How long does it take to change an auxiliary belt?

All these can take you one and a half an hour or more. For an experienced person, it will only take about 20-minutes, as the only concern will be to understand out how to loosen the tensioner bolt, and if the belt is the right one.

Is the auxiliary belt same as timing belt?

The aux drivebelt is also known as the serpentine belt, and shouldn’t be confused with the timing belt which serves a completely different purpose. It’s not uncommon for the aux belt to power the alternator, power steering pump, air-con pump and water pump.

How to change the fan belt on an Astra 1.4?

The drive/fan belt on my Astra 1.4 (power stearing) is looking very worn. Friendly machanic said “Easy to change levering up the pulley with a 15mm spanner.” Off I went yesterday and bought the belt. Today had to buy a 15 mm spanner since it is a odd size and not in my cheap selection of spanners and sockets.

Where is the alternator located on a Vauxhall Astra?

Loosen the three bolts on the alternator. One is at the front. The second is at the rear and holds the alternator onto the engine block. The third is an adjustable bracket on the front. Push the alternator toward the engine block, then lift off the alternator belt from the pulley wheel and move it to one side.

Where does the serpentine belt go on an alternator?

If you do not have a diagram on the vehicle or in your service manual laying out the direction your serpentine belt travels through the pulleys, take a picture of it with your phone to refer to when installing the new belt. A strictly alternator belt will likely only go around an alternator pulley and the crank pulley at the bottom of the engine.

When do you need to replace the alternator belt?

Regardless of which design your vehicle uses, you will likely have to replace the belt that powers your alternator at some point in the lifetime of your vehicle. You can replace these belts yourself using common hand tools. Locate the alternator or serpentine belt.

The drive/fan belt on my Astra 1.4 (power stearing) is looking very worn. Friendly machanic said “Easy to change levering up the pulley with a 15mm spanner.” Off I went yesterday and bought the belt. Today had to buy a 15 mm spanner since it is a odd size and not in my cheap selection of spanners and sockets.

How do you tighten the belt on an alternator?

Tighten the alternator bolts. With the serpentine or alternator belt safely seated on the alternator pulley, use the same wrench you used to loosen to the bolts to tighten them again. As you tighten the bolts, the alternator will stop tipping forward, which will increase the tension on the belt.

How much does it cost to replace an alternator on an Astra?

Mine has just gone back to the garage today for the 2nd time in two weeks cos of the alternator. Pain in the ass! Had mine replaced by Vauxhall a few weeks ago. Labour was £100 or so it’s the unit with is the mega bucks!! Mine cost £220. 180+VAT.

How to replace V ribbed belt, 1.6 Astra, Zafira?

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