Time to Change Belts
Pro
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Suffolk New York
Lingenfelter Underdrive Pulleys
I need to change my belts too, however, after buying from them from Chevy, I realized that I have the Lingenfelter Underdrive Pulleys.
Does anyone have them, too and can tell me whether the stock belts are the right size? Since I had them order them, they're considered Speciality Items and not returnable, can you believe that?
Does anyone have them, too and can tell me whether the stock belts are the right size? Since I had them order them, they're considered Speciality Items and not returnable, can you believe that?
Racer
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 364
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From: Picton Ontario
belts
Lots of good info on belt replacement in the archives.... here's a sample thread.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...um_id=1&arch=1
I put new Gatorbacks on my car in the spring. Very easy and quick. My old belts (40K) were still pretty good, now I have spares...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...um_id=1&arch=1
I put new Gatorbacks on my car in the spring. Very easy and quick. My old belts (40K) were still pretty good, now I have spares...
Racer
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From: Virginia Beach Virginia
The swap is easy, and I'm no mechanic. I recommend working on a cold engine for obvious reasons. The main serpentine belt tensioner pulley is on the passenger side. Simply put a wrench on the tensioner nut, don't try to loosen it, just move the tensioner inward toward the middle of the engine bay and remove the belt once there is enough slack. My 98 has a separate A/C belt which I replaced in a like manner at the same time. Check to see that the belts are sitting on the pulleys correctly before you start the engine! 15 minutes from start to finish.
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Originally Posted by coast7
The swap is easy, and I'm no mechanic. I recommend working on a cold engine for obvious reasons. The main serpentine belt tensioner pulley is on the passenger side. Simply put a wrench on the tensioner nut, don't try to loosen it, just move the tensioner inward toward the middle of the engine bay and remove the belt once there is enough slack. My 98 has a separate A/C belt which I replaced in a like manner at the same time. Check to see that the belts are sitting on the pulleys correctly before you start the engine! 15 minutes from start to finish.
Also take the time to wire brush all the grooves in the pulleys, all the way around. Dirt, sand, etc gets inside these things and can be a contributing factor to belt squeek. 
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Originally Posted by coast7
The swap is easy, and I'm no mechanic. I recommend working on a cold engine for obvious reasons. The main serpentine belt tensioner pulley is on the passenger side. Simply put a wrench on the tensioner nut, don't try to loosen it, just move the tensioner inward toward the middle of the engine bay and remove the belt once there is enough slack. My 98 has a separate A/C belt which I replaced in a like manner at the same time. Check to see that the belts are sitting on the pulleys correctly before you start the engine! 15 minutes from start to finish.
Did you have to remove the air filter dam ( think that is what its called)? I think the Ac is under the seprentine belt. Was it hard to get to that one?
Racer
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From: Virginia Beach Virginia
Originally Posted by jag71usa
Did you have to remove the air filter dam ( think that is what its called)? I think the Ac is under the seprentine belt. Was it hard to get to that one?
Burning Brakes
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From: DFW tx
Take off the air bridge to give yourself some more room. There is a tensioner for each belt. Put a wrench on the tensioner, turn it and it will release the pressure and the belt will come off. Once you get in there, and take a look around you won't believe how easy it is to change belts.
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