Does anyone have a scan of alternator belt replacement for 91 honda civic from the helms manual? I have a haynes, but it dosen't give step by step instructions of this process.

 

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Seatown &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Does anyone have a scan of alternator belt replacement for 91 honda civic from the helms manual? I have a haynes, but it dosen't give step by step instructions of this process.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Step 1) Loosen pivot (top) bolt on alternator
2) Pivot alternator towards front of engine
3) Remove Belt
4) Reverse for installation

There you have it

 

Some more tips:

1.) Disconnect the f-ing battery first!
2.) Use a big screwdriver or prybar to put tension on the new belt while you tighten the top sliding bolt.

Top bolt = 12mm (17 ft-lbs)

Bottom bolt = 14mm (19 ft-lbs)

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fireant &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Some more tips:

1.) Disconnect the f-ing battery first!
2.) Use a big screwdriver or prybar to put tension on the new belt while you tighten the top sliding bolt.

Top bolt = 12mm (17 ft-lbs)

Bottom bolt = 14mm (19 ft-lbs)</TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL I always forget that battery thing. I've been zapped a few times And yes a prybar or BFS is needed to get the proper tension on the belt.

 

I had to futz with the bracket in order to get the thing out and the new one back on. It's just bolted on. Easy peezy.
Getting the alternator physically out of the engine bay is the most challenging part of the whole project. I found it easier to pull it out from the bottom.

 

^I dont know much about torque specs thing. I'll be using a regular socket wrench so I don't know specs. Can I do this process by taking out the Master cylinder and working from the top? Taking it from the bottom easier? I'm kinda working in a small space. Whats the pry bar used for?

 

You don't need to remove anything but the belt, don't waste time taking out the master cylinder. It's a very simple job. Don't worry too much about the exact torques specs, just make sure your pivot bolt is tight enough so the alternator stays in one place. The pry bar is used to hold the alternator back while you're installing the new belt, it helps you get enough tension on the belt and secure the alternator. It usually helps to have somebody else do this for you.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WindyCity &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I had to futz with the bracket in order to get the thing out and the new one back on. It's just bolted on. Easy peezy.
Getting the alternator physically out of the engine bay is the most challenging part of the whole project. I found it easier to pull it out from the bottom.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Not even...I can do my alternator on my B16A in about 15 minutes TOTAL!! It's so easy people.
Dissconect battery,
remove master cylinder from brake booster,
unhook the little plastic clip that hold the brake lines close to eachother,
move the master cylinder out of the way toward the pass. side, kinda on top of intake. DONT WORRY, brake lines are very flexible.
loosen the alt. and take the belt off.
Unbolt the 2 bolts holding it in.
Slides right out the top.

I've done it twice...easy as hell

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bejita &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Not even...I can do my alternator on my B16A in about 15 minutes TOTAL!! It's so easy people.
Dissconect battery,
remove master cylinder from brake booster,
unhook the little plastic clip that hold the brake lines close to eachother,
move the master cylinder out of the way toward the pass. side, kinda on top of intake. DONT WORRY, brake lines are very flexible.
loosen the alt. and take the belt off.
Unbolt the 2 bolts holding it in.
Slides right out the top.

I've done it twice...easy as hell </TD></TR></TABLE> keep moving hard lines and something bad will happen...why doesnt anyone just unbolt it and pull it out the bottom

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 89efDUSTY &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> keep moving hard lines and something bad will happen...why doesnt anyone just unbolt it and pull it out the bottom </TD></TR></TABLE>

I do this, but sometimes it's a PITA. The OP just needs to change a belt though guys

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 89efDUSTY &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> keep moving hard lines and something bad will happen...why doesnt anyone just unbolt it and pull it out the bottom </TD></TR></TABLE>

You have no clue do you? I've bent, flaired, and run entire brake line systems. I know full well better than most what those lines are capable of. NOTHING will happen if the lines are in ok shape

 

^word, I was given a 90 dollar quote, to do this job but its DIY time.


Modified by Seatown at 3:30 PM 4/3/2007

 

^Okay one more question, I was just looking at my alternator and realized once I losen the top bolt on the alternator and move it towards the engine how is the belt supossed to come off when the steering belt is in its way?

 

^bump for a last bit of info

 

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Seatown &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">^Okay one more question, I was just looking at my alternator and realized once I losen the top bolt on the alternator and move it towards the engine how is the belt supossed to come off when the steering belt is in its way?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Oh, I always forget about power steering since I don't have it. You'll have to loosen and remove that belt as well, there should be instructions in the Helms manual (don't ask, I don't know exactly how).

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bejita &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

You have no clue do you? I've bent, flaired, and run entire brake line systems. I know full well better than most what those lines are capable of. NOTHING will happen if the lines are in ok shape </TD></TR></TABLE> i pull it out the bottom NP... and yah for the OP changing the belt is like a 5 minute job...seriously i had a 4 year old girl help me with the pry...shes an awesome little mechanic