help required - replacing alternator belt 1.6 8v

[karl_wolves]

Help required - replacing alternator belt on the misses 1.6 8v RXE (1998)

Car died the other day with the misses driving back from work, electrics died, battery light on - jumped it got it going, then died again.

looking at it today in the light - the alternator belt has snapped.

Brought a new one (3 ribs), cannot get it to fit! Help needed!

Got it on the top and bottom pulley's, but cannot get it down under the tensioner wheel.

Un-done adjuster bolt above tensioner wheel, but still unable to get wheel high enough to get belt under it!

Can anybody help

cheers

Karl

Wolverhampton

New battery fitted as well, cause the otherone was fooked!

 

[karl_wolves]

Any tips or tricks of the trade or tool list's required for job would be gladly received.

 

[S22 JGS]

best best is Fred or Edde. or do what i do and make someone else do it

 

[edde]

There a few different types of belts on that engine there usualy two belt one powers just the alternator then the one behind this completly seperate powers the PAS pump and air con.

Are you sure yove got the right belt?

 

[karl_wolves]

There a few different types of belts on that engine there usualy two belt one powers just the alternator then the one behind this completly seperate powers the PAS pump and air con.

Are you sure yove got the right belt?

Yes its the Fan/Alternator belt (found the old one snapped and wedged in the front bumper), don't seem to be able to get the belt under the tension wheel and on the alternator wheel (not for the want of trying & no leverage in small area) all other belts on fine.

any help mate is very appreciated

Karl

 

[karl_wolves]

fixed - removed the drivers headlight and front grill for better access, removed the tensioner wheel with an allen key, abit of WD40 as it was stuck, tensioner wheel came free with a little help of a large screwdriver from the bottom - all put back together Bob's your Uncle

 

[karl_wolves]

Helps if you do it in the daylight - it's never a smart idea to start at 3:30pm just before sun down :0)