Alternator belt replacement 95 3vez

[TxUrbanRunner]

Alright members major pain in the rear I figure with the loss of skin in the near future.

How much of a problem is it to change all the griven belts on the 3vez.

Alternator,psp and ac?

Any tips or tricks?

 

[Vegas4Runner]

It is not hard, just time consuming. The most annoying part is getting the fan shroud and fan out if the way. Everything else is not too bad. I replaced my power steering pump seals a few weeks ago and took care of the belts while I was in there. All told it took me a couple of hours due to some complications with the ps pump.
Three quick pieces of advice:
First, pay attention to the orientation of the pulley immediatly behind the fan (the one the ps belt loops around). It can go on either way and getting it wrong will leave you throwing the ps belt due to misalignment.
Second, remember that with the ac, ps, and alt belt all pulling in different directions on a central point, adjusting one makes you have to adjust the tension on the others.
Third, remember to recheck your tensions after a few miles as the belts will stretch a bit.
Good luck.

 

[TxUrbanRunner]

Thank you Vegas4Runner. Just went and washed the engine compartment. I dislike working on anything dirty. I was wondering about the adjustment procedure and you answered that for myself. Im using Dayco brand belts because I have always had great success with them.

 

[hoe_nah]

You can change the belts with the shroud still on, and it helps to have a partner when tightening up the alt belt..you have to pry it to gain tension it does not have a tensioner