Whats the trick to replacing belts? (FC)

[mukumu kurubushi]

Hi guys

Just wondering if anyone knows of a knack for getting the a/c and p/s belts on a bit easier??

I\'m currently in the middle of disconnecting my air pump & going dual belt alt pulley. got the new pulley on with both alt belts, but im failing with the others. They\'re a proper pain to get on!

Haynes manual says the p/s component is apparently adjustable (havent tried that yet) but the a/c isnt adjustable. Even trying hot water,  even cranking the 22mm nut on the alternator with a  breaker bar, there\'s not enough slack & doesnt seem to want to move.

Any suggestions very much appreciated!

[Prof]

For the power steering one, there is an idler pulley - unlock the adjuster on the side of the bracket, and then wind it right down - belt will go on and off really easy.
 
As for the air con - don\'t know as I don\'t have it - but imagine it must have a similar setup

[mukumu kurubushi]

Cool, thanks Prof. Will give that a go on the power steering.

I have a feeling the air con just needs brute force i guess .

[L18M]

could try this??

[grinder]

well thats impressive !

[h20490]

Holy crap!
 
I thought it was a joke when it was half buffered and I saw the screw driver!
 
Anyone want to do mine?
 
Ash

[mukumu kurubushi]

Just had a look in my bay, i can see the adjuster bolt on the p/s bracket. There\'s 2 actually, another one for the a/c.

Duh! Was right in front of me all along! :Hammer Thanks Prof. I\'ll give this a go tomorrow i think, tonight is pub + forza 3!

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