Need help with belts ASAP!

WestCoastSVX · #1 03-02-2006, 07:55 AM

Tried the search, but so much is on here these days it is hard to sift through everything... And I don't have much time, I apologize.

I can't drive my SVX these days because of worn powersteering belt to the point it is shredded. At this point not sure I would even be able to take it across town to be fixed, and I'm fine doing it myself anyway.

However, if anyone has done this and can give a quick how-to it would be appreciated. Power steering AND alternator belt, might as well do both at the same time.

Is there anything I need to buy besides the two belts? I want to order parts ASAP, like today if possible, because I'm sure they aren't just in stock and I figure the dealer would need a day or two so I can pick them up Saturday.

I really want to get the SVX back in running shape and I have a big window of time this coming week so PLEASE help!

Thanks!

mbtoloczko · #2 03-02-2006, 08:48 AM

Troy,

Its pretty darn easy to do the belts. All that's needed are metric wrenches. I'd give a quick how-to, bu I can't remember exactly how to do it, and I'm not near my car.

Earthworm · #3 03-02-2006, 12:38 PM

You can drive for at least an hour without an alternator...I did so when I shredded my belt from a worn bearing.

billb · #4 03-02-2006, 01:56 PM

I changed both belts about a year ago. As I recall, there's one belt for the power steering and alternator. There's another belt that just runs the AC. I bought them both in stock at the Napa store. No ordering.

Crusader · #5 03-02-2006, 08:44 PM

I just did this on mine when changing the crank pulley...
One belt fror PS pump and Alt., Another belt for the A/C compressor.

1) Take off the guard over the top of the belt (A/C compressor, PS pump, Alt.). It has two 11mm bolts holding it down.

2) Put a 12 mm socket on the front of the tensioner pulley to loosen it, but don't remove the bolt.

3) Use a 12 mm socket to loosen the tensioner bolt (the one running perpendicular to the one you just loosened in front of the pulley) until you can get enough slack in the belt to get it off of the pulleys. You may have to physically push the tensioner pulley to the right before you can do this.

4) Remove old belt, replace with new one, and reverse the steps to remove the belt to put the new one on.

That's it, pretty simple repair

Can also elaborate on the A/C belt if you want to replace that one too.

Earthworm · #6 03-03-2006, 07:11 AM

Make sure everything spins smooth and quiet with the belts off or you'll be changing the belts again sooner than you think.

WestCoastSVX · #7 03-03-2006, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crusader

Can also elaborate on the A/C belt if you want to replace that one too.

By all means, if you don't mind.

Figured I'd just do both at the same time since price on the parts is negligible.

Good advice on making sure everything runs smooth, too, David. So you just turn the engine on with the belts off to see if there is any noise or wobble?