TLW

ok now my engine is some what apart but im still able to show you

how easy it is to do the drive belt ..now my PS pulley is diffrent than yours ...part of the RMM s/c kit

just to let you guys know

ok Tools :::::ratchet with 14mm socket or 9/16 if you dont have a metric socket handy



now you need to locate the belt tensioner pulley

now i suck at edit pics but here it is ...directly above the word belt tensioner is the belt tensioner



ok now that you have found it ....take the ratchet and place onto the bolt



now turn counter clockwise and the belt will loosen

here are 2 pics
first one to show tension on the belt


now the 2nd one shows what happens once you turn counterclockwise (CCW)


see the difference

now just take the belt off while keeping tension on the tensioner once it loose you can let go


ok now that the belt is off locate the drive belt diagram which is on the passenger side of the enginebay (left side if you are facing your car)
it looks like this but much clearer lol


now follow the diagram and wrap the belt around the pulleys over this one and under that
ok almost done
put the ratchet back on and once again turnCCW and the belt should go on if you ran the belt the right way

now pat yourself on the back that you saved yourself some money and learned to work on your car

any questions let me know

ihope i made this clear enough

1.place ratchet on belt tensioner pulley
2.turn CCW to loosen tension on belt
3.take off belt
4.place new belt on following the diagram ..found on the left side of the engine bay near P.S.
5.place ratchet back on turn CCW so you can fit the belt on all the way
6.start engine to make sure the belt is correctly

dmodstl

Thanks for the DIY? How long did it take you (and was that with or without a Guiness?)?

TLW

hahha lol no guinness this morning had enough last night saving myself for a bachelor part tonight

anyway

to take the belt off should take less than a minute
to put it back on should be like 5-10 minutes for a first timer

dmodstl

Ok. That's really quick.

BTW Have fun at the bachelor party. Try not to be too responsible

CinFulxgs

Thanks... How much has to be removed to get to it? Just the engine cover?

TLW

nothing needs to be removed

TLW

coming soon
DIY blitz exhaust

in about 45 minutes

LB Lex

Cool, thanks for the write-up Now someone has to do a DIY on the timing belt

TLW

i was just thinking about this

send me a pic of your engine

you might have to remove some stuff

but let me see first

LMSguy

UUUMMMMM, Snap On.I like people who realize the need for good tools.

TLW

lol

yeah nothing but snap on and MAC and SK

but for the times i cant find the piece i need have the backup....craftsman

gs400998

Thanks for this DIY. Great pictures, better than the shop manual

LMSguy

Without a doubt! And Sears is open late.Try calling your snap on guy at 8:30 on a friday night and tell him you broke a tool and need it replaced ASAP so you can get this danm car out of your shop!! LOL

FunGuy

could you repost the pics? thanks.

TLW

i will try

going to check my gallery