Serpentine belt replacement

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Any tips or tricks on replacing the serpentine belt on a 2000 Continental? I purchased a replacement, but I couldn't even get my 1/2" drive into the tensioner. I purchased a tool that should fit, but realized I can't even get my hand in there to position the new belt. Can it be accessed from the bottom more easily? Do you remove the coolant tank or some other component to gain access?

I have a book (Chilton's) but it is pretty useless.

Thanks in advance.
 
RE: Serpentine belt replacement

I looked at that and started to unbolt it, but the bolts didn't seem to be backing out as I expected and I wasn't sure it would even move enough given the connections. Now I know that's the right path, I'll forge ahead. Thanks very much.

What are the diagrams from? Are the CD/DVD based repair manuals worth it? Any recommendations? As I said before, the Chilton's book is most useful for wiping grease from my hands (or lining the hampster cage).

Thanks again.

-cg

2000 Continental
2004 Explorer XLT
 
RE: Serpentine belt replacement

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... What are the diagrams from? Are the CD/DVD based repair manuals worth it? Any recommendations?
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You can usually find them on eBay. Or you can go to www.helminc.com
 
RE: Serpentine belt replacement

I buy manuals from Helms -- the first thing I do after buying a car.

The jury is still out about whether or not the CD's are better than the books.
 
RE: Serpentine belt replacement

Thanks for the pointers. The "2000 Continental Service Manual" looks like the document I need. I'll probably spring for the CD-ROM.

-cg

2000 Continental
2004 Explorer XLT
 
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