alternator belt help

Post Wed Jan 23, 2013 6:11 pm

The belt snapped and i am trying to replace it anybody know how to refit a new one.
does anything need to come of because i cant get the belt around the second mounting point near the fan.

Post Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:16 pm

Nothing should have to come off. It can be tricky to get it on the right one but keep trying and it will be obvious when it's on properly. Are you adjusting the arm on th alternator? That will give you the slack you need to get the new one on.

You checked you got the right belt for your type of alternator too?

Post Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:23 pm

Have a look at the Wiki:

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... ging_Belts

Post Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:48 pm

I think I got the wrong belt because it is thicker than the previous one that snapped but am not sure if that has thinned down over time

Post Wed Jan 23, 2013 11:15 pm

The type might be written on the belt (if my memory serves right). With that kind of problem it sounds more like an unscrewing/adjustment type thing though. You'll get it in the end.

Post Wed Jan 23, 2013 11:19 pm

Correct belt is 965mm x 9.5mm, although usually 10mm wide in practice.
If the old belt has actually snapped, then it will quite likely have worn thinner, and almost certainly should obviously have been changed some time ago. Cars do require servicing!

Post Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:45 am

Belt is 965x10