98 Belt Replacement HOW?

[Crummey]

Ok, how do I replace the belt on my 3800 engine? When I try to remove the lower front Motor mount bolt & sleeve it hits the inner fender. There just is not enough room to allow the bolt & sleeve to be removed. What am I doing wrong? I also tried to move the mount with a crow-bar. Any advice?? thanks

[wmvoss]

I have the same problem on my 97 Park. I lowered the engine to clear the vertical bolt from the motor mount but by then the engine moved so far to the back of the engine that I could not slide the belt in between the engine and the motor mount. Does anyone have any help for us????

[edicted]

I had mine done at a shop and it took them quite some time to get it 4+ hours. I believe they said they had to remove the control arm to get it done.

[auto trainy]

If the inner fender is plastic,cut hole and apoxy it back on,how many times do think you'll have to change the belt?