OT: Basic car repair question for Jim de Arras or other skilled auto do it yourselfers (see link).
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OT: Basic car repair question for Jim de Arras or other skilled auto do it yourselfers (see link).
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the quickest way:
1) get loppers
2) cut belt
3) remove alternator
4) install new alternator
5) install new belt
6) scratch head when new belt won't fit
7) go to room
8) turn on tv
9) hope your sister doesn't have a fit
10) go to bed
did you know this is what audi technicians do with most repairs?
just kidding!
good luck!
2) cut belt
3) remove alternator
4) install new alternator
5) install new belt
6) scratch head when new belt won't fit
7) go to room
8) turn on tv
9) hope your sister doesn't have a fit
10) go to bed
did you know this is what audi technicians do with most repairs?
just kidding!
good luck!
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It's easy. On a quality product like a 91 Escort, the belt is tensioned by the alternator
swinging around an pivot that is a bolt, you pull the alternator against the belt and then teighten the bolt. There are generally 2 bolts thathold the alterantor on, the pivot bolt and the bolt that moves through a bracket with a really long slot (so the alternator can slide around the pivot point). You remove the bolts, unlpug the alternator, plug in the new one, replace the belt, tighten up the belt and you're done.
If the alternator belt cannot be easily accessed (i.e. you have to take other belts off to get at it, etc.) or the alternator itself is ahrd to get at, then it is a more difficult job. Check it out BEFORE you start or buy any parts.
Also, you can usually check out a servie manual at a local library if you like pictures. Have fun.
If the alternator belt cannot be easily accessed (i.e. you have to take other belts off to get at it, etc.) or the alternator itself is ahrd to get at, then it is a more difficult job. Check it out BEFORE you start or buy any parts.
Also, you can usually check out a servie manual at a local library if you like pictures. Have fun.
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