FAN BELT CHANGE HOW DIFFICULT??

[tr7inc]

Hi guys, just thought as im waiting to replace my old Radiator, and as ive done most of the work on my 7 on my own, just was gonna ask a daft question even though i have referred to the manual, is it difficult to change the fan belt?, never ever changed one and whilst the rad was off i thought id kill to birds with one stone.

Many many thanks as always, id be lost without you all




Steve

[andyf]

Absolute piece of cake. Just loosen off the alternator bolt on the adjustable bracket, push the alternator towards the engine to loosen the belt, then pull it off the pulleys and replace.

Refitting is the reverse. Just make sure the tension is correct. It should only take you a few minutes to do.




1980 persian aqua DHC

[davesopener]

hi,
even ive changed the fan belt!!!!
without any problems!!!
changing radiator much more complex task.
good luck
dave[8D]

[john]

easy peasy losen off the alternator bolt whip off the old belt, put on the new yank over the alternator with a bar or a long screwdriver and hey presto done oh yeh tighten the alternator bolt back up

There is probably a more technical description of the event but hey thats how i see it

[8 whole cylinders worth of punch to ram the world through the windshield and out the rear view mirror. Car & Driver]
1981 Grinnall TR7 v8
1981 Black FHC
1979 & 1980 Black Premium FHC(laid to rest) Sorry


John

[tr7inc]

Many thanks guys, as always youre help is so gratfully recieved, having sezarched my garage over & over im sure i had a brand new belt, in fact the one i had was also able to fit a Cavalier if memory serves me correct, which modern day belt is prefered?

Many thanks as always



Steve

[Rich in Vancouver]

My only caution is not to put too much tension on the belt.
It would be a shame to pooch your alternator bearings.
Just do it up tight enough that it doesn't slip.

Rich

1975 TR7 ACL764U

[tr7inc]

Many thanks Rich, i will have a gol at changing mine once i have purchased a new belt.

thanks again



Steve