Serpentine Belt Change?

[flybyya]

I'M FAIRLY CAPABLE WITH TOOLS. BUT WHEN I WENT TO CHANGE A SMOKED BLOWER BELT ON MY SISTERS SSEI, I FOUND A CASTING (LOOKS LIKE A MOTOR MOUNT) THAT DIDN'T ALLOW ME TO READILY ACCESS THE BELT CHANGE.

I SUBSEQUENTLY TOLD HER TO CALL THE WRECKER TO HAUL IT TO THE SHOP. SOUNDS KINDA WHIMPY, I KNOW, BUT I ONLY BROUGHT TOOLS I WOULD HAVE USED TO CHANGE A BELT ON MY LESABRE (18MM WRENCH)

I NOW OWN A PARK AV ULTRA THAT APPEARS TO HAVE THE SAME OBSTRUCTIVE STRUCTURE.

QUESTION: WHEN IT'S TIME TO CHANGE THE BELT ON THE PARK, WHAT IS THE EASIEST WAY TO CHANGE THE BELT?

DOUG FOLAND PERRY, MICHIGAN 517-202-2961

 

[T-Keith]

Because of an obstructive motor mount on newer H-bodies, taking off the belt is alot more difficult. You will have to remove the mount.