H3 Has anyone replaced the ac belt on an Alpha?

[Ghostbuster]

I’m finding it nearly impossible without removing the radiator.

There is literally no room to put a socket and ratchet on the harmonic balancer.

Apparently I need to turn the balancer while using this stretch belt install tool to get the belt on.


I just replaced the belt tensioner, idler pulley, and serpentine belt.

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[alrock]

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[Traxx]

Just bump start it on, That's how I've always done it.

 

[Ghostbuster]

Just bump start it on, That's how I've always done it.

Yeah... no chance I’m doing that lol.


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[Ghostbuster]

Ok we tried the bump start, lost the tool.


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[Ghostbuster]

Bumped it like 4 times and got it on


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[Traxx]

See, easy! Forgot to mention that you should paint the belt tool some bright color first.

 

[4Lo-Tank]

Bumped it like 4 times and got it on


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Thats how i set mine. I found that if you put the belt on the halfway on the back of the crank pulley and on the ac compressor then bump it it goes right on

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