Alternator belt install???

**greekguy7** · 03-19-2003, 05:08 AM

I would like to replace the alternator belt on my 87 Accord LXi.

Just from a quick glance, it looks like I need to remove the air conditioning belt and the power steering belt before I can just replace the alternator belt.

Is this correct?? Any tips would be appreciated.

**ACCORD EX** · 03-19-2003, 07:00 AM

yeah i think so !

MIKE

**DBMaster** · 03-19-2003, 07:55 AM

Take off the plastic splash pan. It will make accessing the compressor bolts possible. you actually have to pry the P/S pump with a pry bar to tighten that belt as it has no tensioner bolt.

If you ask me, I don't know why Honda couldn't have used a serpentine belt. I never had any problems with the one on our Escort. One belt for everything and it takes five minutes to change it. Just pull back the spring tensioner with a 3/8" ratchet handle and off comes the belt. Even our 99 Oasis (With the 2.3 liter Honda VTEC motor) still has two belts.

**greekguy7** · 03-19-2003, 11:16 AM

What plastic splash pan are you referring to? sorry... i did not go take a quick look at it yet...

I agree... a serpentine belt makes life so much easier.

**anchovies** · 03-19-2003, 10:28 PM

Originally posted by greekguy7
What plastic splash pan are you referring to? sorry... i did not go take a quick look at it yet...

I agree... a serpentine belt makes life so much easier.

It under the car (if it's still there). Need to remove it to have access.