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    I'm installing my new alternator and just need to get the belt on, but the tension pulley looks to be in a bad spot. I rented the tension loosening kit from the local parts store and figured it'd be easy, but I can't seem to get the 18mm socket on it. Anyone else have any trouble with it or have any tips? Should I try from the bottom of the car? Any help is appreciated.
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    06 GXP | 222/227 cam/cartuning turbo kit on 8psi/meth/e85 coilovers/ still on stock trans at 130k
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    Thanks!
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    Is there a certain trick to it? I bought and tightened a 4" clamp around that spring like in the picture and the belt isn't any looser....I went and bought a 18mm wrench head for the tension tool and I can't get anything to get over the bolt either...
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    Gotta keep tightening down then man I slip the belt off at the idler pulley.
    06 GXP | 222/227 cam/cartuning turbo kit on 8psi/meth/e85 coilovers/ still on stock trans at 130k
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    Yup.keep tighting the clamp..I used this method works great.it takes alot of tightening but it will compress.


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    This worked like a champ for me !! Thanks,saved the day
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