Wish me luck

 

Go Tampa. We'll be watching from the sidelines.

 

Get Mel, Ceedee, DonBMini, Fabio and others to hang out, have a beer and assist.

 

Good luck! Take your time, and use the Pirtle checklist (there are a couple of errors, but common sense will tell you what to do-they're insignificant), you'll be fine.

 

I was all nervous too when i did mine a few weeks ago... Its a lot easier than everyone makes it sound. Its kinda overwhelming at first becasue of all the suff coming off the car... I had hardly anyparts leftover. what is your parts and tools check list?

 

Well said. The only thing I would add is to take alot of pictures with your digital camera.

 

I don't think the prevaling thought is that this is a horrible job. It does take some time because there are so many steps, but if you follow John Pirtle's excellent instructions and checklist as I mentioned above, and work carefully and methodically, it is pretty straight-forward. I had not one leftover bolt or part....

The only thing I would change next time, is that I would spread the job over two days instead of one. 8 hours of non-stop bending over a 928 motor is too much for my back to handle. It does consume time, so be prepared to spend it.

 

I agree with the sentiment already stated above. It can seem to be an intimidating job given all of the parts coming off, steps in the process, etc. but it is basically not difficult just time consuming and the guides discussed and this group as a backup should provide everything you need.

 

let me offer the best advice I can.

remove your radiator

 

I'm in the middle of this myself, having just started today. I meant to start last Saturday, but Xmas, family, etc. has delayed it. Worst part was watching my Craftsman 1/2" long-handle ratchet flex like a piece of taffy when I put an extender on it for leverage. Burned up some of my day getting a serious breaker bar. Other than that, it's all just nuts & bolts...

 

I have every tool I think i need and I started last night. I removed the Alt belt and started on the Air belt but I quite after I could not move the unit enough to slip the belt off. I like the Rad removal idea as said the rest is nuts and bolts. I am taking lots of pictures, plus baggies and a marker on each item removed.
I did not find a good write up on all the little things to remove so i hope I'm going at this in the correct order.

 

Tampa: I had the same issue, the last 2 belts stayed on until I removed the crank pulley. Trust me, it works. Don't stress on getting the belts all of individually.

 

It is not that bad. Take your time.

 

If you don't want to remove the rad, which will still leave the aircon condenser anyway, use a piece of hardboard cut to size to protect it, or at least a piece of cardboard.

 

Some people say it is time to fit new belts anyway so simply cut off the old ones.

Marton