changing the engine belts

[cypher967]

just wondering what is the best way going about changing all the belts in the engine? looks like there is 3, never done this in a vl and it looks like the fan is in the way, whats the best way taking that off too? thanks guys

[Goon]

just wondering what is the best way going about changing all the belts in the engine? looks like there is 3, never done this in a vl and it looks like the fan is in the way, whats the best way taking that off too? thanks guys

buy a service/repair book dude, 40 dollars, cheap as chips!! autobarr, supercheap and repco sell them..

3 Belts = as for the alternator 1, thats easy just losing the top bolt and and tighten when finshed.

id say the other 2 are similar... i personally couldnt do them without removing the radiator, as theres not much room to move. i cant even get my fan or shroud off with the radiator in the way..think i should have twiggy arms lol !

Im not sayiung the radiator has to be taken out but thats my way of doing it.

[detox_nath83]

take the shroud off
then take out the bolts on fan in centre 6 i think then pull it off.
makes it easier to do belts..
harmonic balencer to powerstreering pump.
Harmonic to Fan and alternator.
2 belts tension is on alternator slide bolt
and power steering pump tensioner

[jatsvl]

there are 2 different belts for the power steering, so make sure you get the right one.
the belts slip over the fan 1 fin at a time, there is no need to remove shroud, fan or radiator.