How To Install Drive/Fan Belt In Vr SS V8

[CastorTroy83]

Hi Guys

Just wondering if anyone out there would know as I can't find anywhere on this forum as how to install drive/fan belts on a vr ss v8 either be it by diagrams or by explanation all tips will be of greatful help.

[Dangerous Dave]

do you have the manual for the car in the glove box ?? it should be in that..

[EDGE3]

check out the post in this section in the thread vs tension pulley

[VrWagz1]

Yeah, its pretty simple. The only thing with them is they need to be really tight, especially the alternator one as it will slip if its not(use a tyre lever around the back of the alternator). Also do not lever on the p/s pump as it will crumple if you jam a little jimmy bar into it to lever the belt up tight, though you do have to lever on it cause its the only place to tighten the belt up so just be caeful. A/C belt is a peice of cake, just work from under the car where the tensioner pulley is.
First step is however to undo the 4 bolts of the front of the clutch fan and lift it(and the shroud with it) out. Then you have clear access to the front of the motor.

[CastorTroy83]

Update

I have managed to get the water pump belt off but now I am stuck on how to take the power steering pump off can anyone now help me with this belt.
also why does the v6 have 1 belt and a v8 have 3 belts

[VrWagz1]

cause the v8 is basically a donk from the 80's that carried on with v belts in short. P/S theres a few bolts that have slotted holes around the pump, theres 3 from memory, but look at them carfully cause theres 1 or 2 other bolts there that are for mounting purposes only and are dont need loosening.

[BlackVXGTS]

First step is however to undo the 4 bolts of the front of the clutch fan and lift it(and the shroud with it) out. Then you have clear access to the front of the motor.

It's not necessary to remove the clutch fan or shroud to remove and adjust the belts. Check out the attached diagrams/instructions. You will need PDF Reader.

[VrWagz1]

Nice goin, thats all he needs right there. But i still cant see how you can do it with the clutch fan on? I wouldnt know anymore cause i got rid of mine for some elec thermos, but im sure when i done it, it was impossible to do with the fan and shroud still on.

[CastorTroy83]

Clutch Fan Is Bit Of A Problem But I Removed It To Make It A Bit Easier But The Diagram Is Exact What I Needed Thank You Very Much BlackVXGTS For The Diagram And To Others For Helping.

[BlackVXGTS]

If you want to take the belt off, you just slip the belt over one or two of the fan blades at the top, then turn the fan and keep slipping the belt over each blade, until the belt has come completely off. You can then pull the belt out between the fan and the shroud. Takes all of 30 seconds. Installation is the same in reverse.