Fuel Pump Belt

From memory I used a razor blade to saw my way through the belt. Didn't take long.

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Originally Posted by BradC

From memory I used a razor blade to saw my way through the belt. Didn't take long.

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Obviously not the double-sided type, but a single edged paint scraper type, which are very useful I've basically stopped sharpening knives, and just use these for almost everything and then throw them away.

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Originally Posted by RANDLOVER

Obviously not the double-sided type, but a single edged paint scraper type, which are very useful I've basically stopped sharpening knives, and just use these for almost everything and then throw them away.

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Yeah, years ago I bought 2 packs of 100 from Masters. I'm the same, use until it doesn't do the job and turf it. I did use them for welding practice for a while. Make great tests for low current TIG.

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Originally Posted by RANDLOVER

Obviously not the double-sided type, but a single edged paint scraper type, which are very useful I've basically stopped sharpening knives, and just use these for almost everything and then throw them away.

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Are you Jack the Ripper?[bigrolf]

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Originally Posted by CountOtto

What's the best way to remove the old belt? When I did the belt on my Territory I chomped thru the belt with a pair of side cutters. A very slow and awkward job. Others have suggested just remove the tensioner pulley but I was concerned it would mangle the retaining bolt on the last bit of thread.

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yes undo the retaining bolt

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Originally Posted by ATH

I always thought the saying was 'Practice makes perfect'. Sounds better than 'reasonable' to me... :)
AlanH.

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yes... it is.

I have yet to see in all my time a job I thought was perfect at least not in my mind, there is always some item that could have been done better, easier, neater, quicker etc etc.
When people start to believe they are somehow perfect or are the bee all and end all on a particular subject then they stop learning.

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Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

yes undo the retaining bolt

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With no fear to damage the last few threads or do you support it while undoing?

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Originally Posted by PerthDisco

With no fear to damage the last few threads or do you support it while undoing?

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i think you are over thinking it... the foot (for the want of a better word) of the tensioner fits neatly into a recessed area so difficult for it to fling out, but as others have said a razor blade will likely make short word of it.

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Originally Posted by DazzaTD5

yes... it is.

I have yet to see in all my time a job I thought was perfect at least not in my mind, there is always some item that could have been done better, easier, neater, quicker etc etc.
When people start to believe they are somehow perfect or are the bee all and end all on a particular subject then they stop learning.

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When we stop learning we may as well give up altogether. We can always learn from others experiences..... or at least most of us can. :)

AlanH.

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Originally Posted by woko

You would remove the battery box anyway to access 1 of the mount bolts for the crank case breather tube that mounts to the egr valve

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I'm attempting to do the fuel pump belt on my D4 for the second time, the first attempt I just gave up after getting the crossover pipe out. I've rallied some more courage and this time gotten to the point in the WSM ( step 12 picture E123760). Is this the crank case breather tube you mentioned? This must be one of the obvious differences between the 2.7 and 3.0 motors as all the Youtube videos based on the D3 don't mention this tube which must be removed to access the cover.
I must admit the WSM covering this job has scant detail, just pictures of various bolts and clips to remove with little detail on what to do or why you are doing it.
Has any one written up a procedure on this job?