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visionguru
11-09-2006, 04:07 PM
To prepare for the winter, I plan to replaced the cracked Power Steering belt, and alternator belt. A/C belt has already gone (A/C is not working regardless).
Other than following a repair manual, such as Hynes, are there any difficulty I should expect?
Do I need special tools? I don't want to get started, and later find that I need tools or materials.
I appreciate it if you can share your experiences.
Thanks,:)
shepherd79
11-09-2006, 04:45 PM
you shouldn't need any special tools. just regular Metric set of wrenches and sockets should be enough.
88Accord-DX
11-09-2006, 09:02 PM
Metric socket set with ratchet & some small extentions should do the job. Bout the best belt to go with is Gates for what is available in the local parts house.
visionguru
11-09-2006, 10:11 PM
Thanks shepherd79 & ddude2uc. Looks like I have all I will need already.

I've already bought power steering belt and alternator belt. BANDO brand.
AZmike
11-10-2006, 10:53 AM
Did you get the Bando belts from a dealer?
visionguru
11-10-2006, 05:01 PM
Did you get the Bando belts from a dealer?
I got the belts online last year when I ordered brake parts (e.g. PBR Axxis Ceramic pads, etc.) to take advange of free shipping.

My impression is that BANDO should be of better quality than Goodyear.

Have you replaced belts before? I just realized that I might need a prying bar, no?
88Accord-DX
11-10-2006, 06:41 PM
Pry bar or similar object to should work. <didn't think the project through>