Moved to Texas,have no tools,no job,car broke down

09-10-2002, 12:46 PM

Right now I need to replace the serpentine belt that drives the accessories,but have no tools to work on the car.The smog pump has seized so I got myself a shorter belt to try to bypass it,but again because I have no tools I cannot do anything with the car.

At this point,I am low on money,I still need to find a job here in Texas,but with the car broke down, I cannot do anything..

So,I ask is there anyone around the San Antonio Area/Floresville area that could possibly help me get a belt put on this car?

95mustanggt · 09-10-2002, 01:44 PM

I wish that I could help you. But I moved far away from Texas. There has got to be someone on this site that would give you a hand. Everyone here is great.

302 LX Eric · 09-10-2002, 03:11 PM

Come on, someone's got be from that area! Help the guy out. He's a longtime member here and all-around great guy.

(I'm trying here, Mustanguy!)

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Maroon 5.0 LX · 09-10-2002, 03:32 PM

You really only need a big heavy screwdriver or piece pipe. Stick it down to the left of the pulley on the tensioner, push against the pivot and that will release the tension. If you have the right size belt and the routing decal is still under the hood, it should work pretty easily.

Now, I'm not sure you can do this with the supercharger on your car, but I just went down to my garage and the above worked fine on my stock '89.

09-10-2002, 04:58 PM

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Come on, someone's got be from that area! Help the guy out. He's a longtime member here and all-around great guy.

(I'm trying here, Mustanguy!)

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Thanks for the nice words Eric and the rest of ya'll

I'm the type of person I'd give my last penny to them if they ever needed anything,but at this point in my life,I'm the one needing the help..

Maroon 5.0 LX

Ya,I guess the thing I mainly need the tools for,is to loosen up the blower belt so I can remove it,then place the short on the accessories.

Maroon 5.0 LX · 09-10-2002, 05:22 PM

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Originally posted by Mustanguy
Thanks for the nice words Eric and the rest of ya'll I'm the type of person I'd give my last penny to them if they ever needed anything,but at this point in my life,I'm the one needing the help..

Maroon 5.0 LX

Ya,I guess the thing I mainly need the tools for,is to loosen up the blower belt so I can remove it,then place the short on the accessories.

Well, I tried. Sorry, but a service call from Maryland would be a little far for me.

Maybe after some of these Jamokes get home from work, they'll be able to help you.

FivepointOH · 09-10-2002, 05:41 PM

I'm in san marcos bro... not sure what part of SA is floresville is? If it's close to the SM side I'll drive out there and give u a hand. Shoot me a pm or email at fiveoh18@yahoo.com and let me know.

induction · 09-10-2002, 06:21 PM

*******DAMMIT!!*******
Someone get over there and lend a hand, Or I'm gonna get P.O'd (points to avatar) lets' go people, " we have a Stang down in Texas and hes armed with a trunk load of beer !!!"

09-10-2002, 09:42 PM

FivepointOH

Thanks bro,I'll shoot ya a PM when I'm done eating supper

induction

Quote:

*******DAMMIT!!*******
Someone get over there and lend a hand, Or I'm gonna get P.O'd (points to avatar) lets' go people, " we have a Stang down in Texas and hes armed with a trunk load of beer !!!"

Thanks for the smile you put on my face after I read your post

Fiance tonight has been in a really bad mood because of this whole car situation,almost to the point of me cryin

I'm doin the best I can..

HotRoddin · 09-10-2002, 11:25 PM

<<Fiance tonight has been in a really bad mood because of this whole car situation,almost to the point of me cryin I'm doin the best I can..>>

Hang in there bud ... This is the kind of thing great memories are made of ... Some day you'll be tellin your grandkids about the time you got stuck with no tools and no job and the car broke down and the snow was 12 feet deep and it was -10 and and it was Christmas day ...yeah thats it Christmas day !!

Seriously ... I've been there ... it always gets better !

Wish i could help ya but its a longggg walk from Calif

Topless In Texas · 09-11-2002, 02:01 AM

GEEZZZ ..
I dont know why, but I feel responsible!!!!!!!!!! I Wish I could do something, but I'm 5 hours away, and I have to get my daughter to school in the morning and go to work!

I dont think I know anyone in SanAntonio...
I really hope things work out....if I think of something or someone, I"ll let ya know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Chin up!

Glad to have you here! I promise, you'll love it!
Take care, and be careful! TNT

cyberstang5.0 · 09-11-2002, 07:16 AM

Hey, if you dive you car over to Houston, I'll do it for you. It's only a few miles

j/j

Sorry about your car troubles, but like topless, I am also too far away.

Hope you get everything working out for you.

09-12-2002, 02:31 PM

FivepointOH

PM sent

Topless In Texas

no worries Topless,I know your the type of person that loves to help other people when your able to

I've known you on these boards for awhile now

cyberstang5.0
Ya I remember driving through Houston on my way here,it's aways from me from what I remember

09-10-2002, 12:46 PM	#1
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	Moved to Texas,have no tools,no job,car broke down Right now I need to replace the serpentine belt that drives the accessories,but have no tools to work on the car.The smog pump has seized so I got myself a shorter belt to try to bypass it,but again because I have no tools I cannot do anything with the car. At this point,I am low on money,I still need to find a job here in Texas,but with the car broke down, I cannot do anything.. So,I ask is there anyone around the San Antonio Area/Floresville area that could possibly help me get a belt put on this car?

09-10-2002, 01:44 PM	#2
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	I wish that I could help you. But I moved far away from Texas. There has got to be someone on this site that would give you a hand. Everyone here is great. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

09-10-2002, 03:11 PM	#3
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Come on, someone's got be from that area! Help the guy out. He's a longtime member here and all-around great guy. (I'm trying here, Mustanguy!) E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

09-10-2002, 03:32 PM	#4
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	You really only need a big heavy screwdriver or piece pipe. Stick it down to the left of the pulley on the tensioner, push against the pivot and that will release the tension. If you have the right size belt and the routing decal is still under the hood, it should work pretty easily. Now, I'm not sure you can do this with the supercharger on your car, but I just went down to my garage and the above worked fine on my stock '89. __________________ '89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van '06 Mustang V-6, 5 speed

09-10-2002, 06:21 PM	#8
induction The Brit! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Across the Pond! Posts: 694	*****DAMMIT!!*** Someone get over there and lend a hand, Or I'm gonna get P.O'd (points to avatar) lets' go people, " we have a Stang down in Texas and hes armed with a trunk load of beer !!!" __________________ Restored 1965 Coupe April Mare of the Month** RiceHatersClub Member #27

09-10-2002, 05:41 PM	#7
FivepointOH Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Sugar Land, Tx USA Posts: 478	I'm in san marcos bro... not sure what part of SA is floresville is? If it's close to the SM side I'll drive out there and give u a hand. Shoot me a pm or email at fiveoh18@yahoo.com and let me know.

09-10-2002, 11:25 PM	#10
HotRoddin cranky old man Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Longview Texas Posts: 683	<<Fiance tonight has been in a really bad mood because of this whole car situation,almost to the point of me cryin I'm doin the best I can..>> Hang in there bud ... This is the kind of thing great memories are made of ... Some day you'll be tellin your grandkids about the time you got stuck with no tools and no job and the car broke down and the snow was 12 feet deep and it was -10 and and it was Christmas day ...yeah thats it Christmas day !! Seriously ... I've been there ... it always gets better ! Wish i could help ya but its a longggg walk from Calif

09-11-2002, 02:01 AM	#11
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	:( GEEZZZ .. I dont know why, but I feel responsible!!!!!!!!!! I Wish I could do something, but I'm 5 hours away, and I have to get my daughter to school in the morning and go to work! I dont think I know anyone in SanAntonio... I really hope things work out....if I think of something or someone, I"ll let ya know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Chin up! Glad to have you here! I promise, you'll love it! Take care, and be careful! TNT __________________ R.I.P. my Kinde..Jan. 19,1992-Aug. 22, 2003. Shes Cruisin' doggie heaven in a Blown Verte or a GTO!!! 2005 ROUSH GT Verte SuperStallions of the Net Feature, May 2002 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER #38!! O.B.C #5..thank you!! I feel so priveledged!! BONE STOCK~ Hell, its a ROUSH!

09-11-2002, 07:16 AM	#12
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	Hey, if you dive you car over to Houston, I'll do it for you. It's only a few miles j/j Sorry about your car troubles, but like topless, I am also too far away. Hope you get everything working out for you.

09-12-2002, 02:31 PM	#13
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	update FivepointOH PM sent Topless In Texas no worries Topless,I know your the type of person that loves to help other people when your able to I've known you on these boards for awhile now cyberstang5.0 Ya I remember driving through Houston on my way here,it's aways from me from what I remember