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Old 08-28-2007, 08:58 PM
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Question 1972 280 Se

Hello All

I am going to replace all of the drive belts on "Old Mellie", and I can't find the How To's in the Haynes manual. If someone could tell me the steps you need to go thru, to replace all of the belts, I would surely appreciate it. I can get the alternator belt off but not sure how to get the other ones off.



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Old 08-29-2007, 10:34 PM
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V belt change

I've done this many times and I start with removing the radiator/oil cooler and shroud. the power steering belt must be cut off and adjuster loosened, then the trick is to get the new belt started then hit the starter to pull it on, into the groove.

Do the heater & radiator hoses, transmission hoses, oil hoses, and even the water pump too. Radiator mount kit too. Have the radiator cleaned & pressure tested. Then I don't worry about the front of the motor for another 5 years.

This sounds extreme, but from experience, this is what I do.
If you have to pay someone to do this and pay full price for parts, the cost is a bunch ($800-$1,200), This take me 8 hours. This eliminates doing each item as it wears / rots out.
That costs more.

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