crazydoctorbob

Has anyone changed the power steering pump drive belt on this car. Looks like the only way is to unbolt the side(passenger side) engine mount. Does engine need to be supported in order to unbolt it and remove the belt, or will the other mounts hold it?

Kenso

The other mounts will hold the engine in place. It won't drop down more than 1/4" if that when you remove the mount.

hypnosisracing

Why are you not having the dealer do this under warranty? Do you have a warranty? I would expect so on a CL-S so new...

crazydoctorbob

Isn't it considered wear and tear? It's got about 33k miles.

Kenso

What exactly is wrong with the belt? Generally it should be a warranty repair.

hypnosisracing

At 33k, ABSOLUTELY not wear and tear...that belt should not need replacing for a LONNNNNG time. Take it to the dealer...have them replace it under warranty, save yourself some headache and money.

loud_whispers

why the hell is you PS belt going at 33k miles?

are you sure your PS is the problem your having?

I have never seen PS belts go on CL's yet..

alpine_hikr

I would also agree (being an acura tech myself) that you should take it to the dealer. Rarely have I ever seen a p/s belt or p/s system be making any trouble. Is there a squealing noise from the belt area? I would first check the auto tensioner for red death or any abnormal noise. Those go out much sooner than a belt. Good luck

loud_whispers

i've been with acura for quite a while and only seen the RSX and Integra belts start fraying and making noise.. with alot of miles on them. Legend's here and there with lots of miles.

oh yeah, a tsx belt too..haha..i forgot to put the coolant resevoir back in it's place.. layed it down on top of the belt. plastic melted right off of the mother! .. sucks i had to order a warranty ps belt.. OOPS

hypnosisracing

Did you take your power steering OFF for some reason? Did you modify the engine, thus causing this situation? Thats about the only thing i can see as being feasible here...

crazydoctorbob

I only want to change the belt foe preventive maintenance. I like to change all my belts and hoses between 24K and 36k

crazydoctorbob

Nothing wrong. I like to change belts and hoses as part of preventive maintenance between 24 and 36 k

crazydoctorbob

I genrally change belts and hoses on my cars betwen 24 and 36k as preventive maintgenance. Judging by responses I'm getting from knowledgeable people, I should modify these intervals. ?

loud_whispers

yes modify them..

change it when it starts to look weak or makes noise.
the belts aren't within acura standards for preventative maintenence.

Maybe ford or GM.. not honda.
just leave the belt on there, bro.
BTW, to get the belt off, there is a tensioner and 12mm bolt on the pump itself.
take a wrench to the tensioner, i believe it's 12 or 14mm.. i forget.. undo the bolt on the pump and the belt loosens.

i was just wondering why you were changing it.
I would just leave it on there.

good luck, though.

hypnosisracing

lol...yeah, completely overkill to do this kind of thing to your car.

crazydoctorbob

Thanks to all you guys (and girls) for your advice.