Friday, June 3, 2011
How can i change an alternator belt on 97 dodge neon sport dohc, kind of puzzling?
Well I have never done this on a Neon you should be able to find a bolt thea removes the tension on the alternator. There maybe another pulley that does the same thing it%26#039;s a very simple job but the belt may be difficult to get off, so be forceful.|||Go to a garage.. Easiest way!!
I have nissan exa 87 which does not hold charge i changed alternator and belt not charging?
does it have mega fuse if so where n put tester to it reads between 12 n 13 if i dont use radio or wipers or lights it can last over a week but if i use wipers n stuff maybe a few days what can i do|||lol
its her car, she is cute
SHE IS ALL YOURS!!!|||It sounds like your battery isn%26#039;t holding a charge (as you stated in your title) It may read on your battery tender that it is charged but it doesn%26#039;t last under a load. Take it to an auto parts store and ask them to load test the battery. With all likeliness they will find the battery to be bad and you will need a new one.|||First go to the auto parts store and have your charging system check along with your battery. You question does not have enough information to make any kind of right answer. I bet after your trip to the parts house you will have your answer.|||1st. dont use ur radio sing to urself. 2nd when it rains poke ur head out the window. 3rd buy urself a torch and sticky tape it to ur bonnet.|||Your battery should read 12 volts with the engine off. Turning on the headlights, it should maintain a full 12 volts.
Anything less indicates a cell maybe shorted out.
when you start the car, the voltage reading should be 13.5 volts, the extra 1.5 volts needed to overcome the internal resistance of the battery.
take it to the auto parts store. Most of them can check the charging system on the vehicle. It is not uncommon for the battery to die at the same time that the alternator goes out.
Your post is hard to read, please use full words and punctuation marks.
its her car, she is cute
SHE IS ALL YOURS!!!|||It sounds like your battery isn%26#039;t holding a charge (as you stated in your title) It may read on your battery tender that it is charged but it doesn%26#039;t last under a load. Take it to an auto parts store and ask them to load test the battery. With all likeliness they will find the battery to be bad and you will need a new one.|||First go to the auto parts store and have your charging system check along with your battery. You question does not have enough information to make any kind of right answer. I bet after your trip to the parts house you will have your answer.|||1st. dont use ur radio sing to urself. 2nd when it rains poke ur head out the window. 3rd buy urself a torch and sticky tape it to ur bonnet.|||Your battery should read 12 volts with the engine off. Turning on the headlights, it should maintain a full 12 volts.
Anything less indicates a cell maybe shorted out.
when you start the car, the voltage reading should be 13.5 volts, the extra 1.5 volts needed to overcome the internal resistance of the battery.
take it to the auto parts store. Most of them can check the charging system on the vehicle. It is not uncommon for the battery to die at the same time that the alternator goes out.
Your post is hard to read, please use full words and punctuation marks.
How do you change the alternator belt on a '97 nissan sentra, how do you adjust the belt's tension?
Some cars belt set ups are very aggravating My suggestion is to go to Advance or Auto zone and get a book on that car and year this will also answer many other problems in the future . That is one of the first things I have always done on every car I have ever owned . It has always been a great investment . To explian all the things that needs to be done and the litte things to look for whuold take way to long to type the information in right now .|||loosen the alternator bolts and pry the alternator toward engine block with a screw driver(dont break anything) and slide belt off and put on new 1.....to tighten(adjust belt)u pull/pry alternator away from engine block and tighten bolts back up(some models may have a bolt that tightens belt for u jsut by tightening bolt)|||First off, if you are not aware, theres a diagram of the proper placement of the belt around all the points of contact. One of the points of contact is movable, but takes quite a few pounds of pressure to move it, which is why this is easier with two people. (I changed mine myself, by standing on the frame of the car) So basically find the movable one and get something that wont bend, like a long handled wrench (Yes they do make a tool for this but its not needed) that you%26#039;ll use to apply pressure to move it. Once you have the belt on properly you%26#039;ll see it just barely too small to get around the last point of contact, but applying pressure to the movable one will give you more slack, and then you can slide it over the last point of contact.
Like i said, it much easier with two people. Good :Luck!|||Wow, you have picked one of the most difficult belts out there to chane. Changing the belt and adjusting the tension go hand in hand. You will have to adjust the tension very loose to get off the old belt and put on the new. Than adjust the tension back up. Usually the alternator is the pulley that moves. You will have 1 or 2 bolts facing the wheel well that hold the alternator in place, and one that faces either straight up, straight down, or to the front of the car that you spin repeatedly to loosen the belt. If the alternator does not seem to have any extra bolts on it there will be another pulley just for adjusting tension. If it is this one you will have to jack up the car and access it from underneath. Look for a belt diagram under the hood and see if it shows you the tensioner. Similar set up as the alternator adjustments, one or two bolts that will have to be loosened( not removed, only loose) and then a main bolt that adjusts the tension (again none of these bolts should be removed, all should only be loosened).
Like i said, it much easier with two people. Good :Luck!|||Wow, you have picked one of the most difficult belts out there to chane. Changing the belt and adjusting the tension go hand in hand. You will have to adjust the tension very loose to get off the old belt and put on the new. Than adjust the tension back up. Usually the alternator is the pulley that moves. You will have 1 or 2 bolts facing the wheel well that hold the alternator in place, and one that faces either straight up, straight down, or to the front of the car that you spin repeatedly to loosen the belt. If the alternator does not seem to have any extra bolts on it there will be another pulley just for adjusting tension. If it is this one you will have to jack up the car and access it from underneath. Look for a belt diagram under the hood and see if it shows you the tensioner. Similar set up as the alternator adjustments, one or two bolts that will have to be loosened( not removed, only loose) and then a main bolt that adjusts the tension (again none of these bolts should be removed, all should only be loosened).
How to change a alternator belt on a kia optima 2003?
need to know where is the tension puller|||It%26#039;s under the hood, silly!
My car didn't do this until I changed my alternator and ac belt!?
My car starts but is slugghish then dies not right away? I just changed my belt for the ac and alternator. Please help?|||Weak tensioner
Belt off center
Not connected to alternator pulley
Alternator shot|||check ur alternator connections. make sure they are clean and tight. and second of all check and make sure they gave u the rite size belt. and ur ac belt is ur serpentine belt. it allows ur accessories to work. alternator. power steering pump, ac, and if u get it running check and make sure battery lite isnt on. cuz maybe ur battery lite isnt getting charged. or test the batter y make sure its holding volts. otherwise u need new batt. or at the worst they gave u a defective alt. but i dont think thats the case. also make sure u made sure all ur batt posts are clean and tight.|||Look for a loose or disconnected vacuum hose around where you worked. This will make it idle like that.|||Holy smokes do I have to hold you down on the ground to try to get some info out of you. Please let us know what kind of car or lawn mower or airplane this is , year , model, size engine, your shoe size. You want help give us the goods.
Belt off center
Not connected to alternator pulley
Alternator shot|||check ur alternator connections. make sure they are clean and tight. and second of all check and make sure they gave u the rite size belt. and ur ac belt is ur serpentine belt. it allows ur accessories to work. alternator. power steering pump, ac, and if u get it running check and make sure battery lite isnt on. cuz maybe ur battery lite isnt getting charged. or test the batter y make sure its holding volts. otherwise u need new batt. or at the worst they gave u a defective alt. but i dont think thats the case. also make sure u made sure all ur batt posts are clean and tight.|||Look for a loose or disconnected vacuum hose around where you worked. This will make it idle like that.|||Holy smokes do I have to hold you down on the ground to try to get some info out of you. Please let us know what kind of car or lawn mower or airplane this is , year , model, size engine, your shoe size. You want help give us the goods.
How do you change a alternator belt for a 1991 mazda b2200 truck?
please and thank you|||I think its to the left of the engine. There are 2 belts there. The alternator one is on the right side, near the engine. The other belt is to the left of it. You need to take away the other belt and replace the alternator belt and put the other belt on after. Or take it to a local mechanic, I did and only paid 30 bucks because I got references...|||It will be better for you to look in an auto repair manual at the public library. Try Chiltons.
How do you change the alternator belt on a Toyota 4Runner SR5?
I can%26#039;t find any helpful how to%26#039;s on the rest of the internet for changing an alternator belt in my 4Runner, so I thought maybe someone here may know.
My truck is a 1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5, 6 cyl, 2WD
My truck%26#039;s engine uses 3 belts instead of one big serpentine belt and it%26#039;s just the alternator belt that broke. I need to know how to move/lower the other pulleys and belt (I believe it is my fan belt) so I can replace alternator belt behind it.
So if anyone is familiar with my truck%26#039;s engine and know%26#039;s what to do, can you help me please?|||type into search box
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My truck is a 1997 Toyota 4Runner SR5, 6 cyl, 2WD
My truck%26#039;s engine uses 3 belts instead of one big serpentine belt and it%26#039;s just the alternator belt that broke. I need to know how to move/lower the other pulleys and belt (I believe it is my fan belt) so I can replace alternator belt behind it.
So if anyone is familiar with my truck%26#039;s engine and know%26#039;s what to do, can you help me please?|||type into search box
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How to loosen an Alternator Belt on a 1991 Chevy Corsica?
I am trying to change my alternator but I cant figure out how to loosen the belt.|||There is a tensioner. It looks like an arm with a smooth pulley on it that does not look to serve any purpose. Put a wrench on the nut on the tensioner and push to the right it is basically a big spring.
Good luck|||there is a belt tensioner all you need to do is rent the serpentine belt tool its a long rod and you can have it on an angle to loosen it up enough and have someone take the belt off or just stick a 3/8 rachet down there to listen it up and it should be easy enough to lift up and take it off|||Every car has a tensioner. Look at all the pulleys on the belt it should be a smaller one with hole in the middle. If you take a 3/8 inch ratchet it should fit in that hole. You push that down with a lot of pressure and you%26#039;ll see the belt loosen on the rest of the pulleys. Sometimes it takes two people as you have to push down really hard for some cars and while you push down the other person has to slide the belt off the pulleys. Good luck
Good luck|||there is a belt tensioner all you need to do is rent the serpentine belt tool its a long rod and you can have it on an angle to loosen it up enough and have someone take the belt off or just stick a 3/8 rachet down there to listen it up and it should be easy enough to lift up and take it off|||Every car has a tensioner. Look at all the pulleys on the belt it should be a smaller one with hole in the middle. If you take a 3/8 inch ratchet it should fit in that hole. You push that down with a lot of pressure and you%26#039;ll see the belt loosen on the rest of the pulleys. Sometimes it takes two people as you have to push down really hard for some cars and while you push down the other person has to slide the belt off the pulleys. Good luck
Help, Im in the middle of repairing my 1994 escort in the rain, changed the alternator now belt squeaks?
I think the belt tensioner may be positioned wrong and thier is no diagram under the hood. does any1 have a solution to this or know where i can find a diagram to double check. ive searched all on line. its a `994 ford escort lx 1.9|||If the old belt looks like crap then change it. While you are at the parts store you can look at one of the repair manuals on the shelf. Before you put on the new belt make sure you spin all the pulley wheels so you know that one of them isn%26#039;t binding up.
Why the he-- didnt you draw a diagram??|||Replace the belt and check alignment of tensioner too.|||Make sure you have the belt tight enough if that doesnt fix it the while its running carefully rub a bar of soap or a candle on the side that touches the pullys.|||remember the flat backside off the belt, will run against smooth or flat surface idler pulleys. the tension of the idler pulley should be against the back side of the belt, and pushing down against it. also you have have gotten a little grease or such on the belt, and its trying to slip a little. car washing it will take care of that, but check your belt makes sure it is not fraid or has cracks internally, it may need replaced also.
Why the he-- didnt you draw a diagram??|||Replace the belt and check alignment of tensioner too.|||Make sure you have the belt tight enough if that doesnt fix it the while its running carefully rub a bar of soap or a candle on the side that touches the pullys.|||remember the flat backside off the belt, will run against smooth or flat surface idler pulleys. the tension of the idler pulley should be against the back side of the belt, and pushing down against it. also you have have gotten a little grease or such on the belt, and its trying to slip a little. car washing it will take care of that, but check your belt makes sure it is not fraid or has cracks internally, it may need replaced also.
Changing my alternator. Do I need a new belt?
The belt is in great condition, but I%26#039;m installing a high--output alternator that has an overdrive pulley that has six ribs. My current belt will fit in/over four of the ribs, but I want to know if it is necessary to seek out a wider belt that has 6 ribs. Will it make that much of a difference if I keep the existing belt on there? Thanks.|||Yes its better to put a new one with the exact size for your new alternator. Your old belt could start a new problem in the future. Hope this helps!|||oh yes, it will make a difference. that alternator and that pully will have a ton more drag than your stock alternator, so if you use the stock belt that%26#039;s only 2/3s the width needed, it%26#039;s going to slip and squeel like crazy, and the alternator won%26#039;t put out the right voltage. you need to get a 6 rib drive pully and a 6 rib belt to go with it.|||If your original belt has four ribs this means the crank shaft pulley has four ribs. A six rib belt will not fit over the crank shaft pulley. It sounds like you will need to change the pulley on the alternator from a six rib to a four rib. If you use a four rib belt on a six rib pulley the belt may wear out to quickly.|||no you dont need a new one. the amount of ribs on the pulley has nothing to do with the alternator. it has to do with the amount of ribs on the crank and or waterpump pulley. so even if you did get a new wider belt. it wouldnt fit on your crank pulley. so yes the stock one will do. just make sure u line it up on the right ribs, if you dont, your going to hear a light scraping/squeeking noise. because the belt will be slightly slipping.|||the belt rides on more than just the alternator
if the crankshaft pulley only has 4 ribs you can not use the 6 rib belt
you are better off using the belt you have
you should have transferred the pulley from your old alt to the new one
Jim|||Is your crank pulley 4, then you can%26#039;t put a 6 ribbed belt on a 4 ribbed pulley.
Beside that point, don%26#039;t you need a longer belt to use with the overdrive pulley.|||yah it might be safe to put the new belt on incase if u put the old one back it might slipe off or start to tare up|||it is not Necessary to change the belt|||You could use the original but I would play safe with a correct width new belt.
if the crankshaft pulley only has 4 ribs you can not use the 6 rib belt
you are better off using the belt you have
you should have transferred the pulley from your old alt to the new one
Jim|||Is your crank pulley 4, then you can%26#039;t put a 6 ribbed belt on a 4 ribbed pulley.
Beside that point, don%26#039;t you need a longer belt to use with the overdrive pulley.|||yah it might be safe to put the new belt on incase if u put the old one back it might slipe off or start to tare up|||it is not Necessary to change the belt|||You could use the original but I would play safe with a correct width new belt.
What tools and how do you change the alternator belt in a 1999 kia sephia?
It depends, if it has an %26#039;auto-tensioner%26#039; (spring loaded pulley, hydraulic, etc), and usually a serpentine belt, you may just need a 3/8 or 1/2 ratchet/breaker bar. Just relieve the tension off the belt, slip off and slip new one on.
If it has V-belts then they are individually tensioned. Which you would have to adjust tension yourself. But be careful about not over tightening the belt, otherwise ruined bearings would result.
a craftsman tool kit will suffice.|||if u have to ask then maybe u shud just skip the questions and go to a mechanic, just a thought.|||Use a socket driver and a pipe over the handle. This way you have leverage to turn the auto tensioner. Then remove the belt and install a new serpantine belt around the same way the old one comes off. Just lift the belt off with one hand while holding the tensioner open. This is pretty much the same on any car from the 80%26#039;s 90%26#039;s and newer.|||You should not need any really. There is a pulley that has a spring tension and to relieve the tension you can use a broom stick in a pinch.
Look on the front under the hood there will be a little picture of how the belt goes around the round pulleys.
Its really pretty simple.
Me, I would replace the belt and on the last pulley (the alt or a/c compressor) I would use a screw driver to help get it about half on .....then I would turn the motor over a bit and it will POP into place like Magic!|||go to auto zone ask for a 1999 Kia. Thats what I had to do to fix My Sportage.
If it has V-belts then they are individually tensioned. Which you would have to adjust tension yourself. But be careful about not over tightening the belt, otherwise ruined bearings would result.
a craftsman tool kit will suffice.|||if u have to ask then maybe u shud just skip the questions and go to a mechanic, just a thought.|||Use a socket driver and a pipe over the handle. This way you have leverage to turn the auto tensioner. Then remove the belt and install a new serpantine belt around the same way the old one comes off. Just lift the belt off with one hand while holding the tensioner open. This is pretty much the same on any car from the 80%26#039;s 90%26#039;s and newer.|||You should not need any really. There is a pulley that has a spring tension and to relieve the tension you can use a broom stick in a pinch.
Look on the front under the hood there will be a little picture of how the belt goes around the round pulleys.
Its really pretty simple.
Me, I would replace the belt and on the last pulley (the alt or a/c compressor) I would use a screw driver to help get it about half on .....then I would turn the motor over a bit and it will POP into place like Magic!|||go to auto zone ask for a 1999 Kia. Thats what I had to do to fix My Sportage.
Changing the fan belt in Mitsubishi Magna?
Does anyone know where I can see picture instructions on changing the fan/alternator belt on my Magna. I urgently need to change it and have bough the belts and now need to know how to do it.. any help would be great thanks|||Go to this address to download the manual in PDF format. just click on free user, no need to sign up it just takes longer to download!
http://rs3.rapidshare.com/files/60376247鈥?/a>
The file will be password protected, the password is: pdftown.com
Open the file using Adobe and find the relevent section of the manual! The best thing is you will have it for future reference!!
http://rs3.rapidshare.com/files/60376247鈥?/a>
The file will be password protected, the password is: pdftown.com
Open the file using Adobe and find the relevent section of the manual! The best thing is you will have it for future reference!!
How do you change a alternator belt on a 95 isuzu pick up?
show pictures on how to change the belt|||take it to a mechanic. it is very complex|||There should be one pulley that is just used for tension.it%26#039;s most always smooth and rides on the back of the belt.put a wrench or whatever you can on it to turn it clockwise and it should be spring loaded.It will relieve the tension on the belt.Pull the belt off and put on a new one.|||there are different types of pulley setups on different vehicles. there could be the tensioner pulley setup, as stated in the previous post, but it could also be the older setup. if you buy a haynes manual (or clyner, whichever, i prefer haynes) it will have the pictures showing you exactly what to do, step by step. manuals typically cost less than $20. it is not complicated by any means if youre a fairly intelligent individual with any mechanical sense at all.
How do i change the alternator belt on a 1992 chry. lebarron if I don't have the schematics on the front end?
I need schematics on it. Does anyone have some they could email me?|||What size engine does it have? If it is the V6 then it will have a serpentine belt and look like a capital letter %26quot;A%26quot; with the %26quot;legs%26quot; going around the power steering pump and crank pulley. The middle will go up and around the tensioner pulley|||i own a shop,and if the old one is still on it, draw a diagram of it,that%26#039;s the best way to do it,then you,ll remember it the next time,good luck.|||Go to the parts store and buy a haynes or chilton%26#039;s manual for your car. You will thank yourself over and over again. Or if you don%26#039;t have the 20 dollars call them and ask if they can look it up for you.|||I don%26#039;t know if the belt routing on this illustration would be the same as the routing on your vehicle but it%26#039;s worth a look. http://autorepair.about.com/library/pict鈥?/a> ...Good Luck...
How do you release tension on drive belt to change alternator on AU2 Ford Fairmont?
Put a long spanner in the tensioner idle pulley nut and tighten it. This will move the tensioner towards the front and loosen the belt|||very carefully|||I%26#039;d use a Buck knife but some of my buddies prefer to use a chain saw.
How can I change the alternator belt on a rover 420 diesel?
I want to change the tensioner polly that is siezed too.how?
give me a clue, any ideas please.
rover 420 diesel.1998
|||i suggest you buy or borrow a haynes manual for this job
good luck h|||What you need to do is look at the top of the alternator, there are two bolts that hold the alternator tight. Loosen them first, then there there is a long tentioning bolt under the alternator. Loosen this and then you can remove the belt.
Ja.
give me a clue, any ideas please.
rover 420 diesel.1998
|||i suggest you buy or borrow a haynes manual for this job
good luck h|||What you need to do is look at the top of the alternator, there are two bolts that hold the alternator tight. Loosen them first, then there there is a long tentioning bolt under the alternator. Loosen this and then you can remove the belt.
Ja.
How do you change the alternator belt on a 2002 Kia Sedona?
Go to autozone.com and you can get some basic information on your vehicle. Chances are you have a serpentine belt that runs everything. They%26#039;re not difficult to replace as long as you follow the routing diagram in the engine compartment (usually a sticker located on the core support near the radiator or on one of the belt covers) and have a wrench that will fit the idler pully. If you%26#039;re not mechanicall inclined, take it to a mechanic.
How do i change the alternator belt on a 1994 Nissan Sentra?
Its difficult and the same for most cars, but get a haynes manual specifically for your car.|||Most cars have a idler / tension pulley. Using a box wrench pull it away to release the belt. Re-route the new belt, pull that pulley back again and let it tighten up against the new belt. Sorry if I can%26#039;t describe it in words very well. It really is very easy.
How do you change the alternator belt on a 1996 Avalon?
LOOSEN THE SIDE LOCKING BOLT FIRST AND THEN LOOSEN THE ADJUSTMENT BOLT ON THE TOP.
EVERYTHING IS RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU AND SHOULD TAKE ABOUT 20 MINUTES AT THE MOST.
EVERYTHING IS RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU AND SHOULD TAKE ABOUT 20 MINUTES AT THE MOST.
How do I change my alternator belt on a 94 Mazda Protege?
loosen the bolt on the alternator housing.There should be a slot that will slide the alternator to loosen the belt,Then remove the belt, replace and slide the alternator in the slot till proper tensioned and tighten bolt.|||http://www.autozone.com/repair_info.htm
How to change alternator belt on 1995 neon?
I am assuming you mean the serpentine belt?
If that is what you mean, locate the tension bar and pull it back with whatever wrench size it takes. Pull it off then put the new one back on following the diagram that should be located by the headlights or on a plastic shield guard.
Good Luck!|||you need a special belt tool, avail at most auto parts stores like autozone
belt routing is on a sticker under the hood
If that is what you mean, locate the tension bar and pull it back with whatever wrench size it takes. Pull it off then put the new one back on following the diagram that should be located by the headlights or on a plastic shield guard.
Good Luck!|||you need a special belt tool, avail at most auto parts stores like autozone
belt routing is on a sticker under the hood
What else to change when changing timing belt?
Im soon about to change my timing belt, tensioner, water pump, ac belt, alternator belt, and piwer steering belt on my 00 acura integra....is there anything else that should be changed? car has about 95k miles.|||What do the owner%26#039;s manual say? You know, that book in the glove box that answers those kinds of questions?|||plugs, wires, cap and rotor at that mileage.
and since you have to remove the valve cover to remove the timing cover, the valve cover gaskets. distributor o-ring gasket is a good idea. also vtec filter/gasket.|||That should do it. I hope you are ready to deal with the inhumanly tight crankshaft bolt. An impact wrench, rented if you have to, is definitely the way to go. My 500 ft-lb impact struggles with them.
See the sources (especially the last one) for some really good info on the subject.|||I%26#039;m pretty sure with that vehicle the easy way is to go through the passenger side access panel in the wheel well. And I don%26#039;t believe you have to take off the valve cover.|||Crank and cam seals. Check the valve adjustment after that. That%26#039;s about it.
and since you have to remove the valve cover to remove the timing cover, the valve cover gaskets. distributor o-ring gasket is a good idea. also vtec filter/gasket.|||That should do it. I hope you are ready to deal with the inhumanly tight crankshaft bolt. An impact wrench, rented if you have to, is definitely the way to go. My 500 ft-lb impact struggles with them.
See the sources (especially the last one) for some really good info on the subject.|||I%26#039;m pretty sure with that vehicle the easy way is to go through the passenger side access panel in the wheel well. And I don%26#039;t believe you have to take off the valve cover.|||Crank and cam seals. Check the valve adjustment after that. That%26#039;s about it.
How much is it to change a alternator belt?
i have a 97 nissian pick-up truck with 3 diff belts.im dumb when it comes to this i just dont want to get ripped off.thanks|||Shouldn%26#039;t be more then 30 min labor plus belt, you might want to do all three since they all have to be removed and if they%26#039;re original they%26#039;re due anyway.|||If the alt belt is bad chances are the othere 2 are on there way out to. Belts run $8.00 to $15.00 each. Labor should be no more then $15.00|||it may be cheaper to replace all three belts,given time if no bolts are frozen about one hour. what is the labor rate .belts are approx twelve dollars each
How do I change the alternator belt. 1990 bmw 735i? Are there parts to remove 1st?
I can easily loosen the adjuster bolt but not sure where the pivot bolt is located or if there is more than one other bolt to loosen?|||http://autorepair.about.com/|||some models have a idler pulley loosen the center bolt and there should be a adjustment bolt on top
How Do I change the Alternator Belt on my 2000 Hyundai Accent?
It seems simple,but I usually have run into problems in the past on Simple Jobs|||Hyundai did not use automatic tensioners in 2000. You have a tensioner but it is a manual tensioner. You have to loosen the bolt on the side of the tensioner. Then you turn the other bolt counter clockwise to loosen the bolt which will loosen the tensioner. Then you have to loosen the big bolt that is on the other side of the alternator. You may have to take off your power steering belt to get to the alternator belt. Reverse the procedure to install it. GL
|||There should be a belt routing diagram under the hood. You need to pivot the tensioner pulley, this is usually done with a 1/2%26quot; drive rachet or breaker bar. Make sure to get a good mental picture of the way things are, to help you when you put the new belt on.|||well most are spring loaded now days one toll only make them much easier really but sometimes it doe take two poeple one to pull and hold while the other removes and replaces,,, only a few will have adjusters that you will need to loosen none are hard|||loosen the alternater bolts lift of belt put on new belt pull the alternator back tighten bolts leaving half inch movement on both sides of the belt
|||There should be a belt routing diagram under the hood. You need to pivot the tensioner pulley, this is usually done with a 1/2%26quot; drive rachet or breaker bar. Make sure to get a good mental picture of the way things are, to help you when you put the new belt on.|||well most are spring loaded now days one toll only make them much easier really but sometimes it doe take two poeple one to pull and hold while the other removes and replaces,,, only a few will have adjusters that you will need to loosen none are hard|||loosen the alternater bolts lift of belt put on new belt pull the alternator back tighten bolts leaving half inch movement on both sides of the belt
When should a alternator belt be changed on a 2001 mondeo,and whats the cost.?
I have a squeaking noise when i start engine,once started the noise stops.I believe this is the alternator belt.The car has done 80 000 miles a serviced when it should be,and it is a 2ltr diesel,tdci engine thanks|||Replace the belt. The squeel indicates its worn.The mileage indicates its time for a new one.|||Don%26#039;t forget to inspect the Idler pully while you have the belt off. look for it to be hard to turn, feel rough when turned, or rock back and forth .
What is the easiest way to change the alternator belt on a 1996 dodge neon?
you did ask for the easiest way,,well that is have someone else do it for you,,as for doing it your self ,there is no easy way,, the procedure is the same ,,no matter who does it,,a mechanic will be able to do it faster,,because he has done more of them,,and is used to doing it ,,and he will have the necessary tools to do it with,,you can do it,,if you have the tools and the patience to do it with,,just take your time if you decide to do it,,and be care full,,and watch what you take loose on it,because all of this has to be tightened back up,,once your done,,good luck with it,,i hope this helps.|||if it%26#039;s anything like a late 80s / early 90s VW...
slacken off the alternator adjusting bolts, rotate the alt towards the engine, remove old belt, fit new belt, rotate alt away from engine until belt is just tense enough to be twistable thru no more than 90 degrees, and retighten. easy.
|||have a certified auto mechanic do it for you...that%26#039;s the easiest way.|||there actually is no easy way..sorry...|||take it to a mechanic and have him change it.|||you can probobly replace it yourself, but your timing belt has to be adjusted too , by a professional|||cut open the old one %26amp; adjust the distance between the ends. %26amp; then fit it.then readjust the distance|||The easiest way is to let someone else do it! Seriously, it would be best to let a repair shop do it - it may cost a little more, but they have the proper tools needed (you would have to rent them) and it is warrantied by them. Find a local independent repairman to do the job.....they are less expensive than dealerships and large repair chains.|||go buy the belt your self, then have a shop do it. it will be cheaper and less work for you and youll get some type of warrenty on the labor. hey roxy|||Easiest way is to find someone else to do it. If you cannot see how to do it, you have no business doing it.|||The easiest way is to take it to a shop.|||Buy the Chilton%26#039;s or Haynes repair manual pick up the belt while your their and be done .... It%26#039;s cake to replace!
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slacken off the alternator adjusting bolts, rotate the alt towards the engine, remove old belt, fit new belt, rotate alt away from engine until belt is just tense enough to be twistable thru no more than 90 degrees, and retighten. easy.
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|||have a certified auto mechanic do it for you...that%26#039;s the easiest way.|||there actually is no easy way..sorry...|||take it to a mechanic and have him change it.|||you can probobly replace it yourself, but your timing belt has to be adjusted too , by a professional|||cut open the old one %26amp; adjust the distance between the ends. %26amp; then fit it.then readjust the distance|||The easiest way is to let someone else do it! Seriously, it would be best to let a repair shop do it - it may cost a little more, but they have the proper tools needed (you would have to rent them) and it is warrantied by them. Find a local independent repairman to do the job.....they are less expensive than dealerships and large repair chains.|||go buy the belt your self, then have a shop do it. it will be cheaper and less work for you and youll get some type of warrenty on the labor. hey roxy|||Easiest way is to find someone else to do it. If you cannot see how to do it, you have no business doing it.|||The easiest way is to take it to a shop.|||Buy the Chilton%26#039;s or Haynes repair manual pick up the belt while your their and be done .... It%26#039;s cake to replace!
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How do you change the alternator belt on a Mazda protege 323?
I need as much info as you all can possibly give me, please? If anyone knows of a good site where it can show me step by step, that would be great. Thanks. ^.^|||I need as much info as you all can possibly give me, please?
Like Year and Engine.
Autozone.com had Repair Guides for 323/Protege from %26#039;78-%26#039;98 last I checked. You would need to register, enter your vehicle info, and go to the repair guide. Used to be I could link all that, but they changed it. Look under %26quot;Routine Maintanence and Tune-Up%26quot;.
Like Year and Engine.
Autozone.com had Repair Guides for 323/Protege from %26#039;78-%26#039;98 last I checked. You would need to register, enter your vehicle info, and go to the repair guide. Used to be I could link all that, but they changed it. Look under %26quot;Routine Maintanence and Tune-Up%26quot;.
How do I know if I need to change the alternator, alternator belt, battery or all of the above?
I have a 1990 Toyota Camry that runs fine but doesn%26#039;t like to get started. It turns right on when you jump it and before that the lights work fine. So I don%26#039;t think it%26#039;s the battery. How do I know if it%26#039;s the alternator or just the belt? Appreciate any help.|||Take a multitester and measure battery voltage it should read 12 volts. Then start the car and measure voltage at the battery again. It should be ideally 14.4 volts but 14 range is good. If the voltage on the battery is drastically under 12 volts the suspect is the battery. if it is under 14 then it is likely the alternator or the voltage regulator, or even a loose alternator belt as stated. If you do not have a multitester you can go to a checker shucks cragan and have them check the battery and alternator, they will test them for free. Another thing to check is for your battery cables and terminals to be in good shape tight and clean. i hope this helps.....|||Auto zone will test your alternator and battery for free ( perk of their biz to bring in customers ) If it runs fine when its already started then the alternator is working, if it doesnt hold a charge or has a hard time turning over and starting then its the battery. the belt wont affect any of these unless if it was off but you can look at it and see if its worn ( any fread edges or missing peices) |||If you are saying that if you jump it it will starts right up, then one of two things are bad.....battery or starter. If the battery is up to power then I would start looking at the starter. If the battery can%26#039;t hold a load the look at the alternator or battery. Good Luck.|||Run the car at night with the headlights on. Then rev the engine, if the lights brighten and dim with the revs, its the alternator|||possibly a dead cell in your battery so now your pushing 10 volts instead of the 12 you need. almost every parts store will test the battery for free. |||You can take the battery and alt. to Auto Zone and have them tested they do this for free.|||if it stays running after the jump or boost then its the altenator...if it dont then its booth..either way go for them battery and alt...
I need help changing the belt on rover214 sli alternator maybe a picture to help its the pully underthe altern
there are two belts i need to take off the lower belt first to get the alternator belt on which bolts do i need to slacken off please help me im a novice|||before you start removing engine mounts, try this :- jack up the car and support it with axle stands or similar remove the wheel nearest the belts, then looking in towards the engine you should be able to see the power steering belt tensioner (to the left and slightly above the bottom pulley wheel) if i remember correctly the you loosen the nut in the centre of the tensioner and then adjust it with a bolt that is bolted through the tensioner from left to right, when the bolt is turned the tensioner will move to either to tighten the belt or loosen it, again i cannot remember for sure but i think it%26#039;s clockwise for loosen and anticlockwise to tighten (if it%26#039;s not then it%26#039;s the other way round) once the tensioner is loosened the belt can be removed|||if the other belt is the power steering belt the engine needs to be lowered to gain access to the nut in the centre of the tensioner as it is to close to the bodywork to get a tool on.
Once loosened deadjust the belt tension with a 10mm spanner at the rear of the tensioner and remove belt
Once loosened deadjust the belt tension with a 10mm spanner at the rear of the tensioner and remove belt
Does anyone know how to change an Alternator belt for a 1998 Rav4?
I%26#039;m at work and my 1998 Rav4%26#039;s alternator belt just snapped when i got back from lunch. I purchased the belt already but I%26#039;m not quite sure how to replace it. I was told there is a Tensioner pulley somewhere that I can turn to release some tension but I%26#039;m not sure which one it is. If you have a how-to or diagram or any information please help. Thanks|||Theyre not hard to replace but you are going to need a wrench to retract the belt tensioner. There is a diagram usually under your hood for the belt route. but the tensioner pulls back off the the belt so there is slack on the belt so you can pull out the old one and slip in the new one being sure to follow the same route as the old one. The only problem is your going to have to get yourself a wrench to do this.
heres a pic of one
http://www.amazon.com/Summit-SUM-900035-鈥?/a>|||It requires a serpentine belt tool. first take note of the routing of the belt, raise the car up and remove the shield covering the crank pulley, put a 19mm socket on the tool, find the tensioner toward the top of the engine, put the tool on the fixed tensioner casting (its a 19mm hex cast right into the tensioner) (do this from the bottom) and pull down. this will take the tension off the belt and allow you to slip the belt off the waterpump pulley. let the bar go back up and the whole belt will fall off. replacing is reverse, its tricky the first time......even the second or third. good luck! oh and dont try to drive it to the repair shop if you cant get it back on.....the waterpump wont be working so you%26#039;ll risk engine damage by overheating, the power steering wont work, the battery wont charge, and as if it matters...the A/C wont work either!
heres a pic of one
http://www.amazon.com/Summit-SUM-900035-鈥?/a>|||It requires a serpentine belt tool. first take note of the routing of the belt, raise the car up and remove the shield covering the crank pulley, put a 19mm socket on the tool, find the tensioner toward the top of the engine, put the tool on the fixed tensioner casting (its a 19mm hex cast right into the tensioner) (do this from the bottom) and pull down. this will take the tension off the belt and allow you to slip the belt off the waterpump pulley. let the bar go back up and the whole belt will fall off. replacing is reverse, its tricky the first time......even the second or third. good luck! oh and dont try to drive it to the repair shop if you cant get it back on.....the waterpump wont be working so you%26#039;ll risk engine damage by overheating, the power steering wont work, the battery wont charge, and as if it matters...the A/C wont work either!
How do you properly change out the alternator belt on a 1996 Toyota T100?
If anyone has a diagram of exactly what bolts are needed to loosen to change this belt out, it would be much appreciated. Unfortunately, I have to take out all the belts to change this belt, but I don%26#039;t want to mess it up.|||There should be a tensioner pulley you pull back to release the belt. No bolts to remove.|||pick up a hanes or chilton repair manual at a auto parts store .
they have pictures and diagrams of theese belts .
they have pictures and diagrams of theese belts .
Trying to change my alternator belt on my 92 civic dx but cant find the tensoiner?
tryin to change my alternator belt on my 92 dx but i cant find the tensioner to loosen the drive belt so i cant put the alternator belt behind it is it behind the timing belt cover|||the car may not have a tensioner, you may have to loosen the alternator bolts and the alternator would move. Then you would have to pry on the alternator to tighten belt when it comes to installation.|||Behind the lower mounting bolt, aimed at the firewall you should find a 6mm bolt (10mm head) coming thru a block that the lower bolt goes thru. Loosen that off and you should be able to swing the alternator down and remove the belt.|||did you look on one of the pullies?
How to change an alternator belt on a 1990 Mazda Protege?
vI%26#039;m new at changing these things and I find tough to get in there and change the belt. too many bolts|||you have to reselease the power steering pump first then at the alternator look for the tensioner there and probably you have to go under the car to release the alternator in order to release the alternator
thats a very simple thing to do but .....if was you ill pay for the job done|||Never looked at one of these.. but there should be belt tensioner that you release with a breaker bar, slip the old belt off and new one on....
I would suggest the purchase of a Haynes repair manual for this car.. not too expensive.. at the auto parts store.. will show you how to do this kind of stuff.....
thats a very simple thing to do but .....if was you ill pay for the job done|||Never looked at one of these.. but there should be belt tensioner that you release with a breaker bar, slip the old belt off and new one on....
I would suggest the purchase of a Haynes repair manual for this car.. not too expensive.. at the auto parts store.. will show you how to do this kind of stuff.....
How do I change the alternator belt in an 87 Suburban?
The old one snapped while driving. Will I need a belt tensioner? It shouldn%26#039;t be too hard, but I can%26#039;t figure out what I need to loosen to get the new one on. Will I need to remove the fan belt to get the alternator belt on? Any advice would be really helpful.|||I get a kick out of these kids who think that every vehicle ever made has one single Serpentine belt. They probably couldn%26#039;t adjust a set of points if they were stranded in the Yukon and their life depended on it.
You will need to remove any belts that are mounted in front of the Alternator belt. As far as the Alternator, those are easy. There are 2 bolts holding it in, one short one, and one long one, The long one is the one the Alternator pivots on. The short one keeps it from pivoting by locking it in place, although both should be tightened when you are done. Just loosen both, and push the Alternator towards the engine.
You probably have at least a Power Steering belt in front, and usually if you have Air Conditioning, that will be in the back on yours, if I remember correctly. Either of those are usually a little more complicated, as they have more than 2 bolts you have to loosen. The Power Steering has one on the back (a nut actually) that a lot of people don%26#039;t notice.
Here are some pictures that might help;
http://www.autozone.com/images/cds/gif/m鈥?/a>
http://www.autozone.com/images/cds/gif/m鈥?/a>
Notice that the Power Steering has 3 bolts right in front of the pump, but those hold the pump to the bracket, so leave those alone. You want to loosen the 2 nuts/bolts towards the engine side, that hold the bracket to the engine, and the one in back, and move the pump and front bracket at the same time. The back bracket doesn%26#039;t move like the front one does.
To get the belt off all the way, you will have to get it over the fan, which is easiest if you start on one side of the fan, and work your way towards the other side of the fan, one blade at a time. Put the new belts back over the fan the same way, except in reverse.
Once you get all the belts in place and on the pulleys, you need to move the device back away from the engine to tighten the belt. Be careful with the Power Steering especially, when using a pry bar, as the outside is the fluid reservoir. That bends easily, and can cause a leak if you do bend it.
Once you get the belt tight enough, tighten one of the lockdown bolts, which are mounted over a slot. Then tighten the rest, including the pivot bolts. Start the engine up, making sure that no one else is standing by the front of the car, and make sure they%26#039;re still on and tight after you shut the engine off.|||You don%26#039;t need to loosen anything. There should be a drawing of the belt route on the fan shrout. It should have picture of where the belt go. All you need is 3/4%26quot; socket and a long breaker bar.
1. You route all the belt to all the parts it is suppose to, power steering, a/c, alternator, main pulley, smog pump and of course the tensioner is last.
2. You stick the socket on the tensioner bolt and pull onto it while placing the belt over the tensioner.
Once the belt is on the tensioner, you are done! Making sure the belt go onto the other part properly. You can then start the engine.|||you only need a new belt tensioner if the old one has no tension on it or it vibrates too much when the engine is running, you will need either a 3/8 or 1/2 breaker bar, the tensioner arm will have a square hole to place the bar socket into, use the bar as a lever to slide the new belt in.
You will need to remove any belts that are mounted in front of the Alternator belt. As far as the Alternator, those are easy. There are 2 bolts holding it in, one short one, and one long one, The long one is the one the Alternator pivots on. The short one keeps it from pivoting by locking it in place, although both should be tightened when you are done. Just loosen both, and push the Alternator towards the engine.
You probably have at least a Power Steering belt in front, and usually if you have Air Conditioning, that will be in the back on yours, if I remember correctly. Either of those are usually a little more complicated, as they have more than 2 bolts you have to loosen. The Power Steering has one on the back (a nut actually) that a lot of people don%26#039;t notice.
Here are some pictures that might help;
http://www.autozone.com/images/cds/gif/m鈥?/a>
http://www.autozone.com/images/cds/gif/m鈥?/a>
Notice that the Power Steering has 3 bolts right in front of the pump, but those hold the pump to the bracket, so leave those alone. You want to loosen the 2 nuts/bolts towards the engine side, that hold the bracket to the engine, and the one in back, and move the pump and front bracket at the same time. The back bracket doesn%26#039;t move like the front one does.
To get the belt off all the way, you will have to get it over the fan, which is easiest if you start on one side of the fan, and work your way towards the other side of the fan, one blade at a time. Put the new belts back over the fan the same way, except in reverse.
Once you get all the belts in place and on the pulleys, you need to move the device back away from the engine to tighten the belt. Be careful with the Power Steering especially, when using a pry bar, as the outside is the fluid reservoir. That bends easily, and can cause a leak if you do bend it.
Once you get the belt tight enough, tighten one of the lockdown bolts, which are mounted over a slot. Then tighten the rest, including the pivot bolts. Start the engine up, making sure that no one else is standing by the front of the car, and make sure they%26#039;re still on and tight after you shut the engine off.|||You don%26#039;t need to loosen anything. There should be a drawing of the belt route on the fan shrout. It should have picture of where the belt go. All you need is 3/4%26quot; socket and a long breaker bar.
1. You route all the belt to all the parts it is suppose to, power steering, a/c, alternator, main pulley, smog pump and of course the tensioner is last.
2. You stick the socket on the tensioner bolt and pull onto it while placing the belt over the tensioner.
Once the belt is on the tensioner, you are done! Making sure the belt go onto the other part properly. You can then start the engine.|||you only need a new belt tensioner if the old one has no tension on it or it vibrates too much when the engine is running, you will need either a 3/8 or 1/2 breaker bar, the tensioner arm will have a square hole to place the bar socket into, use the bar as a lever to slide the new belt in.
How do I change the alternator belt on my 1999 Laguna sport?
Before anyone says it I know its a sh1t car but I like it, unfortunately though the alternator belt needs replacing %26amp; I dont know how to do it, can anyone tell me in complete idiot terms. Also it has air con if this has any bearing. I will be eternally grateful.
Thanks|||1 you need to take off the wheel engine side (jacked up)
there is an inner wing cover you need to remove
make a note of how the belt goes around the system (it will be a maze if you dont)
slaken tentioner pull belt off %26amp; replace in reverce order.|||Go to autozone.com, get directions (with pics) there. Follow them. You can do it if you have the proper tools.|||the alternator will have a slide on it you need to loosen the bolt clamp and slide the unit to loosen the belt it should easily come off. then you need to replace the belt with a new one and tighten the belt until it allows for 1 inch deflection as in when you press it with your finger
that should help. as for the a.c. bearing all pulleys like that have one|||personally, i have know idea what mad mike has said!. if you have no mechanical experiance please take it to a garage. there could be 6 seperate pulleys, you do not want to be guessing after the belt is removed!.
Thanks|||1 you need to take off the wheel engine side (jacked up)
there is an inner wing cover you need to remove
make a note of how the belt goes around the system (it will be a maze if you dont)
slaken tentioner pull belt off %26amp; replace in reverce order.|||Go to autozone.com, get directions (with pics) there. Follow them. You can do it if you have the proper tools.|||the alternator will have a slide on it you need to loosen the bolt clamp and slide the unit to loosen the belt it should easily come off. then you need to replace the belt with a new one and tighten the belt until it allows for 1 inch deflection as in when you press it with your finger
that should help. as for the a.c. bearing all pulleys like that have one|||personally, i have know idea what mad mike has said!. if you have no mechanical experiance please take it to a garage. there could be 6 seperate pulleys, you do not want to be guessing after the belt is removed!.
How to change a alternator belt plus a power steering and air conditioner belt?
i have a 1994 kh ford laser and 1.6 carb and need to change the belts and i do not know how to take the tension off the power steering/ air conditioner belt|||On the power steering directly below the pulley and to the front of the car is the tension screw for the air conditioning and power steering belt. Approximately 2 inches back from that screw is the locking nut for the tension screw, this one is tricky to get to as the pulley may be in the road. Loosen this nut and that will allow you to loosen the tension on the belt.|||On one of the pulleys you put a 18m socket (long socket) and there%26#039;s a Bolt on the pulley just turn it one way or another and that will relieve the tension,
Now the 18m was for a ford Taurus
Now the 18m was for a ford Taurus
How often should the Alternator Belt and the Timing Belt be changed?
I have a Toyota Corolla 2004 LE edition. In order not to run into problems, how often should I get the Alternator and Timing Belt changed? Every 5 years? I know this seems like a very obselete question, but I want to make sure my car is in good shape. It currently has 42,290 miles on it and it%26#039;s 3 years old.|||Timing belts are 80k-100k miles depending on driving conditions.
Alternator Belt ....???
Toyota I can only assume is like Nissan, Honda, %26amp; VW in that they check belts and hoses as part of their maintenance every 10k miles. Those would be changed as needed but at 42,290k miles your car would have gone through a lot if it already needs these items changed but every car has its kwirks.|||The recommended time to change your timing belt is every 60,000 miles. If you wait until it breaks, you will be replacing an engine instead. Since replacing the timing belt entails remove all of the other belts first, it would be a great time to replace the accessory belts at the same time. Rack time is expensive.|||Do you have the 4 or 6?
A good way to tell is look at it, if it has small cracks or glazing it needs to be replaced. The cracks will be in the V side not the smooth side.
If you have a 4 cyl then you have a timing chain, the V6 has a belt, if it breaks there is no motor damage that is not a interference motor.|||if you have a 4 cylinder engine you have a serpentine belt and it should be changed about every 50k or as needed, and 4 cyl. has a timing chain not a belt. if you have a v6 then you have two drive belts that should be changed 50k or as needed, and the timing belt should be changed every 90k or as needed.|||Once a year|||Starting in 1998, Corollas went to a timing CHAIN. Theoretically, you should never have to change it,
The accessory belt (serpentine) should be inspected every oil change to be safe and changed when cracks appear.|||They dont make a 6 cyl corolla, and corolla%26#039;s use a timing chain from 98 on up.|||The local Toyota shop recommends changing the timing belt every 60k in hot climates like Texas. The timing belt (not to be confused with the alternator/water pump/compressor belt) is covered and thus is not readibly viewable. If the timing belt breaks, all the valves are bent in a second and the engine has to be rebuilt. Is is about a $3000 job vs. a $100 belt.|||omg seems like no one read the instruction booklet
there is a part on the book talking to mantenience in that part will tell you when you have change it and corrolla dont use timing belt, they use timming chain that you never need to change( in 10years will stretch only 3/16 inch) then change it
for the alt belt look for some scratchs and loose parts, or cracks if you look one of these then you have to change it
Alternator Belt ....???
Toyota I can only assume is like Nissan, Honda, %26amp; VW in that they check belts and hoses as part of their maintenance every 10k miles. Those would be changed as needed but at 42,290k miles your car would have gone through a lot if it already needs these items changed but every car has its kwirks.|||The recommended time to change your timing belt is every 60,000 miles. If you wait until it breaks, you will be replacing an engine instead. Since replacing the timing belt entails remove all of the other belts first, it would be a great time to replace the accessory belts at the same time. Rack time is expensive.|||Do you have the 4 or 6?
A good way to tell is look at it, if it has small cracks or glazing it needs to be replaced. The cracks will be in the V side not the smooth side.
If you have a 4 cyl then you have a timing chain, the V6 has a belt, if it breaks there is no motor damage that is not a interference motor.|||if you have a 4 cylinder engine you have a serpentine belt and it should be changed about every 50k or as needed, and 4 cyl. has a timing chain not a belt. if you have a v6 then you have two drive belts that should be changed 50k or as needed, and the timing belt should be changed every 90k or as needed.|||Once a year|||Starting in 1998, Corollas went to a timing CHAIN. Theoretically, you should never have to change it,
The accessory belt (serpentine) should be inspected every oil change to be safe and changed when cracks appear.|||They dont make a 6 cyl corolla, and corolla%26#039;s use a timing chain from 98 on up.|||The local Toyota shop recommends changing the timing belt every 60k in hot climates like Texas. The timing belt (not to be confused with the alternator/water pump/compressor belt) is covered and thus is not readibly viewable. If the timing belt breaks, all the valves are bent in a second and the engine has to be rebuilt. Is is about a $3000 job vs. a $100 belt.|||omg seems like no one read the instruction booklet
there is a part on the book talking to mantenience in that part will tell you when you have change it and corrolla dont use timing belt, they use timming chain that you never need to change( in 10years will stretch only 3/16 inch) then change it
for the alt belt look for some scratchs and loose parts, or cracks if you look one of these then you have to change it
How do you change the alternator belt in an 88 Ford Ranger?
Need to change this belt by tommorow to make it to work. Need some help please!|||There will be at least two bolts that hold the alternator. One is the pivot bolt at the bottom of the alternator and the other is the tension adjust bolt. You must have the proper wrenches and someone to hold the alternator in position while you tighten the bolts. See http://www.haynes.com for a repair manual.|||autozone.com has free repair guide
How do i tighten the belt after changing my alternator in my 91 chevy silvarado?
I most vehicles, in order to properly put a belt in you have to hold the belt tensioner down (Metal thing about 8%26quot; long that has a pulley on it, and a square hole for a 3/4%26quot; ratchet) in order to fit the belt around it, and when you release the tensioner it automatcally tightens the belt...|||did u un tie it or did it got looser?|||your truck has an automatic tensioner make shure you have the right belt and have it routed correctly if you do and still to loose you will need a new tensioner visit your chevy dealer or summit racing carrys them
How difficult is it to change an alternator belt?
I have a 1998 BMW Z3. Is it difficult to change the alternator belt? I really don%26#039;t know anything about car repair, but I%26#039;d like to avoid paying a mechanic to do something if I could easily do it myself.
If you have any how-to links, I%26#039;d greatly appreciate %26#039;em.
thanks!|||just google for %26quot;bimmer forums%26quot; or similar items. There are a bunch out there and very helpful. I do know those engines do have a certain technique to replacing them, but most BMW%26#039;s are fairly simple. (I am not sure of the exact proceedures for a z3) They are just very different from US cars.|||Ok , first its not the timing belt... your car has an auxillary belt driven alternator. Its not that difficult to do, just find the belt tensioner, loosen it and that should give you enough slack to pull it out. Beyond that I would suggest going to a parts house and buy a haynes or chilton%26#039;s manual for your car. These will help you do almost anything you want to do to your car. hope this helps....good luck.
If you have any how-to links, I%26#039;d greatly appreciate %26#039;em.
thanks!|||just google for %26quot;bimmer forums%26quot; or similar items. There are a bunch out there and very helpful. I do know those engines do have a certain technique to replacing them, but most BMW%26#039;s are fairly simple. (I am not sure of the exact proceedures for a z3) They are just very different from US cars.|||Ok , first its not the timing belt... your car has an auxillary belt driven alternator. Its not that difficult to do, just find the belt tensioner, loosen it and that should give you enough slack to pull it out. Beyond that I would suggest going to a parts house and buy a haynes or chilton%26#039;s manual for your car. These will help you do almost anything you want to do to your car. hope this helps....good luck.
How to change alternator belt in 96 integra ls?
i know theres a bolt somewher eto be loosened so u can move the belt, but where? what size is it?|||Do you have your manual its in there.|||Loosen the alternator mounting bolts then you should be able release the tension on the belt by turning a long bolt. The long bolt swings out the alternator increasing the tension on the belt. You don%26#039;t need to take any of the bolts completely off just enough to be able to remove the belt. Installation would be in the reverse order. Not sure the size, most Acura/Honda bolts are 10mm, 12mm 14mm 19mm 17mm
How do you change a bmw alternator belt?
I have a 2000 BMW 740i and I need help changing the alternator belt. I took it to a local mechanic and they took everything apart and do not know the alternator belt configuration. Any help is appreciated. thanks so much =]|||BMW cars do NOT cost any more than other cars to own, REALLY. Wear items like belts, brake pads, and rotors are very cheap in comparison and will outlast other similar parts from other car-makers, generally. Your problem will always be finding someone who charges a decent repair wage for labor. Labor is nearly ALWAYS more. THere should be a map of belt routing under your hood or in your owner%26#039;s manual. GOOD LUCK!! IT should be easy!!|||bmw are exspencive cars to own i have a 325i and it cost me a lot just for the simplest things. You need to take it to a dealership or a michanic that knows bmw but just be warned its gonna be $$$$$$
Changing alternator belt on Acura Legend?
I have a 1982 Acura Legend and need to chang the alternator belt. It looks as if removing the battery will give me better access to the bolts but I was wondering if there were any bolts, etc. that I will have to rech from under the car or if all (I hope) are reasonable accessible. Thanks!|||there should be a schematic under the hood on a sticker. As for bolts, you simply need to move the belt tensioner forward to loosen. It should slip right off.
Changing Alternator Belt On 1994 Lexus ES300?
Does Anyone Know Step By Step Instructions On How To Change? I Basically Need To Know If There Is A Tension-er Pulley, Or Do You Just Loosen Alternator And Change Belt?|||If you can%26#039;t tell by looking at it maybe you should get a mechanic.
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