Auxillary belt (?) in 05 Focus Zetec - Help!!

dollybird2

Hi all. I have a new shape 05 Focus Zetec and I need to get a belt changed in it. I think it's called an auxillary or maybe a serpentine belt? Anyway the man in the motor factors gave me these tools to buy with the belt and said it would be hell changing them without these tools. The guy doing the car for me cannot get the belt on and he's a mechanic for years. Please can anyone help?

Anan1

I'd find a mechanic who can do it, I see little point in single-handedly reinventing the wheel.

Row

What engine have you got...??

It's more than likely a power steering belt and alternator belt, the mechanic should be more than capable of changing it without issue. Try another garage / mechanic would be my advice. There is a tensioner for many of them, some cars the alternator is on rails and can slide once nuts are loosened, I find it alarming a "mechanic" can't change a belt on a Focus.

In saying that the belt on my sister's Ka didn't look like fun to change when I was under the car at the weekend, I'm not a mechanic though.

http://www.ehow.com/how_4508011_replace-serpentine-belt-ford-focus.html

On the up to 2005 models there is one belt for the alternator, power s & air con, one tensioner and the belt is off In saying that, that's one of the least helpful guides imaginable.

dollybird2

I saw that article alright but it's for the older model. The altenator isn't on rails and doesn't slide and there isn't a tensioner. This is the second mechanic with this problem and I'm not bringing to our local Ford garage after past experiences.

It;s a 1.4 engine. Even my Da had a look and was confused...

Wondering about the comment from the man in motor factors saying o you need these or else it'll be hell changing the belt.... there must be a knack involved to it as both mechanics that have looked are reputable and i've always used them with no complaints. Anyone have any ideas?

dollybird2

dollybird2 wrote: »

and there isn't a tensioner.

There isn't a tensioner Weird, I reckon there is one somewhere to be honest.

Stoolbend

It's a stretch belt. The tool catches on to the front of one of the pulleys.

You have to be careful not to damage the belt or you'll be changing it again in a couple of months.

Seen it happen from a main dealer.

dollybird2

There isn't a tensioner - that's whats causing the problems about how to fit the belt! It's causing such hassle but I think they have it sorted now.... hopefully.
It is a stretch belt and it supposed to go in such a tight place near something about the power steering and a water pump and altenator or something. Sorry, I'm really not a car person

Drummerboy08

Find a decent mechanic ASAP! This is something that could potentially fcuk up your engine if its not done properly. Where are you based? Surely someone will be along to name a good mechanic somewhere....

dollybird2

Job successfully done and she is purring like a kitten again! Thanks all!