Guys, any trick to put new alternator belt back on? or any tool required ? Thanks
Any trick to put new alternator belt back on? (3 Viewers)
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NLXTACY
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Assuming the alternator is loose and the adjuster is all the way it...
Just take the one belt at a time and drop the belt over one fan blade at a time, turn the blade and keep moving the belt over the next fan blade. Keep doing this so that the entire belt is now hanging over the fan clutch. Install the first belt on the pulleys. Repeat with the second belt.
Take me less than 5 mins to put the belts back on. To remove I just cut them. No reason to try and save them unless you are using for spares.
Just take the one belt at a time and drop the belt over one fan blade at a time, turn the blade and keep moving the belt over the next fan blade. Keep doing this so that the entire belt is now hanging over the fan clutch. Install the first belt on the pulleys. Repeat with the second belt.
Take me less than 5 mins to put the belts back on. To remove I just cut them. No reason to try and save them unless you are using for spares.
Yes, tools are required. You need to loosen the bolt that holds the adjusting bolt in place, I usually do the bolt that the alternator pivots on as well, then back out the adjustment bolt for the alternator (then back it out more cause you didn't go far enough) then slip the belts on.
This is skipping doing the same procedure on the AC belt that gets done first and I personally remove the battery and tray since it helps get a tool on the AC adjustment bolt and significantly reduces the number of swear words used. I've never done just the belts though, there have always been other things to do when I've done belts.
This is skipping doing the same procedure on the AC belt that gets done first and I personally remove the battery and tray since it helps get a tool on the AC adjustment bolt and significantly reduces the number of swear words used. I've never done just the belts though, there have always been other things to do when I've done belts.
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Ohh.. have replaced the bad alternator. Thought it's not a bad idea to replace all the belts. The old belt can be removed easily by loosing the adjusting bolt. New one is so tight...unable to put on bare hands. Belts I have is Bando, 1140 x 9.5, is that too short? Old one seems slightly longer. Thanks
Loosen all 3 bolts (or you will just strip the threads on the adjusting bolt)!
Easy to get the the adjusting bolt with two long extensions from the drivers front wheel well at about 1030/1100 position on the wheel just above the nuts on the steering control thing.
When done; tighten all 3 bolts. Now the belts are in the way a bit.
Easy to get the the adjusting bolt with two long extensions from the drivers front wheel well at about 1030/1100 position on the wheel just above the nuts on the steering control thing.
When done; tighten all 3 bolts. Now the belts are in the way a bit.
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Thanks. Done exactly the same. Have took the lock bolt off and the alternator can move freely towards passenger side. But still no luck.
Just put the old belt back on without any problem, it's definitely longer may be by an inch.
Anyone aware of a belt longer than Bando?
Thanks
Just put the old belt back on without any problem, it's definitely longer may be by an inch.
Anyone aware of a belt longer than Bando?
Thanks
I use an offset combination wrench with ratchet in the closed end, 12 MM. This is the fastest and most versatile tools to tighten the adjuster.
It must be almost at the limit of the adjuster to get the new belt on.
Place it on the crank pulley first, then the alternator, and last roll it on at the water pump, doing one belt at a time.
It must be almost at the limit of the adjuster to get the new belt on.
Place it on the crank pulley first, then the alternator, and last roll it on at the water pump, doing one belt at a time.
NLXTACY
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For the AC belt it’s crazy easy and I do it last. Just remove the lower plate below the radiator. Everything you need to replace the AC is staring right at you. Super quick change.
Those trying to work out getting the old belts off when you are NOT going to use as spares, are nuts. Cut them. Takes two seconds.
Those trying to work out getting the old belts off when you are NOT going to use as spares, are nuts. Cut them. Takes two seconds.
Could be that the belts are not the right size. As others have said new belts should slide right on with extra slack.
I beat my head against the wall the first time since mine were routed incorrectly (above the idler) and the new ones would not fit. I ordered new OEM belts (less expensive than the NAPA ones I was trying, and eventually damaged trying to run incorrectly), ran them correctly and it was a piece of cake.
I beat my head against the wall the first time since mine were routed incorrectly (above the idler) and the new ones would not fit. I ordered new OEM belts (less expensive than the NAPA ones I was trying, and eventually damaged trying to run incorrectly), ran them correctly and it was a piece of cake.
mudgudgeon
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I fitted new belts recently. The correct length belt was tight, even when alternator adjuster was as slack as possible.
I needed to gently pry the belts over the last pulley. Once on, they still needed to be tensioned.
I needed to gently pry the belts over the last pulley. Once on, they still needed to be tensioned.
There isn't much maintenance on the 80 that you don't remove the battery tray. It is either in the way, or you take it out. Only exception may be when changing the rear wiper blade insert. Even then you may want to take the battery tray out anyways just for exercise.
Cut the old belts and feed the new ones over the fan. All you need is a 12mm, maybe a 14mm.
My new OEM belts were snug and I had to loosen the adjuster ALL THE WAY to get them on. It just feels like it takes forever trying to hold your finger on the end of the bolt while you ratchet away......
Yes, you need 12MM combo ratchet wrench and a 14MM hex point deep well socket , a 3" extension, and a ratchet wrench (3/8") to loosen the main alternator bolt.
Need a couple long extensions if you want to do the AC belt and you also need a ___MM wrench to loosen the AC idler pulley.
Yes, you need 12MM combo ratchet wrench and a 14MM hex point deep well socket , a 3" extension, and a ratchet wrench (3/8") to loosen the main alternator bolt.
Need a couple long extensions if you want to do the AC belt and you also need a ___MM wrench to loosen the AC idler pulley.
Most useful tool I've used on my 80. a flex head 3/8 ratchet. Makes quick work of belt replacements.
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Sounds correct, are they on the correct side of the idler pulley?
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Thanks for all the replies.
I have ratchet and socket. Not difficult get to the adjusting bolt once battery tray is removed. The belts are too short even I move the alternator all the way to the passenger side. Finally had to put the old one back on. Problem is my LC 80 came with only one alternator belt. May have been run like this for a while as there are some light rust on the outer groove. Have to keep searching.
I had a look at RockAuto's website. All AcDelco 15447M, Bando 2445 and Dayco 15450 have effective length between 1137mm-1143mm. The longest is Continental 15456 which is 1158mm. With additional 18mm I should be OK. Anyone know if Continental is actually longer?
The compressor belt is easy. Is size of the bolt M6 or M8 ? 14mm socket fits.
Thanks again
I have ratchet and socket. Not difficult get to the adjusting bolt once battery tray is removed. The belts are too short even I move the alternator all the way to the passenger side. Finally had to put the old one back on. Problem is my LC 80 came with only one alternator belt. May have been run like this for a while as there are some light rust on the outer groove. Have to keep searching.
I had a look at RockAuto's website. All AcDelco 15447M, Bando 2445 and Dayco 15450 have effective length between 1137mm-1143mm. The longest is Continental 15456 which is 1158mm. With additional 18mm I should be OK. Anyone know if Continental is actually longer?
The compressor belt is easy. Is size of the bolt M6 or M8 ? 14mm socket fits.
Thanks again
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Easier way to get to the adjusting bolt. Long and medium extensions and either 12mm or 25(?) torx socket if your bolt has that head. Leave the battery where it is.
Round silver thing beyond the hoses in the pic (between the nuts) is your target
Round silver thing beyond the hoses in the pic (between the nuts) is your target
NLXTACY
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BTW some of you having a hard time threading the adjusting bolt, it may be stretched or even bent. A lot of folks just don't know to unlock the adjuster first before loosening or tightening. If you can, remove that bolt and inspect it. If you need a new one...
Toyota Tensioner Bolt for 1FZ AC or York OBA
Its pretty darn close to, if not exact, to the AC adjuster bolt.
Toyota Tensioner Bolt for 1FZ AC or York OBA
Its pretty darn close to, if not exact, to the AC adjuster bolt.
