Re: Engine light and belt

[Rob Meikle <rtmeikle@yahoo.com>]

Thanks a lot Nathan.

ROB
--- Nathan <etherwolf@sopris.net> wrote:
> Rob, if you haven't gotten an answer yet...
> 
> I didn't need any special tools; there's a screw
> hole on the top of your drive belt tensioner that
> needs to be used, so you'll need that screw. I don't
> remember what size it is (it's in the Bentley).
> 
> You'll need to remove your airbox assembly and MAF,
> and there's a splash guard under your car that
> needs to come off as well so you can get to all the
> points of the belt's path.
> 
> Other than that, it's just a matter of pulling the
> old belt out and fishing the new one in. Kind of
> a pain in the arse (for me anyway) and will most
> likely take about 45 minutes your first time. And
> yes, the average person can do it. :-)
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> # Nathan
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rob Meikle" <rtmeikle@yahoo.com>
> To: <jettaglx@igtc.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 3:03 PM
> Subject: Re: Engine light and belt
> 
> 
> John, who started this thread, also asked about
> changing his serpentine belt.  Somebody mentioned
> that
> the 4 cylinder should be a lot easier, but that the
> belt for the VR6 was a hassle to change.
> 
> My question is how long will it take me to change
> the
> belt.  Do I need any special tools?  Would I be
> better
> off just paying someone to do it or is it something
> that the average person can do?
> 
> ROB
> '97 Jetta GLX
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