Replacing Serpentine Belt ?

[Futura01]

Hi guys,

Need your help with this as this is my first time changing the belt on my au2 ?
Question is how hard is it too do ?
And what do i use to release the tension away from the belts ??


Thanks
Futura01

[rowan194]

Unplug and remove the fans, then have a look at point #3 from this post:

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...0&postcount=19

Oh, and draw a diagram of the path before you remove the belt, of course.

[Futura01]

Originally Posted by rowan194

Unplug and remove the fans, then have a look at point #3 from this post:

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...0&postcount=19

Oh, and draw a diagram of the path before you remove the belt, of course.

Thanks, thought i would have to go out a buy a crow bar !! seems alot easier that way

[rowan194]

Just remember you need the smaller 3/8" size end, the breaker bar in my socket set is the larger size. You can see in the pic that I'm using a stepdown adaptor. If it wasn't for that extra bit jutting out I probably would have been able to remove the belt without needing to pull out the fans.

[Futura01]

Originally Posted by rowan194

Just remember you need the smaller 3/8" size end, the breaker bar in my socket set is the larger size. You can see in the pic that I'm using a stepdown adaptor. If it wasn't for that extra bit jutting out I probably would have been able to remove the belt without needing to pull out the fans.

Thanks Rowan , Yeah i have an adaptor laying around somewhere here i can use on a breaker bar also ! just gotta remember to turn clockwise and do you hold that position while putting a 5mm drill bit in !

[AndrewR_AUII]

Originally Posted by Futura01

Thanks Rowan , Yeah i have an adaptor laying around somewhere here i can use on a breaker bar also ! just gotta remember to turn clockwise and do you hold that position while putting a 5mm drill bit in !

Yep...once the bit is in, you can release the bar.
As mentioned, draw a diagram of the path...it's a bit complicated.

[Barnaby]

Be careful with the 4 bolts that hold the fan shroud in. If you use the longer ones from the bottom in the top, you will punch through the plastic tank and stuff the radiator.

I also like to cut up a piece of cardboard and tape it to the radiator so you don't damage the core if your working on the water pump or something else for an extended period. Just a little bit of insurance if your a hack like me.

[rowan194]

Originally Posted by Barnaby

Be careful with the 4 bolts that hold the fan shroud in. If you use the longer ones from the bottom in the top, you will punch through the plastic tank and stuff the radiator.

What series/year is your AU?

When I removed the fans on my AUIII 'mont there were only two bolts holding them on, and no clips as mentioned here:

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...95&postcount=8

[tgidog13]

Originally Posted by rowan194

What series/year is your AU?

When I removed the fans on my AUIII 'mont there were only two bolts holding them on, and no clips as mentioned here:

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...95&postcount=8

Have taken fans out heaps of times on AU, to give more room to work in, undo top 2 bolts, unclip electrical connection, slide up and out with a bit of a jiggle..done.

[tgidog13]

Arranging the belt from the crank pulley onto tensioner pulley was trckiest part, bit fiddly..