Drive belt change

nigelw · 24th January 2018, 08:40

Morning all. My alternator belt needs changing garage says £170. Is it an easy diy job or a nightmare? Maybe there is full instructions here if anyone could point me that way. Many thanks.
Sorry forgot to post model of car.....its rover 75 v6 2.0 2000 model. Cheers

macafee2 · 24th January 2018, 08:45

what model car?
macafee2

Avulon · 24th January 2018, 11:18

If that includes a new tensioner then it may be reasonable depending on the hourly rate. The belt itself is £15-25 retail but the tensioner is closer to £65. job shouldn't take more than an hour and probably considerably less.

nigelw · 24th January 2018, 11:32

Where is the tensioner situated. Is it the top wheel I can see?

Avulon · 24th January 2018, 12:55

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Originally Posted by nigelw

Where is the tensioner situated. Is it the top wheel I can see?

Sorry, can't help with that, google image search for a picture or diagram.

SD1too · 24th January 2018, 17:00

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Originally Posted by nigelw

My alternator belt needs changing garage says £170. Is it an easy diy job or a nightmare?

The answer to that question Nige depends upon your level of experience and the size of your tool kit. The OSF wheel and wheelarch liner need to be removed to gain access. If I remember rightly the engine is supported whilst the upper engine mounting is disconnected. The tensioner is not visible before dismantling has begun. To get the full picture, treat yourself to a Haynes manual from e-bay then decide.

Simon

24th January 2018, 08:40	#1
nigelw Newbie rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: oxford Posts: 13 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Drive belt change Morning all. My alternator belt needs changing garage says £170. Is it an easy diy job or a nightmare? Maybe there is full instructions here if anyone could point me that way. Many thanks. Sorry forgot to post model of car.....its rover 75 v6 2.0 2000 model. Cheers Last edited by nigelw; 24th January 2018 at 10:02..

24th January 2018, 11:18	#3
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	If that includes a new tensioner then it may be reasonable depending on the hourly rate. The belt itself is £15-25 retail but the tensioner is closer to £65. job shouldn't take more than an hour and probably considerably less. __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

24th January 2018, 08:45	#2
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 15,009 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	what model car? macafee2

24th January 2018, 11:32	#4
nigelw Newbie rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: oxford Posts: 13 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Where is the tensioner situated. Is it the top wheel I can see?