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28-12-2011, 03:27 PM | #1 | ||
horsepower
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Sydney
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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 |
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28-12-2011, 03:54 PM | #2 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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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. |
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28-12-2011, 04:10 PM | #3 | |||
horsepower
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Thanks, thought i would have to go out a buy a crow bar !! seems alot easier that way |
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28-12-2011, 04:24 PM | #4 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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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.
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28-12-2011, 04:40 PM | #5 | |||
horsepower
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29-12-2011, 12:04 PM | #6 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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As mentioned, draw a diagram of the path...it's a bit complicated. |
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29-12-2011, 12:54 PM | #7 | ||
Regular Member
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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. |
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30-12-2011, 12:18 PM | #8 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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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 |
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07-02-2014, 09:51 AM | #9 | |||
Starter Motor
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07-02-2014, 09:56 AM | #10 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Tauranga, New Zealand
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Arranging the belt from the crank pulley onto tensioner pulley was trckiest part, bit fiddly..
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