how to change an alternator belt?

1. ChrisandCarly Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Truro, Cornwall Posts: 124 Mk2 vts

   #1 23rd May 2011, 21:40

   i know it might seem simple but i recently changed my gearbox and now i have the bug for diy on my car rather than pay a garage to do it, is this easy?? and what tools will i need? thanks
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 23rd May 2011, 21:54

   You slacken off the 10mm adjuster bolt move the alternator forwards & take the belt off.Putting the new belt on is reverse of what i`ve just said just don`t overtension the belt or you`ll strain the alternator bearings.
   
   Steve.
3. ChrisandCarly Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Truro, Cornwall Posts: 124 Mk2 vts

   #3 23rd May 2011, 22:22

   thanks matey. i apprieciate that!!! its odd but thanks to this site im going back to college in september to do mechanics and im 28 lol.
4. Lemmy92 Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2009 Essex, Southend-on-sea Posts: 381 BMW 318 IS

   #4 23rd May 2011, 23:01

   it does become a bug mate lol...I'm currently doing NVQ level 3 for HGV's at college...and 2 years ago I never knew how to change an alternator.. lol
5. ChrisandCarly Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Truro, Cornwall Posts: 124 Mk2 vts

   #5 24th May 2011, 05:36

   yeh im just fed up with paying hundreds of pounds to fix something, like the gearbox and clutch, i did it myself and paid all in all 80quid, for the box,oil, few extra tools.
6. ChrisandCarly Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Truro, Cornwall Posts: 124 Mk2 vts

   #6 24th May 2011, 08:44

   how tight should i do the belt? i understand if it moves a centimetre when pushed down thats perfect. no more no less, is this right??? thanks