simonas Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 My fan belt squeaks on wet mornings and I'm thinking of getting it replaced but how much am I looking at for this job for parts and labour. Just a ball park figure so when I take it to my usual garage they ain't ripping me off. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1933 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I take it its just the accessory your changing...if so then its a 30min job at the very most. Have to undo 4 bolts to take the viscus van off, then pull the tensioner back with some brut force. If you were closer i would do it for you, but i wouldnt pay more than £50 all in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssupra Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Easy job to do. There is a bolt on the drive belt tensioner pulley, if you use a spanner or socket on this and turn clockwise it will release the tension on the belt. You might be able to replace the belt without removing the fan. see here and here and here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 but remember not to lean on the fan shround....snap if you do! I learnt the hard way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 its a 30min job at the very most. Have to undo 4 bolts to take the viscus van offNo need to remove the viscous fan. It's a 5-10min job then. Just put a 14mm socket with decent length breaker bar (for the leverage) on the belt tensioner pulley's centre nut and rotate the tensioner clockwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1933 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 oh i see, then just put take the belt off over the actual fan and pulley...i didnt think about this really as i was doing the cambelt and water pump at the same time so it all had to come off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 yes it is easy but a gotcha is shearing the 14mm bolt (as my 'friend' once did ). You need to try and apply the leverage from imo a horizontal plain (3 o'clock if viewing from the front of the car) or lower (ideally in the 6 o'clock positon - but this requires removal of the undertray which is simple but takes time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 yes it is easy but a gotcha is shearing the 14mm bolt (as my 'friend' once did ). You need to try and apply the leverage from imo a horizontal plain (3 o'clock if viewing from the front of the car) or lower (ideally in the 6 o'clock positon - but this requires removal of the undertray which is simple but takes time) Good advice. The natural thing to do is attack the bolt from as close to vertical as possible. This has the effect of tightening the bolt as well as rotating the tensioner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Anybody got a step by step picture tutorial for idiots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 MArks post, up there ^^^^^ does. For extra thrill points, take the old belt off without looking at it, then try to work out how the new belt goes round everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 MArks post, up there ^^^^^ does. For extra thrill points, take the old belt off without looking at it, then try to work out how the new belt goes round everything. I did that! Then the missus spotted the handy diagram stuck on the inside of the bonnet. How stupid did I feel right then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvershark44 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 but remember not to lean on the fan shround....snap if you do! I learnt the hard way yep, but they can break as they get very brittle so be careful, even CW did that to mine! ah he wont like me saying that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdavies Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 yep, but they can break as they get very brittle so be careful, even CW did that to mine! ah he wont like me saying that I bet he fixed it good for you though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I use a strong screwdriver and lever the tensioner out of the way, saves the worry of snapping the stud. I just put pressure onto the top (metal) part of the tensioner and pull up on the screwdriver. However I don't have the viscous fan anymore, so that might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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