Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2004 21:21:23 -0000 From: "Murphwiz" <murphwiznopsamail.com_REMOVEMESPAMMERZ> Subject: Re: 9-5 (2.3l) alt belt?
"Dave Hinz" <davehinznopsamcop.net> wrote in message news:bvo65v$ud284$1nopsam34476.news.uni-berlin.de... > On Tue, 03 Feb 2004 08:44:23 +0000, Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> wrote: > > Dave Hinz wrote: > >> My '99 9-5 (2.3l LPT) is misbehaving this evening. Symptoms seem to > >> indicate it's the belt that drives the water pump, steering pump, and > >> alternator > > > > Replacement is pretty straighforward - slacken off the tensioner (on the > > 9k this is a separate pulley, so everything else stays in place), put on > > new belt, then tension up. > > Well, I took a look last night, it's pretty much all there as you say (I > didn't figure out how to get in there, but I can see it all), but I > don't have a belt, and can't take today off to do it. So, I took it to > the (trusted) local service station, and printed out some notes I found > on it (such as which bolt is left-hand threaded, etc) and a procedure, > so hopefully I can have it back tonight. > > I'm usually not keen on letting others work on my cars, y'know? But, if > they have or can get the belt early enough today, I can drive it tomorrow. > I'll post any useful info on the procedure that I learn. > > Dave Hinz > Info here: http://www.t.co.uk/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=12;t=00129 7 and here: http://www.t.co.uk/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=12;t=00131 7;p=1#000024 you will need to support engine and remove top engine brace to access belt area. -- Why not give the forums a try?! www.m www.t.com www.saabtrackday.co.uk
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