Re: Please help a kid with a 89 dak problem

From: carychip@hotmail.com
Date: Fri Mar 31 2006 - 09:02:04 EST


Wow. Thanks for all the help from you guys. Its nice to know I get help
when I need it from you wise older guys when I need it. I'll be changen all
the belts this weekend I guess. Thank you.

  In article <f41ff3ad0603301715o727445dao54532bda58c11855@mail.gmail.com>,
radon220@gmail.com ("Don Rey") writes:
>
>
> 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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