Replacing the fan belt

The fan belt is among the parts that need to be checked every 10 thousand kilometers. If the temperature rises suddenly while driving with your car and the charging lamp lights up, this means that the fan belt is broken. For this reason, if you see cracks on the belt, you should definitely change it without waiting for it to break. It is in your interest to have a spare fan belt in your car. When your fan belt is broken, you can attach it yourself with the help of a wrench and screwdriver and continue on the road.

What does a fan belt do?
The fan belt transmits the movement it receives from the engine crankshaft pulley to systems such as water pump, alternator and compressor, and ensures the operation of these systems. Belt tension must be good to ensure regular communication. The belt tension should be adjusted so that it flexes 1.5 cm.

What happens if it is flexible?
If the belt is too flexible, parts such as the water pump, alternator and compressor driven by the engine will be insufficient as they will spin more slowly than the engine speed. As a result, the engine overheats and the charging system does not work.

What happens if you get nervous?
If the belt is too tight, abrasions occur in the bearing bushes of parts such as the water pump, alternator and compressor that move from the engine.

How to replace the fan belt?
To replace the fan belt, the new fan belt, the key and a screwdriver required to loosen the screw are sufficient. Allow your car to cool down for a while if the engine of the car is hot before changing the belt. After the engine has cooled enough, you can start by getting the new fan belt by taking the key and screwdriver required to loosen the bolts on the alternator (charge dynamo) according to the brand of your car.

Loosen the bolts first
The first thing to do is to loosen the alternator tension bolts with the wrench. Since the screw is located on a slide, you can move the alternator with the aid of a screwdriver. As a result of this movement, the alternator moves and you can easily attach the fan belt. After placing the fan belt on the pulleys with your hand, you can fully seat it with a screwdriver.

Check tightness well
After this process, when you reset the alternator to its former position, check the tension of the belt and tighten the alternator fixing bolt, the fan belt installation process is completed. Thus, you will be free from staying on the road. Then go to a workshop and have the fan belt checked for the ideal fit.

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For the old blackdeck vehicles, ok .. it changes on the road but unfortunately you will have to call the tractor for new technology vehicles. (especially air-conditioned vehicles) .. The tension of the new belt must be adjusted with the tensioner clock .. or it must be adjusted by a skilled master. Otherwise, it is likely that the belt will wear out soon.