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sageE36
11-21-2010, 11:42 PM
Should i take anything off to do a belt replacement?
Auto Parts Guy
11-21-2010, 11:54 PM
Your undies and left sock. Makes it so much easier.
slocar
11-21-2010, 11:54 PM
I find that taking the old belt off helps a lot.
Auto Parts Guy
11-22-2010, 12:14 AM
In all seriousness, just the upper radiator shroud IIRC. And the old belt...:devillook
The Ripe Punani
11-22-2010, 02:20 AM
The radiator shroud isn't a necessary removal, but it'll make the job a easier.
shlalaw
11-22-2010, 11:38 AM
-shroud is all. might consider replacing the pulleys and tensioners if its been a while. recently replaced all of mine to get rid some screeching noises.
flyfishvt
11-22-2010, 11:51 AM
Any chance he was talking about "seat belts" ?
sageE36
11-24-2010, 04:11 PM
Any chance he was talking about "seat belts" ?

Haha no

Thanks for all the advise. I was just wondering because it looks like a bitch to replace without taking anything off
rtd328
11-24-2010, 04:37 PM
Haha no

Thanks for all the advise. I was just wondering because it looks like a bitch to replace without taking anything off


It is a bit annoying. Not much room for your hands or tools in there. This is one of those cases where the fan pulley holding tool pays itself off, because having the fan out of there would give you more room. But it's not necessary. Just be patient and it will be an easy job.
Supered M
11-24-2010, 05:27 PM
Do your pulleys if you don't know the last time they were done as well.