alternator belt RT1100rt
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 7:49 am
Just checked my alt belt on 2001 Rtp1100 . 68k
Small cracks, time to change it.
I just got oem belt for $22 from BMW.
I then took it to oreileys auto parts and the duplicated it for $10, I always carry a spare for trips.
I took belt cover off this weekend, because of crash bars, I had to drop it down and cut in half with rotozip.
5 minutes later with 13mm socket and 12" extension, old belt came off, in chunks. Half of 1 rib missing. Whew, that was close.
I used 24" flatblade screwdriver under left{facing engine} bottom of alt, raised it, locked bolts down and done.
1hr for entire procedure.
Cut left from rotozip so small and behind telever, I just cleaned up shavings and installed cover.
Belt replacement is VERY easy job.
Easy at home , but can be done on road with right tools in tool kit,
Take 13mm boxend wrench on trips.
Gracias from TX
Small cracks, time to change it.
I just got oem belt for $22 from BMW.
I then took it to oreileys auto parts and the duplicated it for $10, I always carry a spare for trips.
I took belt cover off this weekend, because of crash bars, I had to drop it down and cut in half with rotozip.
5 minutes later with 13mm socket and 12" extension, old belt came off, in chunks. Half of 1 rib missing. Whew, that was close.
I used 24" flatblade screwdriver under left{facing engine} bottom of alt, raised it, locked bolts down and done.
1hr for entire procedure.
Cut left from rotozip so small and behind telever, I just cleaned up shavings and installed cover.
Belt replacement is VERY easy job.
Easy at home , but can be done on road with right tools in tool kit,
Take 13mm boxend wrench on trips.
Gracias from TX
