posted 08-30-2004 08:37 PM                  

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Originally posted by GRROWL:
Picked it up today, it's a very compact "pencil gauge" with a pocket clip.

I was able to squeeze my hand behind the radiator support and take a reading of the serpentine belt on the driver's side, which measured at 100# (specs call for 150). I didn't want to overtighten it blindly, so that's about where I figured. Can't take a picture of it on the car, but here's an amazing simulation:

The red pen top represents your finger that is held in place with the elastic loop and pushes down on the spring-loaded pressure plate until it clicks. You can see this better with the sideview:

The black plastic finger on the lower left moves the pointer on the top that reads the belt deflection at the calibrated setting of the finger click. It does hold the reading as you move the gauge, so you don't have to see it in place to read it.

It looks like it will work pretty well. I'll try it over the weekend - I plan to drive GRROWL up on ramps and check both belts from below.

Purchased from Advance Auto as Special Order Item # 80010249 for $41.88 and it came in a box marked J-38931.

-GRROWL

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posted 07-07-2010 05:45 PM                  

Cooling System & A/C > 7198A
Tool Number 7198A
Your Price (USD) $384.33
Tool Name BELT TENSION GAUGE
Description Use this special belt tension gauge to properly adjust tension on accessory drive belts. 1998 thru Current

sorry I can't post the picture.