roque43 Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 I am going to NJ next week to bring my GL-10T wagon home. (1986) I need to replace both alt and a/c belts before heading back to Maine. What tools will I need to do the belts and what should I take for tools etc for the trip? The car will be driven home followed by another vehicle, we do have cell phone and AAA. I am taking a portable air tank, and battery pak, along with some metric tools like wrenches and sockets. Anything I need to know about changing the belts -- special tools or ???? Thanks Milt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 Mainly you need a couple different ways to turn a 12MM bolt along with the small (8mm?) nut on the back of the alternator. Something to pry up on the alternator to get a good pressure on the belts is also advisable...if you are strong you can hold it in place without prying but I like to hold it with a bar, feel the belt, and then have a free hand to tighten the adjuster bolts with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 Yup, it's pretty simple. The alternator is held in place with two 12mm bolts. I don't remember the size of the lock-bolt on the other tensioner (be prepared for 8, 10, or 12mm), but it is tensioned with a 12mm wrench or ratchet as well. Good luck with the trip. I hope you and your soob make it safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 Oh and dont forget tools to disconnect the battery cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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