anyone replace their accessory belt themselves on a 458?

up4speed · 2017-11-30T10:11:05

I got it out. So there are 3 bolts: approximately 9, 3 and 5 o'clock positions. The 3 o'clock bolt is the hardest to get to and mine was stripped. I...

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I got it out. So there are 3 bolts: approximately 9, 3 and 5 o'clock positions. The 3 o'clock bolt is the hardest to get to and mine was stripped. I ended up squeezing a 3/8" ratchet between the p/s and ac lines. Had I not used a rotating ratchet, I don't think a conventional ratchet would have worked since there is no room to move the handle and you'd risk damaging the hard ac pipe. Replaced the belt and the stripped bolt. All good now.
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Congrats! Next time should be way easier.

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