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Old 07-14-2014, 10:10 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Baltothewolf View Post
So I just replaced the Vtech solenoid gasket and it was definately bad on the right side (when facing the engine). The far right side bold had oil on the threads and all the way up to the head of the bolt, which it shouldn't have any oil on it at all, and the lower bolt was completely covered in oil. The left side bolt however was bone dry. I'm hoping this fixes the main leak but I'm not going to hold my breath.

Guys, is there anyway to remove the P/S belt without cutting it? It's brand new (came with the timing belt kit I just bought) and I would really rather not cut it, selling it would probably be a more favorable option.
Yeah. There's a wing nut on the top of the power steeting pump mounting bracket, and a bolt on the side. Loosen those and you'll let off tension on the PS belt. I can't remember, but it might be the middle belt of 3, so it's possible you may have to take an A/C belt off too.
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