Bad news...

Prof · November 22, 2011, 01:10:39 PM

2 Belts - the alternator one you already linked, and this one:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-RX-7-II-FB1-FC1-AIR-PUMP-BELT-2354CC-TURBO-FC1-89-92-OE-QUALITY-/110766134186?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19ca2d13aa

You wont\' necessarily have to replace the Power steering one - but having a spare is never a bad thing.

B.Martin · November 22, 2011, 01:40:24 PM

So i don\'t need the power steering belt? Where does that come in all of this?

Prof · November 22, 2011, 04:21:37 PM

Quote from: B.Martin;799846So i don\'t need the power steering belt? Where does that come in all of this?

You have to take it off or losen it temporarily to get the other 2 on

B.Martin · November 22, 2011, 04:35:21 PM

Right, but i don\'t need a new one? So i\'ll get them 2 ordered and then bug you even more when i seemingly can\'t do a simple job

TiddlesRX7 · November 22, 2011, 07:44:27 PM

Dude, man up!

Seriously though it\'ll all become clear when you start the job. Its no biggy.

B.Martin · November 23, 2011, 09:14:04 AM

Well i\'ve just ordered the alternator and air pump belts, so once they\'ve arrived i\'ll fit them and refill the coolant system and i\'m hoping all will be well. Fitting belts can\'t really be that hard can it lol? I\'m sure i\'ll be fine!

turbointhebrain · November 23, 2011, 07:29:29 PM

its not too bad to get off or on, just remove the PAS belt from the 2 pulleys on the pump then work your alternator belt(s) round the fan, couple of blades at a time.

i would advise going for a dual alternator pully setup and remove the air pump and its assorted uselessness.

actually have to do this tonite on my new Series 5

let us know how you get on and if you need any help

Ross

B.Martin · December 06, 2011, 07:58:08 AM

Its a long shot, but does anyone happen to know exactly what tools i need to replace these 2 belts? They arrived today so i\'m hoping to get it done on sunday with a little help from someone over here i\'ve met that just happens to own 2 FC\'s :Giggle

m1tch · December 06, 2011, 09:52:46 AM

You need to loosen off the alternator bolts - there is a tension one which is attached to an arm on the engine, and also the bolt holding the alternator onto the engine, this will slacken the belts. You can then remove the belts by taking them off the pulley and working it through the fan blades.

To retension the belts you can put a rag and a long screwdriver/bar under the alternator and then lever it up, tighten the bolts and its done

even I managed to change the belts lol and my airpump accidently \'fell off\' in the process :rolleyes:

B.Martin · December 06, 2011, 10:12:00 AM

Okay, what tools will i need then? I have a socket set and thats about it -_-

m1tch · December 06, 2011, 10:16:45 AM

A socket set

B.Martin · December 06, 2011, 11:08:10 AM

Ah that\'s a win then.

samfc3s · December 07, 2011, 01:49:44 PM

same happens to me when i pick the the FC the first day, is quite a easy job to change the belt, need to take the fan out to reach but should be done within 2 hours.

m1tch · December 07, 2011, 01:55:45 PM

I didn\'t need to remove the fan to change the belts, you just need to work the belt around the fan - its a bit of a faff but its do-able, all the more reason to get an electric fan!

B.Martin · December 09, 2011, 06:08:55 PM

So a freind of a freind, who happens to be a pretty kind guy (and happens to own 2 Fc\'s) is coming over tomorrow morning to help change these belts. So finger crossed I can have her up and running tomorrow.

A quick off topic question, you know the under tray... Is is nessicary? Or can it be removed? It\'s it better to keep it, opinions please.