Replacing Serpintine Belt

**Tinnycan** · 24-09-2014,06:58 PM

Thought this would be easy but now thinking the front has to come off. Not much room to get hand down between rad & tensioner.

**MarkTM** · 24-09-2014,07:25 PM

Nope entirely possible, I had my mechanic replace my alternator in August and he was able to do so without removing the front.

I had a spare Aux belt and he was happy to change at the same time, but said that my current one had no cracks or signs of wear so not done.

**Tinnycan** · 24-09-2014,07:34 PM

Thanks Mark, Will have a look from under the car tomorrow. No room for a socket only spanner and with that a long one. Will take a couple of photos of it tomorrow.

**Tinnycan** · 26-09-2014,05:53 PM

I done the job today, Was able to get more leverage on the spanner from the nut on the tensioner underneath the car. A tip I found was to loop the Belt under the C/S pully then around Altenator & Tensioner Roller, Then A/C Pully. Leave P/S Pully last while holding the tensioner fully back. Went on 1st time. Took about 20 mins but would do it in 10 next time.

**EssexGonzo** · 27-09-2014,01:44 PM

Is the serpentine belt the same as the aux belt and is it the one right at the front that rattles at idle after a cold start?

**Tinnycan** · 27-09-2014,05:23 PM

Serpentine Belt is the one at the front. We used to call it Fan Belt. Never found it to rattle though. Maybe timing chain will rattle.

**Doctle Odd** · 27-09-2014,06:25 PM

Originally Posted by EssexGonzo

Is the serpentine belt the same as the aux belt and is it the one right at the front that rattles at idle after a cold start?

The rattle you hear is probably either the belt tensioner or alternator pulley clutch. You should get it checked

**TexasAj** · 25-10-2014,10:52 PM

Hello all, I am replacing my serpentine belt (102k miles) and searched thru this site for images or videos. I can't find it. Any suggestions? I really do appreciate it.

Andy
from California US

**MarkTM** · 26-10-2014,10:19 AM

Andy ,you've not stated your model or year, but as you're across the pond will assume petrol 3.2.

There's plenty of advice guidance on-line and this one (first search on google) is American

Serpentine belt change on 4.2 - Page 2 - AudiWorld Forums

**Whippy53** · 26-10-2014,10:22 AM

Originally Posted by TexasAj

Hello all, I am replacing my serpentine belt (102k miles) and searched thru this site for images or videos. I can't find it. Any suggestions? I really do appreciate it.

Andy
from California US

Welcome.