Real Time Belt Swap help

Since the search button is currently MIA, I'm looking for some tips on swapping the drive belts in my 80. Any shortcuts would be great, and how to deal with the belt tensioners.

Thanks,
Steve

 

Thanks guys, I got mine done in about 90 mins. I really took my time, not wanting to break any bolts/nutserts (stealership is closed today)I remembered the comment about removing the batt tray. I just started removing what looked logical (batt tray, splash guard pan underneath, and the steering stablizer bracket to drop the SS down on that side.. I didnt have the VC, or I would have done that too. The belts were looking really scruffy. I gave both tensioners a good shot of PB Blaster to loosen them up, and loosened the pulley bolt on the AC tensioner to allow it to move. I didnt have the 12mm ratchet wrench, but was able to use a 1/4 inch ratchet/socket combo. Air tools really make buttoning up go quickly (didnt really use them taking everything off to minimize breakage). Definately much better than doing them on the side of the road. The AC belt looks like it had been replaced once before(so I'll keep that one as a spare), but the two alternator belts were scary looking.


Next baselining/PM steps: PHH/ top/bottom rad hoses, and coolant flush, and fuel filter. I've already done the starter contacts, but I'll still drop the starter for easier access.