other things) are mounted to? Please help!

koda6966 · 06-22-2012, 02:17 PM

You try taking the tensioner off and using vice grips on the bolt yet?

the_blue_phantom · 06-22-2012, 09:44 PM

Problem is, I can't get the tensioner off. The bolt's broken off down inside where I can't get to it

06-22-2012, 02:05 PM	#1
the_blue_phantom New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Columbia, SC Year: 1998 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 3.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: Daily Driver, Huntin and Fishin and Light Off-Roading Posts: 26 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (0)	2000 Chevy Blazer Belt Tensioner Hey guys, I was replacing the alternator on my friend's blazer yesterday and accidentally sheared off the bolt holding on the belt tensioner. Part of the bolt is still in there and the tensioner itself still works, we were able to drive it home alright. Is there any way I can get that bolt out or fix it without having to replace that entire aluminum block that it and the alternator (among other things) are mounted to? Please help! __________________ 98 Ranger XLT 4x4 Ext. Cab- 3" BL- rollin on 33" Mickey T Baja Claws
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06-22-2012, 02:17 PM	#2
koda6966 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Masonville NY Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 3.0 Class: 2WD Off-Road Used For: Giving me pride. Posts: 7,842 Rep Power: 34 iTrader: (4)	You try taking the tensioner off and using vice grips on the bolt yet? __________________ 1993 Ford Ranger XL Supercab 3.0 V6. Custom interior. Edge Conversion (WIP). 03 Explorer seats. 6" lift (WIP). Sitting on 35x12.5R15 Mastercraft Courser MT's. 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport. 4x4/4.0/auto. Daily Driver & parts snagger. Ranger Build Thread. Jeep XJ Build Thread.
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06-22-2012, 09:44 PM	#3
the_blue_phantom New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Columbia, SC Year: 1998 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 3.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: Daily Driver, Huntin and Fishin and Light Off-Roading Posts: 26 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (0)	Problem is, I can't get the tensioner off. The bolt's broken off down inside where I can't get to it __________________ 98 Ranger XLT 4x4 Ext. Cab- 3" BL- rollin on 33" Mickey T Baja Claws
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