V-Belt tension - going in from above

[l3n0x]

Hello!
1hd-fte with aircon and viscous heater
Is there a way to tighten the v-belt(s) (that runs the alternator) from above? I can do it from below, but I'm too lazy to pull the skid plate & lay under the car into the snow. And if there is, what's the trick to it? I just can't seem to get a socket on the locking bolt at the alternator with everything in the way..

 

[jibberjabber]

Hello!
1hd-fte with aircon and viscous heater
Is there a way to tighten the v-belt(s) (that runs the alternator) from above? I can do it from below, but I'm too lazy to pull the skid plate & lay under the car into the snow. And if there is, what's the trick to it? I just can't seem to get a socket on the locking bolt at the alternator with everything in the way..

Hi,

I have done it, but then I used to be a contortionist

No, but seriously, it can be done, I have read post's on here about the same question, I think (but not sure, and not tried it) you can remove one of the intercooler pipes for ease of access, I'm sure you will get some better advice from a more experienced LCC 100 member soon.

Good Luck.

 

[l3n0x]

Hi,

I have done it, but then I used to be a contortionist

No, but seriously, it can be done, I have read post's on here about the same question, I think (but not sure, and not tried it) you can remove one of the intercooler pipes for ease of access, I'm sure you will get some better advice from a more experienced LCC 100 member soon.

Good Luck.

Haha)

Yeah, I've also remember something about the IC pipes.. But then it's probably easier to drop the skid and crawl under

Merry Xmas

 

[jibberjabber]

Haha)

Yeah, I've also remember something about the IC pipes.. But then it's probably easier to drop the skid and crawl under

Merry Xmas

Yes that skid plate can be a pain, I suppose if you don't 'off road' much you could leave it off, I have thought about it, but then it would bug me as I'd always think somthing was missing, is you skid plate rusted much?

The three 60's and the two 80's I had never had any under body protection fitted as standard from Toyota, not unless the previous owners removed them.