Re: Please help a kid with a 89 dak problem

From: david.clement@verizon.net
Date: Thu Mar 30 2006 - 16:26:32 EST


Been awhile since I got rid of my 89 but if any belts are infront of the power
steering belt they will need to be removed from there pullies. Yes you can get
the belt off over the fan may take some fiddling but it will come off without
removing the fan.

Dave Clement
99 SLT+ CC 4x4

In article <e0hgc0$131$1@bent.twistedbits.net>, carychip@hotmail.com writes:
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> I’m just a kid and I need help. My dad gave me an 1989 Dakota with a 3.9
> engine
> with a/c. He gave it me to learn turning wrenchs on and to drive when I am
16.
> My problem is I have to replace the power stering pump drive belt. I got the
> pump loose by unscrewing the adustment bolts. But how do I get the belt off
> the engine? I think I have to take off the air pump belt too cause its in
the
> way but then do I have to take off the fan also?
> Is there a way to get that belt off the engine that is easy without taking
off
> the fan and the plastic shroud or am I missing something? Can you slip the
> belt
> over the fan blades somehow? Thanks for any help.
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