Vivaro Aux. belt replacement. Project Vinnie.

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2 жыл бұрын

So Vinnies MOT is due, after a look around we found that the auxiliary belt was shot.
This is what we did to fix it.
I got the replacement belt from EuroCarParts.
And new clips from Ebay:- 192219011477
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192219011477
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I have to warn you that I have no formal automotive training, and have just learned by breaking stuff. If you can learn anything from my mistakes then great, but you do so at your own risk!

Пікірлер: 53

@jonmilne7520 8 ай бұрын

Very helpful My go-to channel for anything vivaro related. Cheers 👍

@LarcsWorkshop 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, that's very kind 😁.

@GoProGeeks Жыл бұрын

Well, that was ridiculously easy. 25 mins, start to finish. Tools out to tools away including jacking van and washing hands. Never done it before but another one ticket off the list. Very informative video. Thanks

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Brilliant work sorting it out, glad the video was of some help 😁. Great to know I'm helping people to get their hands dirty 😉. Thanks again. Cheers Larcs 👍

@paulwatterson1688 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for an easy well informed guide of how to do this.

@LarcsWorkshop 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, no problems 👍

@renaulttraficconversion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, Larcs. Thanks for showing us. I have only done 36,000 kM in our 2014 Renault Trafic LWB van. Have a nice day.

@LarcsWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, no problems 😃. Nice day to you too👌. Cheers Larcs 👍

@martyhiggss6194 Жыл бұрын

Just used this video to change mine, awesome job, straight to the point from following your instructions

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

Thanks, no problems 😃. Cheers Larcs 👍

@DavidHutchison-kr8wz 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for this vid man. Properly useful and you have a nice manner.

@LarcsWorkshop 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, no problems 👍

@richardroe6177 Жыл бұрын

Cracking video!

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much 😁. Cheers Larcs i

@looneyliron Жыл бұрын

Very informative thanks for the video again made my life very easy

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

Thanks, no problems 👍

@mattavalon 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks

@LarcsWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, no problems 😃. Cheers Larcs 👍

@easymedia7988 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! Mine needs changing.

@LarcsWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@stutraverse4999 8 ай бұрын

Very helpful video

@LarcsWorkshop 8 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@pauldelamere Жыл бұрын

Many thanks buddy,

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

No problems 👍

@sergeubbiali8687 6 ай бұрын

Bonjour Excellent..

@LarcsWorkshop 6 ай бұрын

Bonjour, thanks 👍.

@stevenmassay8322 2 жыл бұрын

Top video very useful. i have no mechanical skills yet will attempt this today after following this video Wish me luck

@stevenmassay8322 2 жыл бұрын

THANKS Larcs worked a treat cant believe i did it hahah

@LarcsWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenmassay8322 That's great news, well done 👌. You didn't even give me a chance to wish you good luck 🤣. What are you going to fix next? Cheers Larcs 👍

@scottishplums Жыл бұрын

brilliant, thank you for the info. our van is also called Vinnie...

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

Thanks, common as muck these Vinnie's 😉. Cheers Larcs 👍

@LeeFGR 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do the timing belt next, cheers!

@LarcsWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

It's not due for a while, but if I still have it when it is, I'll do a video of it. Cheers Larcs 👍

@easymedia7988 2 жыл бұрын

Also, are these TVP'S normal quite heavy on steering? Power steering fluid is fine. Hopefully a belt change will help I don't know.

@LarcsWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

Mines not heavy, hopefully it will help 🤞. Cheers Larcs 👍

@darren4640 5 ай бұрын

Was the van starting no problem before you changed the belt? Or making noise when first started

@LarcsWorkshop 5 ай бұрын

I can't remember it being noisy before, just noticed it was looking bad.

@frednetherlands887 2 жыл бұрын

Hurray!

@LarcsWorkshop 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍

@daletinsley2954 4 ай бұрын

Is that the 1.9 engine. I'm having a terrible time putting my new belt on. It's as though the belt is @ 2 inches too small even though I have measured it against the old one. Tried locking the tensioner into place but cannot get an Allen key to lock the tensioner. I'm sure there isn't a hole on the block for the key to enter.

@LarcsWorkshop 4 ай бұрын

I'm not sure there is a hole for it. Mine didn't seem too bad but I don't have A/C, it is quite a hard spring, perhaps try a longer spanner or breaker bar?

@daletinsley2954 4 ай бұрын

@@LarcsWorkshop I sorted it. Had to pull really hard to get the tensioner to move enough to get an Allen key in. Even then the belt was a tight fit. I could only do it by fitting it round the crank. They don't give you much room to get a 15mm socket on the tensioner. It butts against the chassis. The original job was to change THAT starter motor but decided to change alternator the belt and water pump. ( 120.000 miles ). Almost everything was a battle ( rounded off torx screws ) thanks for the reply DALE

@LarcsWorkshop 4 ай бұрын

@@daletinsley2954 . Well done for getting it sorted 👌

@daletinsley2954 4 ай бұрын

Ok thanks. Il subscribe to your channel

@LarcsWorkshop 4 ай бұрын

@@daletinsley2954 👍

@avfc666s Жыл бұрын

Hi,what happens if the belt snaps,does it do major engine damage?thanks.

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

This is the auxiliary belt on this year of van so only drives the alternator, power steering pump and AC if you have it. If it brakes, it shouldn't cause any major problems as long as it doesn't get caught up in anything (obviously the alternator, power steering and AC won't work). The timing belt (that drives the cam, water pump etc) is a different matter. If that brakes, it CAN cause major engine damage. Cheers Larcs 👍

@avfc666s Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

@@avfc666s 👍

@juliescrafton1950 Жыл бұрын

Question: Just ordered new alternator...as mine gets red hot and can smell burning under bonnet...do i need to order a belt too? And if so is this the belt? Just so I know what to order. Thanks anyone :)

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

Personally I would put a new belt on. At least you know it's all good then. Cheers Larcs 👍

@juliescrafton1950 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Larcs. Ordered belt and a tensioner too, as there was a bit of movement side to side on it. Your videos are so helpful...thanks again.

@LarcsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

@@juliescrafton1950 Thanks, glad they were of some help. Great work sorting it out 👌. Cheers Larcs 👍