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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by DaytonLax14, Feb 3, 2011.

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Feb 3, 2011 at 11:57 AM

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I am about to change my belts. Do i have to have a belt tension tester or can I just go by feel/look?

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ive always gone by look. looking for cracks in the belt both sides. tension i always went with about 1/2'' when pressing the belt down with your fingers on the belts longest stretch between pulleys

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From the Tacoma 2000 FSM

Using a belt tension gauge, measure the belt tension.
Belt tension gauge:
DENSO BTG–20 (95506–00020)
Borroughs No. BT–33–73F
Drive belt tension:
New belt: 135 – 180 lbf
Used belt: 85 – 120 lbf
If the belt tension is not as specified, adjust it.

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