AboutTodd Puccio Expertise General auto repair,electical issues,driveability issues,anti-lock brakes,SIR systems,HVAC,engine performance,Gm spacific. I have worked at my current dealseship since the 1990 model year anything much older than that I have limited exposure to. I do not have very much transmission experience so those question you may want to ask of another expert. When you send me a question let me know the exact make/model/engine and year for the car or suv you have it makes it easier to answer the questions that way.
Experience Experience in the area:I have been employed by the same Gm dealer for 18 years and and a ASE master technician. I work at a Pontiac and GMC truck store. Served a a lead technician when dealership was on a team system.
I just recently moved to a Buick,Hummer,Saab Store when my franschise was purchased by this dealership.
Organazations: ASE master techncian
Education/Credentials:High school diploma,2 year vocational school degree
2 year college degree. Associates degree in applied scineces (auto technology)Awards and Honors: GMC master techncian
Question how do i tioghten the belt on the power steering pulley on my 86 pontiac 6000 2.8 liter it has 3 belts under hood instead of the serpintine style
Answer Hi Casey:
The power steering pump is mounted on brackets with slotted adjustment holes. that one had 3 or 4 bolts bolts or nuts that sttach the pump to the brackets loosen the bolts and nuts and pry the pump away from the crankshaft on the engine which will tighten the belt. DO NOT pry directly on the pump pry on the mounting bracket where ever you can get a good grip and then tighten the bolts while applying the pressure on the pump to keep the tension on the belt. It's not hard but a helper to hold the bar will make the job easier to do. Good luck :)
