MustangWorks.com - The Ford Mustang Power Source!

Go Back   MustangWorks.com : Ford Forums > Mustang & Ford Tech > Windsor Power
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Mark Forums Read

Notices


Reply
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 07-01-2001, 12:08 PM   #1
mustangLX92
Registered Member
 
mustangLX92's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Maryland
Posts: 138
Question How to replace belt?

I need help replaceing my belt. Does someone know a website with detailed instructions?
mustangLX92 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2001, 12:26 PM   #2
jimberg
Registered Member
 
jimberg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Rogers, MN
Posts: 2,089
Post

It's easy. Get a new belt. Find the correct size socket for the bolt on the tensioner pulley. Use a breaker bar or 1/2" socket wrench and try to remove the bolt on the tensioner pulley. The tensionor will just spring upward loosening the belt. Pull the belt off of alternator and release the tensioner. Remove the rest of the belt.

There should be a picture on a sticker showing you the belt routing right in front of the radiator. Put the new belt on according to the picture (or if you remember how the old one was just do it that way). Save alternator for last. Do the thing with the tensioner again and slip the belt on alternator pulley. Make sure the belt runs under the tensioner and then release the tensioner.

That's all there is to it. It should take you about 5 minutes at most.

------------------
351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible
jimberg is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-02-2001, 02:40 AM   #3
84stangLX
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Post

Also, make sure that the two belts are the same size. I can't count how many times where i've worked the wrong size belt was given to me. That extra inch that the old one has can cause a big headache when installing a new belt. Good luck, jimberg gave you good instructions.

------------------
'84 Mustang 5.0 LX
My car
  Reply With Quote
Old 07-02-2001, 04:17 PM   #4
Chevyguy
Backyard Mechanic/Chemist
 
Chevyguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Acton MA USA
Posts: 435
Post

I had to use a 18 mm box wrench to move my tensioner ( 90 LX) there was not enough room with the flex fan and 3 row radiator to get a socket in there. The new belt will be shorter and will require you to fully retract the tensioner which takes a bit of effort. Ditto on putting the belt on the alt last

------------------
Frank W
90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch, FMS blue wires Energy Suspension end links
88 Notch 2.3L 5 speed Parts/beater car My two Notchbacks

74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 Finally fixed getting a 454 to put in garage
<A HREF="http://www.chevellepages.com/folingo" TARGET=_blank>www.chevellepages.
Chevyguy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-03-2001, 07:46 PM   #5
91evilstang
Registered Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: lafayette IN USA
Posts: 48
Post

Removing the tensioner huh never heard of that.I just take a pry bar(the lug wrench in the hatch works well)and stick it under the pully and position the shaft on top of the tensioner body and use the levering action to release tension on the belt then use one hand to remove the belt.To install the new one its opposite the removal.

------------------
91GT Flowmaster 2 chambers,off road H pipe,mac equalength headers,F303 cam,high lift valve springs ,svo 1.6 roller rockers,16*timing,410's,BBK cold air kit,hurst shifter, Pullys,World class T5 MSD 6al box. Ran 13.5@101 with stock headers and air box.
91evilstang is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-03-2001, 08:01 PM   #6
jimberg
Registered Member
 
jimberg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Rogers, MN
Posts: 2,089
Post

You don't remove the tensioner. You use a wrench on the bolt like you're trying to remove it. Since it's on tighter than the tensioner spring it will just move upward as you apply torque. It is not a good idea to pry on the pulley itself.

------------------
351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible
jimberg is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
351W belt routing Ieatcamaros Windsor Power 1 05-02-2003 08:15 PM
short belt 89droptop Windsor Power 2 11-20-2002 04:20 PM
What length belt with UD pullies LowDown Windsor Power 2 12-17-2001 08:21 AM
serp. belt streetfreak Windsor Power 2 10-02-2001 10:00 AM
Serpentine Belt Tensioner rtz Windsor Power 15 03-09-2001 02:28 AM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:00 AM.


SEARCH