AC Compressor belt sitting on skidplate - needs replaced
04-13-2008, 08:16 PM
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AC Compressor belt sitting on skidplate - needs replaced
I took my 2004.5 ZR to a Nissan dealer this weekend to have them check and fix the rear axle clicking issue and change my oil... I get a call from them saying the AC compressor belt broke, they said it was litterally just sitting on the top of the skidplate when they took it off. They wanted $150 to replace the belt and the power steering and alternator belts as well. I didn't have the money so I told them just to leave it since I don't use tha AC that much anyway and wont be for a couple months anyway.
After seeing the belt it looks like its probably the original, its in horrible condition so I can believe their story. Still rather annoying...
Anyway, I'd like to just replace it myself... Has anyone done this? Is it relatively easy? Does anyone know where I can get replacement belts online? I've looked around but i'm not exactly sure what i'm looking for and if it will actually work for the AC compressor.
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/se...l&N=4294966994
Think this will work?
After seeing the belt it looks like its probably the original, its in horrible condition so I can believe their story. Still rather annoying...
Anyway, I'd like to just replace it myself... Has anyone done this? Is it relatively easy? Does anyone know where I can get replacement belts online? I've looked around but i'm not exactly sure what i'm looking for and if it will actually work for the AC compressor.
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/se...l&N=4294966994
Think this will work?
04-13-2008, 08:27 PM
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I would not go to Autopartswarhouse. for the belt. you will want to go with OEM replacement belts. the aftermaket belts whir and vibrate. stick with OEM around $20 to $30 a belt.
04-13-2008, 08:32 PM
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Ok well i'm having trouble finding one online. I checked nismoparts.com and couldn't find it. I seem to suck at searching as of late, guess im just not using the right words.
Or do I have to get the parts from a Nissan dealer?
Or do I have to get the parts from a Nissan dealer?
04-13-2008, 08:41 PM
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man, you dont have to go online to find a belt. NAPA, AUTOZONE, w/e sells belts. BANDO or MISTSUBOSHI is the original Belts although they may be stamped NISSAN. if you need a belt just hit up a local parts store like those ones and get it ASAP instead of waiting. BTW those OEM belts i mentioned are about $18.03.
04-13-2008, 08:59 PM
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Ehh I found them on nismoparts.com now, I just wasn't looking in the right area. Price is about $16 but i'm not exactly sure which I should get.
You think the local autoparts stores will carry one that will fit though?
I've never replaced a belt in an engine bay before so I probably should get a shop manual. I've done brakes but thats about all I know.
You think the local autoparts stores will carry one that will fit though?
I've never replaced a belt in an engine bay before so I probably should get a shop manual. I've done brakes but thats about all I know.
04-13-2008, 09:04 PM
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local autoparts will have it. I like to either have OEM nissan or good year gatorback belts. The good year ones are a bit more expensive.
If you done brakes, this is cake.
If you done brakes, this is cake.
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04-13-2008, 09:17 PM
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Cool, thanks for all the replies guys...
I'm asuming you go at this thing from under the car? Will I need to take the skidplate off? It'd be nice if I could find a pic or something so I can get a general idea for what I need to do.
I'm asuming you go at this thing from under the car? Will I need to take the skidplate off? It'd be nice if I could find a pic or something so I can get a general idea for what I need to do.
04-13-2008, 09:45 PM
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Surprised no one replied with 'learn to use the damned search function', lol... I should of... thats a great write-up! Thanks for posting the linky mate!
04-14-2008, 03:23 AM
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LEARN THE DAMN SEARCH FUNCTION!!!! hah. .
Kidding, haha. yeah man you've got to go from underneath to loosen i think the P/S adjustment, or there might be a pulley adjustment just for the A/C. I havent't tightened or adjusted mine in a while so i don't remember. But it's not hard at all due to the nice space provided well, least in my 03 thats how it is.
Kidding, haha. yeah man you've got to go from underneath to loosen i think the P/S adjustment, or there might be a pulley adjustment just for the A/C. I havent't tightened or adjusted mine in a while so i don't remember. But it's not hard at all due to the nice space provided well, least in my 03 thats how it is.
04-15-2008, 04:51 AM
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remove bottom cover
loosen center bolt of tensioner pulley~don't remove it!
loosen adjusting bolt
remove/install new belt
tighten adjusting bolt till belt is just able to slack on the side a tad but is still giving force back.
tighten center bolt of pulley
basically done
You may have to start/drive car and listen for squeals of the belt and re adjust as needed.
Also after a while of driving belt may stretch and you'll have to re adjust as needed.
That thread thats shown has good pictures of the bolts im talking about.
loosen center bolt of tensioner pulley~don't remove it!
loosen adjusting bolt
remove/install new belt
tighten adjusting bolt till belt is just able to slack on the side a tad but is still giving force back.
tighten center bolt of pulley
basically done
You may have to start/drive car and listen for squeals of the belt and re adjust as needed.
Also after a while of driving belt may stretch and you'll have to re adjust as needed.
That thread thats shown has good pictures of the bolts im talking about.
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