ScoobyNudge

iTrader: (4)

How do you change the alternator belt on a uk classic?

Mine is squeaking like hell and doing my head in now cheers in advance guys?
car in question is a uk classic 99 on a t plate

Shmerman

iTrader: (14)

The alt is attached to a tensioner bolt. The belt may just be slipping due to lack of tention and may not be due to wear. Look on the inside of the belt. small splits in the rubber means that you need to replace it. £10-15 for a new one.

To change it, release the holding bolt found on the tentioner. You can then screw the tentioner bolt in which move the alternator down, thus reducing the belt tention. Slip the belt off. Put the new belt on and revere the process.

HTH

Splitpin

Easy. Loosen the alternator fixing bolts and then wind off the tensioner until you can remove the old belt. Fit the new one, adjust and tighten the alternator bolts back up. Check the tension again after you've driven it a bit.

ScoobyNudge

iTrader: (4)

Thanks guys!

Yea splits in the belt so needs replacing just wanted to be sure I was gonna aproach it in the right way as Im not all that clued up on the tech jobs!

legends!

mike h

iTrader: (10)

Take the belt cover off first though.