91 GC 3.3L Belt Tensioner

I did it along with a water pump on a 1990 3.3L which is basically the same van. You need to remove the passenger front wheel and the inner plastic fender splash guard if you have not done so already. Everything was accessible from there. Good luck!

Bob

Bob,

Thanks for your response. I did everything you suggested plus moving the alternator back against the firewall. I can now see the stud nut. I still need to find a long 15mm box wrench. I haven't got it nailed yet, but I'm getting closer.

Ken

Well, here's the score. Caravan 1; Me 0. I tried getting at this nut from top and bottom with no success whatsoever. I can get a box wrench on from the top, but there is no room to move it. If I had a 15" long wrench, I could get it from the bottom. I know when I'm beat though. Car won this one.

Ken

As a thought, based on your description, If you need to extend your standard length wrench, then you may be able to use a set of vice grips to clamp on a combination wrench box end and use the open end to grab the 15mm bolt head. Use care not to bust your knuckles if you choose to try this ... buying the right tool would be much better.

Bob

Well, here's the score. Caravan 1; Me 0. I tried getting at this nut from top and bottom with no success whatsoever. I can get a box wrench on from the top, but there is no room to move it. If I had a 15" long wrench, I could get it from the bottom. I know when I'm beat though. Car won this one.

Ken