Fixing Alternator & Power Steering Belt Noise - Replacing Auxiliary Belts MX5 nb

[@NicolasCageM8]

There's also a bolt underneath the alternator that will need loosening. If its already loose it will need tightening up as part of putting the belt on. Will stop it coming loose and squealing. Also in relation to the hole in the power steering pully, just put the car in 5th and roll it slightly. Ideal for a car with a low or poor battery if you're worried about this

[@RustLocker]

Ah yes, thanks for the tips.

[@MrFriends500]

What is the part number of that bolt?

[@f1gridlock]

That bolt under the back of the alternator can be a real pain! One option I've seen on Miata forum is to use a crowbar between the underside of the alternator and the engine block protrusion to force it to pivot a little and force the bolt loose. I'm yet to try it though.

[@dizzyonaball4623]

This is how I remember it with my Peugeot 104 and Renault 5 (no power steering, but I did alternator jobs). Simple: loosen, move, take off, replace, reverse procedure. Now, it's like untangling the Bolognese in a children's lunchbox - my Modus being the worst.

[@RustLocker]

Ha ha, yea the serpentine belts now, designed by computers to be cats cradles.

[@timspencer520]

See it’s legends like you that help car enthusiasts

[@RustLocker]

Thanks mate.

[@timspencer520]

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[@kuntut1234]

Just picked up a MK2.5 and been watching all your videos... looks like I'll be following all your footsteps as I'm suffering all the same issues you've gone through! Keep up the good work!

[@RustLocker]

Good for you! You won’t regret it, they are awesome little cars. If there’s anything you want to suggest for future videos, let me know, I’m always looking for ideas.

[@Spookieham]

The oil filter is an utter bastard in the NB 2.5 I have. I had to take off the top brace and the RH mount tower for it. Then you can just get your left hand down to it. Unscrew and pass to your right under the intake manifold and pull it out the front. There is an epf filter tank or something which makes access very tight. Going through the wheel well is one option but didn't work for me. I've just done the valve cover and new plugs and I have the belts on the shelf ready to go so cheers for this you have saved me lots of time and swearing.

[@RustLocker]

Yea, an oil filter relocation might be on cards for me soon.

[@Miguelskytwins]

Man I'm literally doing to my nb everything you've done to yours, and I have to change my belts so I came to youtube to see how and I found this video uploaded yesterday😂. Legend!

[@RustLocker]

Cool man! Thanks for the support.

[@sethfranke4177]

“Wakey wakey” I felt that one in my soul😔

[@aleksterziev]

Thanks a bunch :D I really needed a good tutorial on doing this. My NB just started squealing and it's so embarrassing to drive through a sleepy neighborhood at night with that thing >.

[@jacobreynolds9508]

Hi mate, me and my mates literally just followed this video to fix my NB with the same issue. Worked a treat. Thanks so much for the help!

[@RustLocker]

That’s great. I’m glad it helped.

[@aliasghar2558]

Nice one dude.. Doing mine soon as MX5 Parts send me the stuff maybe even today..

[@RustLocker]

Good luck.

[@aliasghar2558]

Well The Power Steering belt was well tight to get on even with all the bolts loosened .., Ine were from the same provider as yours but got it on .. May take a few days to smoothen up .. Not someday if a job if your bolts have not been touched for a while .. Will do alternator belt tomo!!! Cheers ...

[@janboblarry]

Ive been looking for this for a while. Everyone that says NB they hsve an NA and im sorry similar yes but as a dummy if its not my exact layout im lost. Thanks for your help!

[@linzbarker1512]

Oh yeah brilliant video as well 😉 👍

[@RustLocker]

Thank you 😊

[@ondenny420]

Thanks Mate! That was really helpful!

[@RustLocker]

ha ha, maybe you'll find it one day!

[@szymonsopata1338]

Should I change both of these belts? One just snapped and the other one is propably dying too

[@RustLocker]

Yes mate, they are pretty cheap to buy and it makes sense to do both while you are doing the job.

[@jiibles]

Hi, I have the same problem I had a performance shop put new belts on and tighten everything up but when I start the engine with the ac on I’m still getting the squealing belt sound. I feel like I’m just going to have to take the car back to be tightened but knowing my luck it won’t squeal when I take it in 😂

[@linzbarker1512]

Hi there you mind me asking I no its ages back, but do you no what wheels were them on your combi van, before you put your white ones on please 😉👍

[@RustLocker]

Hi, sorry, I don’t know what they are called, but they were oem Vauxhall wheels. I can’t see any on eBay at the moment.

[@linzbarker1512]

@@RustLocker thanks for the information 👍

[@foxthewoodturner1765]

Do u know how to fix the power steering on the Combo van mate mine goes really stiff when parking

[@RustLocker]

I’d check for leaks or loose belt. Then bleed power steering fluid, or replace if it’s old, could also be brake booster or other things mate.

[@foxthewoodturner1765]

@@RustLocker I was thinking the fluid could be low and needs changing but I can’t even find where the power steering fluid is there don’t seem to be one mate

[@RustLocker]

@@foxthewoodturner1765 yea it might look like a black bottle with a dial on top . lol. heres a pic - images.app.goo.gl/Yvsu7ukqk5Phza439

[@1ninpo]

About the spark plugs. valve cover gasket ;-)

[@nistax2880]

I got an mx5 nb with a 1.6 😎

[@leoskozak6013]

I change belt 2 times and have a noises 🙃

[@RustLocker]

Could be you have not tightened the adjustment bolt and it’s coming loose over time.