124 timing belt

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71124spider

124 timing belt

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someone please tell me the trick to getting the belt on-- idler pully is new, pivot and spring bolt are both loose
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Kevin1
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Your car is a: 1980 Spider 2000 FI
Location: Maine, USA

Re: 124 timing belt

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Pry the idler back against the spring and snug up the idler bolt to hold it there. Install the belt, then loosen the idler bolt to allow the spring to put tension on the belt.
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Re: 124 timing belt

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GOT IT! THANKS!
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