drive belts
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Racer
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drive belts
How hard is it to change out the 2 drive belts on the rx? (the one for the alternator, a/c, etc and the other one which im not sure what it drives). I only ask cause i would consider possibly tackling this myself as both belts currently have cracks in them and need to be changed before they snap which would be bad news.
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Racer
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#4
I am a below average DIYer, but I did complete the knock sensor replacement. Anyway, I had to replace my alternator about a year ago. I got the alternator in, but could not get the adjustment bolt back in (it broke when I was trying to remove it so I had to replace it.
I ended up having a pro do it. I was told that "you pretty much needed to be left handed to replace that bolt".
I believe had that bolt not broken it would have been no problem, but that is not how it turned out.
I have not attempted the PS belt.
I ended up having a pro do it. I was told that "you pretty much needed to be left handed to replace that bolt".
I believe had that bolt not broken it would have been no problem, but that is not how it turned out.
I have not attempted the PS belt.
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I am a below average DIYer, but I did complete the knock sensor replacement. Anyway, I had to replace my alternator about a year ago. I got the alternator in, but could not get the adjustment bolt back in (it broke when I was trying to remove it so I had to replace it.
I ended up having a pro do it. I was told that "you pretty much needed to be left handed to replace that bolt".
I believe had that bolt not broken it would have been no problem, but that is not how it turned out.
I have not attempted the PS belt.
I ended up having a pro do it. I was told that "you pretty much needed to be left handed to replace that bolt".
I believe had that bolt not broken it would have been no problem, but that is not how it turned out.
I have not attempted the PS belt.
Skill, dexterity, understanding, practice, tools space etc all play a part. Having a belt tension gauge would ensure the job is done right.
2 hrs to let the engine cool down and 1/2 hr labor is not a bad deal.
Salim
#7
It has been years since my belts were replaced by a moonlighting Lexus mechanic.
As I recall. there is an access panel by the right front wheel well. Also, the mechanic used a long socket wrench extension, after removing the plastic cover by the top of the radiator (not what I had expected).
I hope that helps.
As I recall. there is an access panel by the right front wheel well. Also, the mechanic used a long socket wrench extension, after removing the plastic cover by the top of the radiator (not what I had expected).
I hope that helps.
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Accessing PS pump fasteners is very difficult. I had to modify a box wrench. If you do not have enough garage space to change oil and/or you do not like getting dirty, you not want to tackle this job.
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Racer
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Well; despite everything; I am leaving it to the "shop" to do tomorrow where I am going to have the belts done; as well as a few other things that need attention.
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