Changing Belts in 1999 323, DIY

[tylerd4]

Does anyone have a link (DIY) to how to change compressor belt on a 1999 323, or if someone know the basic steps to do it.

[venzon]

I wrote the steps and created a pdf document for you. Unfortunately, I can't attach the document. I submitted a request to the administrator of this site to allow me to post an attachment.
Thanks.

[venzon]

Well, still haven't heard from the administrator regarding my request to post attachment. To the Administrator of this forum, are we allowed to post attachments or not?

Regards,
-Peter

[abrittis]

Originally Posted by tylerd4

Does anyone have a link (DIY) to how to change compressor belt on a 1999 323, or if someone know the basic steps to do it.

Someone asked for a diagram of the belt setup a while back where I posted a response. Here is the forum thread:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...t=belt+diagram

It's pretty simple to do - but I am away from home and don't have my manual handy to post the detailed instructions. There is a tension-pully that needs to be pryed to slip the belt off. Also, becareful of the crankshaft pully. It is plastic, not metal, and I cracked it when trying to remove the belt, which wound up costing me another trip to the dealer and $40.

Anthony