Replacing my alternator Options

[mgpmatt]

Ok so I just had one question before I do this. The book/the guy at autozone made it seem a little too easy.

I get that you undue the 3 bolts and take out the two connectors and all the basics, my main question is regarding the belt. How will I know if the belt is properly put back on/tight enough? Is there a special tool I'll need or can I do it myself?

Thanks,

Matthew

[stephen_lee]

its pretty much a guess.
tighten the belt untill you can't push it more than 3/4-inch down in the center w/ moderate force.
if it squeeks, tighten the belt more

This post has been edited by stephen_lee: Feb 13, 2009 - 9:36 AM

[azian_advanced]

record the # of threads from the top of the screw that adjusts the tension of the belt.



This post has been edited by azian_advanced: Feb 13, 2009 - 11:57 AM

[Spider77]

Yeah, there are some tools that you can use , a nippondenso or borroughs belt tension gauges. Or you can just use a straight edge and a ruler. pop the straight edge between two pulleys and use the ruler to measure the amount of deflection, shouldnt be more than 1/2 inch if the distance between the pulleys is 12-16 inches, or 1/4 inch if the distance is 7-11 inches. (you would need to measure from the center of the pulley).

This post has been edited by Spider77: Feb 13, 2009 - 7:08 PM

[pittfirefighter]

wow measuring and all... way too tough... twist the belt between the alternator and pulley... if it turns more than 90* then you need to tighten it... if it squells... loosen it... that easy

This post has been edited by pittfirefighter: Feb 24, 2009 - 4:10 AM