Vauxhall corsa B - replace fanbelt

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Tue 3 Aug 2010 20:48
Vauxhall corsa B - replace fanbelt - fat boy fat

My sons Corsa 1.2 16v T reg has just started to shred its fanbelt. I hope to change it this weekend. it still runs but only has 3 quarters of belt width left :-(

1. is it easy for a reasonable competent dad to do and are special tools req'd

2. what would cause the shredding? wear of fault

Cheers

this is my first post be gentle

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Wed 4 Aug 2010 05:17
Vauxhall corsa B - replace fanbelt - 1litregolfeater

If the Corsa B is anything like the Corsa C you'll need a torx socket to take the left / front engine mounting off. T14?

Then its just sling it on. wind up the tensioner clockwise with another socket, T14, 16, 18, I cannot remember. Or vice grips

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Wed 9 Apr 2014 15:54
Vauxhall corsa B - replace fanbelt - sparky72

Is there a special type box spanner etc for the V14's on engine mount as there is very little room between chasis & engine mount. Loo forward to hearing from any body with advice as to where to obtain 1, i've tried all the usual places, vauxhall garage, machine mart local tool stockists!

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Wed 4 Aug 2010 14:08
Vauxhall corsa B - replace fanbelt - mastertechGeoff

if it's shreading it usually points to a mis alignment, so check for wear on the tensioner pulley or bearing as you may have to replace at the same time

Remove:

Remove engine cover(s).

Disconnect air intake hose from air filter housing.

Disconnect plug - air-mass sensor

Remove air mass meter..

Remove air filter housing.

Support engine with jack

Remove engine mounting

Turn tensioner anticlockwise to compress spring<*********="1">

Remove accessory drive belt.

let of tension check for play in the bearing/mounting

Tighten tensioner for new belt installation

Fit new belt, let of tension on spanner/torx socket

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Installation in reverse order of removal.

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