944 SC

Just wondering if this is an easy job and can do myself or should I let a mechanic do it?

Mike C.

It isn't a difficult job. If you can change your oil you should be abale to do this. See Clarksgarage.com for instructions.

dillon410021

pretty easy. You need a jack and some wrenches ( 12-16mm) should cover everything.
You have to remove the power steering belt first if you car has power steering.

Mike C.

Oops. Here is the correct link for Clark's.

http://www.clarks-garage.com/

RM512

Worst case scenario is that the adjustment strut has seized.

Will Feather

Easy as cake, just loosen the turnbuckle and push the altenator. Install new belt push altenator back and adjust with the turnbuckle.

Many people learn to love Clarks-Garage. Its a cheat sheet to 944 repairs.

V2Rocket

belt takes like 20 minutes to swap half of which you're drinking a beer

Jfrahm

Um, that's how you break the turnbuckle and/or the accessory mounts. Ever wonder why so many of these are broken?

You have to loosen the pivot bolts on the AC compressor, front and rear before turning the turnbuckle, and it's even important IMO to loosen the end bolts on the turnbuckle so everything moves freely.

I suggest the following:

1 - Spray the adjuster down with PB Blaster or the like

1a - wait a while if you can. Perhaps enjoy a beverage.

2 - break loose the adjuster locknuts (one is backwards) they can be stiff, if you do them last you can break an end bolt or something. If you do not turn the reverse-thread one the wrong way you can also break a pivot bolt. Don't do that.

3 - loosen the adjuster end bolts

4 - loosen the pivot bolts on the AC Compressor

5 - adjust the adjuster to allow the belt to slip on/off

6 - adjust the belt to proper tension (too tight will eat the alternator bearings)

7 - tighten up in reverse order.

-fin-

-Joel.

Will Feather

Ive never had a problem doing it like that, 4 or 5 times now.