Alternator / Drive Belt

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jonkennedy
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Alternator / Drive Belt

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im about to change it..

It's easy enough if i follow the Haynes ?
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Easy as, just loosen the adjuster, take off old belt and replace, then retighten!


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Re: Alternator / Drive Belt

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yes realy easy.a 13mm spanner/socket wrench and a 6mm alan key.


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jonkennedy
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Re: Alternator / Drive Belt

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thanks chaps...

it says i have to run it in a bit too ?
ie re tighten after 880 miles( ish )


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bensspares
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Re: Alternator / Drive Belt

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true, you should check all recently fitted belts for security and tension.


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Re: Alternator / Drive Belt

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I can confirm, its super easy. Shame i killed my clutch shortly afterwords. Less easy. Gah


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