Changing the belt - Question(s)
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Changing the belt - Question(s) Really need to change the serpentine belt on the old LT1. My question is twofold - 1) It doesn't appear to be too difficult as far as ensuring the proper routing/placing of the belt, 2) Does it require a lot of two-handed strength? I don't have a lot of strength in my left-hand (although I'm right-handed); I'd like to try and tackle it myself, but I don't want to set myself up for a disaster.
Thanks in advance.
94 Z28 M6
Thanks in advance.
94 Z28 M6
Changing the belt is prob the easiest thing to do on the lt1. You can do it by yourself, it doesnt take much strength to pull down on the tensioner to "loosen" the blet. I believe the tensioner is a 1/2" or 13mm either way both will work. It will be easiest if you jack up the front of the car or drive it up on ramps. Shouldnt take longer than 2mins once the car is raised in the front. If you have any issues let us know, it's pretty straight forward.
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Thanks for the replies/advice, I'll give it a try.
SexyTransAm - It's called carpal tunnel, can't grip anything firmly for any length of time or I start getting weakness/numbness; it's not my choice, believe me.
LSWHO - Southeast Gilbert, here's a brief clip of the car; nothing special, my son had just gotten his camera and he wanted to shoot 'something'. LT1
SexyTransAm - It's called carpal tunnel, can't grip anything firmly for any length of time or I start getting weakness/numbness; it's not my choice, believe me.
LSWHO - Southeast Gilbert, here's a brief clip of the car; nothing special, my son had just gotten his camera and he wanted to shoot 'something'. LT1
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[QUOTE=azmarkus;13706494]Thanks for the replies/advice, I'll give it a try.
SexyTransAm - It's called carpal tunnel, can't grip anything firmly for any length of time or I start getting weakness/numbness; it's not my choice, believe me.[QUOTE]
Sorry to hear that dude. The longer ratchet or wrench you use the less strength you'll need to loosen the tensioner because you'll have more leverage. If you find you need a longer ratchet and don't have one, you can pick up a cheap one from the auto parts store for fairly cheap.
SexyTransAm - It's called carpal tunnel, can't grip anything firmly for any length of time or I start getting weakness/numbness; it's not my choice, believe me.[QUOTE]
Sorry to hear that dude. The longer ratchet or wrench you use the less strength you'll need to loosen the tensioner because you'll have more leverage. If you find you need a longer ratchet and don't have one, you can pick up a cheap one from the auto parts store for fairly cheap.
hold up now dont jump my *** just yet. no where in the 1st post did it say he had carpal tunnel (verry sorry to hear that). i said that thinkin that the OP might have no mechanical ability at all.
and on another note there is a very long belt removal tool i think u can rent from auto zone or they r real cheap at harbor freight
Last edited by SexyTransAm; Aug 8, 2010 at 07:57 PM.
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SexyTransAm, I don't think I've seen your car, I'm just outside of E-town, at the end of St. Johns Rd.
it aint been out in a while. got a rear intake oil leak so im bout to fix that and cam it while im in there
