1986 Ranger 2.3 Replacement of Alternator belt???

[bozo4ford]

Hello~

Ok.
I've replaced my timing belt before, but the mechanic today noticed my alternator belt was cracked and ready to go. He wanted $90.00. The belt costs $15.00 @ Autozone. I never replaced this and wanted to know how difficult it would be. He only told me if I did it myself, I'd have to be really careful??? careful of what?

I bought this truck new back in '86, and it did not come with factory Air conditioning, but I had ARA install an after-market A/C about a year after I purchased the truck,which the A/C hasn't worked for years.

So is this an easy doable task? Thanks!

 

[DB_1]

Seems like an alternator belt should be a walk in the park if you've replaced a timing belt before.

Isn't that motor on a serpentine belt system? Your mechanic might be referring to the belt tensioner, they have a tendency to break if you torque on them to much. Belts in general are usually a simple thing to tackle.

 

[RangerX]

Are you saying your engine has two separate fan belts? This link has a pic that looks like it does: http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/4cylinders.html
Is there a sticker by the radiator that shows the routing for the belt(s)?