AddyBoy

I blew my alternator belt a couple days ago and already purchased the replacement belt. Ive looked on the shop manual for the belt illustration and seen what the belt path is. Has anyone done a belt replacement? Any tips or instructions?

Aaron Cake

iTrader: (1)

Nothing special about it. Just make sure the tension is correct (deflection should be 1/2" at the longest point). It takes a some twisting to get the belt over the fan, or you can just remove the fan.

AddyBoy

i did this on a friends car with v-belts, (not an rx7 tho). we had a lot of trouble getting the belt over and onto the last pulley.........?

Aaron Cake

iTrader: (1)

Won't be an issue because there is a tonne of room to move the alternator down once you loosen the adjustment.

AddyBoy

Sorry if this is annoying, but last question and i should have this.... how do you loosen the adjustment. THanks man

Aaron Cake

iTrader: (1)

You have the shop manual right? Read it. Also, look under the hood at the two bolts that secure the alternator. Loosen them.

AddyBoy

Ok, thats what i thought, I blew the belt like an hour from my house, so i just wanted to be sure when i drive to the car that i can fix it the first time and not have to drive back and forth. Thanks for the help!

driftedfc3s

Prybar + 14mm.