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Serpentine belt change...need HELP - 2/27/2008 10:36:23 PM

Robeye

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Blew the belt today and what a joy. I figured out the route, but how do I tight/losten the new belt? American cars, losten alternator. Disco...not a clue. I am mechanically enclined, but I am lost. It is an "02" Disco I need to fix. I took off the water/heater hose so I will be able to get the new belt looped. What else? Thanks a MILLION in advance.

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RE: Serpentine belt change...need HELP - 2/28/2008 4:24:27 AM

jkid

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Yeah it's not like most vehicles, there is no adjustment, just a spring. The tensioner is below the alternator and above the idler pulley on the passenger side of the engine. You need to get a wrench on it and turn it clockwise I think. This will rotate the whole pulley mechanism inward so you can slip the belt on.

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RE: Serpentine belt change...need HELP - 2/28/2008 8:31:46 AM

Robeye

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Thanks. I figured as much, but could not figure out how the spring or tension is loaded. My rig is 30 miles from my home, so I want to be sure I got it right. Thanks again.

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RE: Serpentine belt change...need HELP - 2/28/2008 9:32:46 AM

Landzu

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Look here
http://www.roverparts.com/TechTips/serpentine_belt_routing_D2.cfm

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