the bolt is loose on the tensioner but it will not move what do i do i have a 2003...

[tim]

...ford escort zx2? i need to move the tensioner to put the belt back on

 

[kelly_f_1999]

shoul dbe replacing tensioner as well most of time reason belt snaps

 

[Mr. KnowItAll]

Use a wrench, or ratchet to pull, or swivel the tensioner away from the belt. (against the spring tension)
Oh, don't loosen the mounting bolt that holds the tentioner to the engine.

ADDED:
Oh, by the way, the spring tension is pretty significant and you may need to pull pretty hard to get it to swivel.

 

[Mr. KnowItAll]

Use a wrench, or ratchet to pull, or swivel the tensioner away from the belt. (against the spring tension)
Oh, don't loosen the mounting bolt that holds the tentioner to the engine.

ADDED:
Oh, by the way, the spring tension is pretty significant and you may need to pull pretty hard to get it to swivel.

 

[Mr. KnowItAll]

Use a wrench, or ratchet to pull, or swivel the tensioner away from the belt. (against the spring tension)
Oh, don't loosen the mounting bolt that holds the tentioner to the engine.

ADDED:
Oh, by the way, the spring tension is pretty significant and you may need to pull pretty hard to get it to swivel.