Serpentine Belt

[Guest imported_walt in ciniti]

One of the post said "the serpentine belt is hard to replace"

Looking at it, it seems rather easy to replace, what is the difficulty?

Where is the best place to get a new belt. GM, Pep boy's, Napa?

[Guest F14CRAZY]

I personally don't find it hard to replace, though you do pretty much have to remove the little strut and support by the harmonic balancer.

I went to Carquest to get my most recent one, where they have Gates (USA). I think the previous Dayco wore prematurely (the backside wore out, letting the chords go).

[jonlabree]

Is it neccesary to support the engine with the mount off? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[Vincent Vega]

It's a 10 minute job on an 88.

[Guest Kitskaboodle]

I said that...because they COULD HAVE made it easier to service.

They COULD HAVE provided enough room around the bottom mount to

slip the belt on an off without having to remove the bottom mount.

By the way, I use only Goodyear Gatorback belts. (I think they are the best!)

Kit / 90 Reatta Coupe

[Guest F14CRAZY]

The mount doesn't support any real weight, so no, the motor does not need to be supported.

If in a pinch, like stranded, you could use the lug wrench to bend the mount over a little bit.

[Guest Tammy]

I noticed some slight cracks on my belt, probably the orginal belt, what is a good tell tell sign to change the belt.

[Guest EDBS0]

This is the way to go.

[Roadster90]

Preventative maintenance says now Tammy...this goes for the belt, plug wires, plugs, filters (2), hoses, antifreeze, and of course oils/fluids (ATF)....sorry girl <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

[Guest F14CRAZY]

Where the heck do you buy the Gatorbacks?

[Roadster90]

Goodyear store

[cal55]

I was able to remove mine from the bottom without removing any mounts, just one bracket. It's a tight fit but doable,it took me about 15 minutes. Remove the old belt first and you'll see what bracket has to be removed.

Joe

[Guest EDBS0]

Full points Nic!!!

F14; I and the other supercharger guys used them to eliminate slip when we upgraded to the smaller supercharger pulley.

[Roadster90]

I imagine the bracket you folks are refering to is the one with the little shock absorber affair maybe? What is that thing anyway <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />. I just tried to ascertain nominclature (big words eh? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> ) by finding it in the manual and the only area I could find the belt in / on was page 6A8-3 and 4 and there is no mention <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />....Comments?

[Guest F14CRAZY]

I took mine off and didn't put it back. What the heck good is it anyway? I'll put it back when the motor falls out the bottom