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10-13-2010, 06:16 AM
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If you just want to remove the alternator it is possible to take the lower bold of the alternator out and flip it up.
That releases all tension from the belt. Rob 
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10-13-2010, 09:27 AM
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The tensioner is on the other side of the engine.
There is a small shock absorber attached to the top of the engine, that shock absorber goes to the tensioner. To adjust the tensioner you have to release the big bold that goes trough the tensioner first, then adjust with the long nut next to the steering fluid reservoir . Best to soak it first with penetrating oil. There is a indicator on the front of the tensioner. Set the indicator to the first mark when the tension is released, with full tension it should be at the 7th mark (if you tensioner is still OK, the rubber tensioning parts do wear out). Rob
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10-14-2010, 11:28 AM
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I know how to get fan clutch off and have done it but why does it need to be done if you can get the belt off another way? Is it in the way somehow? Just curious. The manual doesn't show to remove the fan or clutch:
http://www.w124-zone.com/downloads/MB%20CD/W124/w124CD1/Program/Engine/103/20-2100.pdf
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10-14-2010, 11:03 PM
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WOW!!! 5.5 Hours to replace my daughter's waterpump and YES, you have to remove the fan clutch and everything!!! The forum is always right!That was the hardest repair I've ever done myself. I needed to use every tool and angle thingy available. Removed pulleys, tensioner bracket, tensioner, etc. No wonder they want so much money to do that job at the repair shop. I think I can do it in under 3 hours next time though. All of that because of a .20 cent rubber band gasket on the bottom of the pump. I put a new pump in anyway. Total price for parts...$234.00...labor...just my aching back but a great sense of accomplishment.
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10-15-2010, 09:12 PM
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i've done it twice....5.5 hours is about right....took me that long the second time too, I think
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#12
10-17-2010, 08:12 AM
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For the allan key I used a 7mm allan socket and welded it to a strong metal strip. No torsion and less risk to strip the head.
Rob
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