AC belt installation...
Melting Slicks
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From: NY- 2013 Corvette Challenge Champion-2013 Index Combo Champion 2015 CC/MM Champion
St. Jude Donor '07
I'm pretty sure you have to take the other belt off first,the 6 rib one.You have to get a breaker bar and a socket,not sure what size and move the tension pulley,its spring loaded so it does not come off,same goes for the a/c belt.The longer belt is easier to get at.Hope that helps you out some what...............Paul
Melting Slicks
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From: Size Does Matter CA
Using a 15mm socket wrench or 15mm wrench on the drive belt tensioner, relieve the pressure on the drivebelt and slide the belt off. If memory serves me right it should be 15mm for the AC belt as well.
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
both are easily removed and replaced from above.
Follow these two links for excellent threads from previous posts
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...elt&forum_id=1
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...elt&forum_id=1
should talke you 20 minutes max.
the hardest part is the blind routing of the serpentine belt. make sure you have that correct or you will quickly chew up the replacement.
the only issue wit the A/C belt is the spring tension on the tensioner...
most people are convinced the replacement belt is too short when all it takes is a bit more leverage on the tensioner bolt via a socket and wratchet or breaker bar with a knuckle fitting....
I found you need the knuckle because of the tight space
good luck
Rich
Follow these two links for excellent threads from previous posts
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...elt&forum_id=1
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...elt&forum_id=1
should talke you 20 minutes max.
the hardest part is the blind routing of the serpentine belt. make sure you have that correct or you will quickly chew up the replacement.
the only issue wit the A/C belt is the spring tension on the tensioner...
most people are convinced the replacement belt is too short when all it takes is a bit more leverage on the tensioner bolt via a socket and wratchet or breaker bar with a knuckle fitting....
I found you need the knuckle because of the tight space
good luck
Rich
