i'm looking for a rig for a serpentine belt tensioner for a Volvo S80 I think it is. I replaced a fella's tensioner some time back.he needs more work done which requires the removal of the belt. The tensioner required a special tool but I think I managed to do the repair using a 1/2 inch drive socket wrench, with a nickel (American $) on opposing side of the drive? I know it took about 30 cents to get the job done plus some hard labor. Anyone got a better idea? Here is a picture of the tensioner and of the area said "special tool" fits. Below are a few examples of the wasted nickels that will never be accepted by any vending machine, at any cafeteria, nation widenever seen the Monticello and it's a shame because I am a bit fond of Jefferson, but I think he would approve of this defacing
Get a cheap 1/2" to 3/4" adapter and grind down the 3/4" square until it fits snug? This set from Horror Fraught is cheap and should have what you need. I'd modify the one you need and throw the others in the trash. http://www.harborfreight.com/3-pc-impact-socket-adapter-set-67936.html
Or just re-use those nickles that you illegally defaced then posted on a public forum. When finished just grind them smooth and buy a Coke or give the damaged nickles to some kid for Easter.
I had made the ground-down 3/4" adapter, since we had a few customers with Volvos. I then coupled it with a HF serp belt arm. But I never thought of stuffing a nickel in with a 1/2".
