You are correct Don, I never really realize it when I am right.....its
usually quite accidental....
Rascal
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Don Rey
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 7:15 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net; carychip@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: DML: Please help a kid with a 89 dak problem
I believe you're right, the PS belt is unfortnately the farthest from
the front, which means all the other belts have to come off first. The
good thing is, all the other belts come off easier than the obnoxious
PS belt. I don't have A/C, however. For the alternator, just loosen
the top bracket bolt (into the alt) and loosen the tensioning bolt
(many turns) till you can get the belts off. For the smog pump, loosen
it up like you did the PS pump. It's much easier to get to than the PS
pump though. Then, guide each belt off around the fan (it turns freely
now... extra help). Might as well replace all your belts now.
Rascal is more right than he realizes in saying getting the new one ON
is harder... maybe I've always missed the best technique, but I hate
dealing with the stupid PS belt. Use a big 1/2" drive ratchet, stick
it in that square hole, and use the ratchet to tension the belt while
using another wrench to tighten up the PS pump.
That was alot of explanation for belt replacement. Hope it helps,
though. My 89 Dak is right out in my driveway. If you need more help,
feel free to e-mail directly.
Don
89 Dakota Convertible 4x4
74 Dart Sport 340
CT
On 3/30/06, Rick Barnes <rascal@scrtc.com> wrote:
>
> Its getting the new one ON...you can cut to old one off if you like
>
> Rascal
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of
> david.clement@verizon.net
> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 3:27 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Please help a kid with a 89 dak problem
>
>
> 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:
> >
> >
> >
> > 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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