Keep the old ones for emergency spares alongside your emergency tool kit
that you carry in the van. Don't give in to the temptation to over-tighten
the new ones. Check the pulleys to for 'true'-ness (roundness, lack of
wobble) or any obvious defects, check the old belts for any signs of strange
wear or damage. Turn any pulleys that will turn and listen for excessive
noise in the bearings, check them for excessive side-to-side movement of the
shaft.
Write down the belt sizes/'part numbers' and which goes on what and keep
those notes in the van along with a notation of the mileage at the time of
the change.

Cya,
Robert

----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd Last" <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2007 9:57 AM
Subject: Re: V-belt replacement

> Tightening the alternator belt can be a pain. You may want to get one of
> the tools that allow you to hold the alternator in place while you tighten
> the belt.  Also, make sure you note which belt needs to go on first and
> install them in the correct order.
>
> Todd
> '88 Westy
>
>
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: Donna Skarloken <dskarloken@GMAIL.COM>
>> My son and I are novices and are also planning to do this next week - any
>> suggestions for beginners?
>>
>> On 6/13/07, Royston, Jerry <gmr@obpa.usda.gov> wrote:
>> >
>> > I've planning to replace all three belts this weekend after one broke
>> > off while driving.  Is there any step-by-step instructions somewhere
>> > for
>> > doing this?  Bentley didn't seem to have any useful information.
>> > Thanks.
>> >
>> > Gerry
>> >