Belts

Delta16 · Jan 2nd, 2006, 06:57 PM

How hard is to remove the big bel, I have the AC Belt off.

gfriedman · Jan 2nd, 2006, 09:36 PM

Easy just loosen the idler

Delta16 · Jan 3rd, 2006, 08:31 PM

I removed the belt yesterday, easy, loosen 2 14mm bolts and a 12mm bolt
and the power steering oil pump moved and the belt came off

Delta16 · Jan 3rd, 2006, 08:35 PM

After removing the belt it no noise. then I turned the car off, started the car and there is a noise coming from the water pump, and while removing belt I saw the water pump wet. How hard is to replace? Where should I buy it?
What brand is good?

Delta16 · Jan 5th, 2006, 08:53 PM

ANYONE!!!!!

gfriedman · Jan 5th, 2006, 10:49 PM

Water pump is easy 90 minutes tops. Get one with a guarantee.

Delta16 · Jan 7th, 2006, 08:39 PM

Would you recommend a toque wrench to tighten the water pump bolts?
Would you recommend the Craftsman 3/8 for $64?( hightest 75 ft.

KA24Tech · Jan 7th, 2006, 08:55 PM

I recommend the Nissan factory pump and yes you should torque the water pump bolts. Performance Nissan has it for $56.87
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...93&catalogid=1
The specs for the M6 bolts are 4.7 - 5.5 ft/lb and the M8 bolts are 12 -14 ft/lb. The pulley bolts are M6 so they are to be torqued to 4.7 - 5.5 ft/lb. The Craftsman torque wrench is good. Also remember to clean the mating surface for the new pump and use a good RTV liquid gasket.

Troy