Re: whine/squeak and belt question (pls read)

["George Turner, Jr" <getone@mediaone.net>]

Yea.. it is extremely easy to do.  I just did the repair myself today (first
time).  It takes all of 20 minutes to complete.
Remove the airbox.
insert screw into pulley to loosen belt., loosen belt.
Jack your car up just a tab on the passengers side.  This will help you get
under the car and pull the belt from around the huge pulley in the back.
remover old belt, replace with new belt.
remove screw from pulley.
Bump start car a couple times without completely starting car.  This will
ensure belt in on properly.
replace airbox.. lower car.. and your done.
It is really that easy.
it looks much harder than it actually is. trust me.. I don't do hard jobs
when it comes to working on cars.. and I don't like getting my hands
dirty... easy easy job.
George


----- Original Message -----
From: "Stuart L.Saum" <vr6stu@duesouth.net>
To: <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2000 9:18 PM
Subject: Re: whine/squeak and belt question (pls read)


> according to my Bentley manual, it doesn't seem like too hard of a job;
> apparently all that is required is taking out the airbox, filter assembly,
> inserting a specified bolt into the belt tensioner thing, to release the
> tension, and installing the new belt; I need to do this to my own car and
I
> plan on it soon,  I haven't talked to anyone that has done it themselves
but
> I haven't read the responses to your post yet, if you need some more help
I
> can give you the step-by-step out of the Bentley manual
> stu
> -----Original Message-----
> From: D.J. Bergesen <achtungvr6@hotmail.com>
> To: jettaglx@igtc.com <jettaglx@igtc.com>
> Date: Wednesday, May 03, 2000 10:45 AM
> Subject: whine/squeak and belt question (pls read)
>
>
> >This is the third posting of this message.
> >I hope that the lack of response isn't some retaliation for my agressive
> >defenses of people's opinions...
> >
> >
> >Sorry to prove my ignorance, but I want to know when I should consider
> >replacing the serpentine belt. Is it a home mechanic job, or should I get
> >the dealer to do it? How much should I anticipate spending?
> >
> >I'm really only asking because I've been getting a consistent mouse
squeak
> >for the past several months from under the hood. I'm not talking the
shrill
> >banshee howl like some old caddy or anything, rather when I get out of
the
> >car while it's idling, it sounds like there are bunches of little rodents
> >squeaking around in there, not a nice smooth VR6.
> >
> >Please let me know...
> >
> >DJ
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