[V8] Serpentine Belt

[Ed Kellock]

In my case on the 1990 the back plate was plastic and there are four 8mm
bolts that attach it.

I recently replaced the voltage regulator with the alt in the car:
-disconnect negative cable from battery
-remove belly pan
-remove alt cooling duct
-remove VR

That last step is probably the most troublesome because you can't get a
screwdriver on it directly.  I used some pliers to loosen the upper screw
until I could unscrew it with my fingers or a screwdriver.

Not too bad of a job overall.

Ed


> -----Original Message-----
> From: v8-bounces at audifans.com 
> [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Ingo Rautenberg
> Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 8:58 AM
> To: bblake1055 at aol.com; v8-bounces at audifans.com; Tony 
> Hoffman; V8List Fans
> Subject: Re: [V8] Serpentine Belt
> 
> 
> Bob,
> 
> Technically, no. But you need to remove that metal plate on 
> the back of the alternator, so you'll need to remove the 
> underbelly pan (if still there), alternator cooling duct 
> (again, if still there), and then the back plate. I believe 
> it's attached with 3 screws. Then there's just 2 screws for 
> the regulator. Only problem is I believe that one of those 
> screws for that backing plate is placed such that you need to 
> remove the serpentine belt and move the alternator to get to it. 
> 
> Good luck. 
> 
> 
> Ingo Rautenberg
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bblake1055 at aol.com
> 
> Date: Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:30:05 
> To: <tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net>; <v8 at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: [V8] Serpentine Belt
> 
> 
> Do you have to take the alternator out to get to the 
> regulator.? I emailed Bruce at GermanAuto Connection to get 
> the parts and he also thinks it might be the 
> regulator.
> 
> I know what you mean about the Manual or making a diagram of 
> the belt.? When I looked up there I could not believe how 
> many loops that thing makes
> 
> Thanks for the help
> 
> Bob
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tony and Lillie <tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net>
> To: v8 at audifans.com; bblake1055 at aol.com
> Sent: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 10:13 am
> Subject: Re: [V8] Serpentine Belt
> 
> 
> I replaced both of the idlesr on mine when I did the 
> serpentine belt. You don't have to remove the fan. However, 
> if you don't have the manual, make a drawing on how the belt 
> is routed (or look at one of your other cars ;-). When I 
> first did mine, I had about a foot of extra belt. The routing 
> made no sense to me. But, once I got the manual out, I 
> understood it completely.? ? As for the tensioner, I've never 
> replaced mine, but if it seems weak, maybe it's time. I think 
> I'd do the belt first, though. Also, your regulator can be 
> replaced on the alternator, usually it's the brushes that 
> wear out.? ? Tony? ?
> ----- Original Message ----- > When replacing the belt should 
> I replace all the tensioners and idler > pulleys also?? Does 
> the fan have to come off or can you slip it over the > fan??
> >?
> > Thanks in advance for any input as I am running out of V8's 
> to drive? 
> >?  Bob Blake ?
> 
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