Ford fiesta belt change quick way

[@MrAshton766]

I changed my belts 3 years ago. Big belt did ok but I gave up on the power steering one & got a garage to do it. Since then I have had a squeak from the PS belt. I've only today got around to fixing the problem. I cut the belt off, and cleaned the pulley as it had rubber stuck inside the groves & I didn't clean it last time. I used your technique of using cardboard which worked a treat! Now no squeaking! So happy. Thanks for this video, it helped :)

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

Glad it helped :)

[@scatcat1994]

Really cool technique with the cardboard and lever, I was just looking for a tensioner to slacken and found this video, will go give it a go, thanks!

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

Good luck, take your time and you'll manage it 🙂

[@user-vh2kt2by6z]

Looks fine to me. Just a few pointers. Cut the old belts instead of getting them out. Easier and you do not risk damaging anything with the pry bar(long screw driver) Second is, when you removed the old belts, make sure you clean the pullies from any grease and debris from the old belt. Since you have the belts out, might as well test the pullies if they turn easy without excess movement and free of rust and debris. If you plan on using lubricants, make sure none go in to contact with the belts. Otherwise they will react with the rubber and may cause your belts to degrade quickly Thirdly: Make sure before you move the crankshaft of the engine you remove the spark plugs and try to always turn the engine in its normal operating turn(clockwise) Once you have installed the new belts, try the tension on them(Google how much they need to have) And that's it. P.S. I also find this method of installation easier then with the accessories provided with the belts!

[@Stickleback]

ive seen a similar thing done with a cambelt, slice along through the middle so the belt is half cut all the way round, fit the new belt upto the old, cut the old belt off, push on the new.

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

I have seen it done, does look alot simpler to do

[@jamesporter4749]

Usually a good idea to change the tensioner and idler pulley (if it has idler pulleys) no point in doing half a job and it fail in a month or two and cost you an engine

[@sparkeli4513]

Liked and subscribed.. I have a feeling I will be watching all of your fiesta videos! 😊

[@halpatipratik6341]

Thank you so much for this technique

[@mikeibby69]

Did my daughters today. Cut the old ones off. Sods to get on. Cardboard never worked. Large belt kept slipping off. I eventually used a small flat pry bar on both. I got there in the end. Hard working off the floor.

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

I will definitely cut them off next time, and I'm not a fan of working on the drive but it's all that's available unfortunately 😔

[@brucewayne7838]

its alot easier to cut off the old belts and use your method to replace them with new.

[@mladenfrank2613]

In this way you can see how to remove belts without damage if you want to put them back e.g. if you need to change thermostat

[@SooperSkoots]

Great video thank you so much for taking the time....

[@juanalonzo536]

Nice job 👍

[@Triestini]

Best Video Out There ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@refilwesekgobela6441]

Hi... This video helped me a lot ,am able to fix my car without any mistakes.tnx

[@alexe5461]

great vid. gonna do this at the weekend. what are those white plastic pushin conectors that hold the power steering return hose to the plastic cover? i have acable tie holding my hose to the cover but really should get some of them instead. where can i buy them? thanks again

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

I believe they are called either a flare trim clip or a fir tree clip according to Ford. Cable ties do the job well tho 🙂 They are for sale on Fords website and also are available on Ebay with lots of variety, thanks for watching and good luck 🙂

[@alexe5461]

@@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel thanks for the info and keep up the great content much appreciated.

[@imraanjacobs3670]

I've been trying with a cardboard... just keeps slipping off

[@nevilpalayur31]

Hi, thanks for the time and demo, Can you please provide the belt numbers if any for the alternator ones and the power steering ones, any help would be great.

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

Power steering belt 690mm part no 4010858536275 Alternator belt with aircon 1019mm Part no 4047025345385

[@abdulhassan1107]

@@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel if I may add: 5PK690 and 6PK1019 (in my Fiesta it was 6PK1037) where PK is number of ribs and the other number is the circumference in mm.

[@antonymaddocks1918]

Thanks for your video on replacing your belts on your ford fiesta. Could you tell me what year was your car please ? I have a 05 one (ford fiesta zetec mk5). And if your fiesta is around the same year. What are the belts called and part numbers please ? Thanks

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

Its a late 03, i normally search auxiliary belts. There are 2 different sizes as one is longer to run the a/c unit, Power steering belt 690mm Part no 4010858536275 Alternator belt with aircon 1019mm Part no 4047025345385

[@mladenfrank2613]

nice work!

[@barrysleafer8347]

If you buy the belts direct from Ford it comes as a kit with a set of tools to install the belts from memory I think it's about 35 quid

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

That's interesting, £35 for belts and the tools?

[@Nyle95]

Mine were genuine Ford parts and the only "tool" it came with was some form of bolt and it wasn't used in the job.

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

Thankyou, i hadnt managed to find the belts with a 'tool' 🤔 Hopefully you managed to put it on 🙂

[@Nyle95]

@@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel Me and my dad got them on with a bit of a struggle, but they're on 😂

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

Congratulations 🙂 it is tricky but glad you managed it!

[@linedancer111]

Didn’t you have worry about the valve timing, or does it just stay constant when you turn and replace belt

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

No the timing stays as is, driven it over 5000 miles since this video and haven't had a single problem 🙂

[@bnkashung727]

I like this method thanks

[@Pluke89]

how is the timing even right since you use the bolt as a tool...

[@davelaye7003]

the timing is not from this belt. timing belts are toothed, or a chain

[@petequinn6425]

very good and vety helpful thanks

[@alessandrociccarone3516]

Thank you, you saved my Life and my wallet 💙💙💙💙

[@GeoffDecorator]

Do NOT remove the alternator to change the belt as its almost impossible to rebolt the alternator up again with the new belt on it unless you got arms like the hulk , I tried it and failed badly as its not like the old V belts on older cars .The alternator has no tension adjustment on it as the tension is created by the belt stretch itself. Faster to cut the old belts off as its much easier to wind on the new belt than wind off the old belt.

[@redux1647]

not gonna lie you made it look easy kept slipping of the waterpump

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

Alot of people say you can cut the belts off, so that might be worth a try next time 🙂 hopefully you got it sorted and if you didn't, take a step back and relax then attack it again lol

[@Propaganda80]

Yeah just about get it on and it pops off of the water pump. It's doing my head in. A job for tomorrow now.

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

Propaganda80 Good idea taking a step away, you will manage it just take your time 🙂 good luck when you do it tomorrow!

[@qrogueuk]

What Mk fiesta is this?

[@lukesmith4200]

6

[@vishalvarekar2020]

Best trick 👍👍👍👍👌

[@andreasmfanafuthiyeleni447]

Did I used a wrong way to remove and place my fiesta's fan belt by removing a alternator when taking it out and hook the belt on the alternator before placing it back? It became much easier than I thought. I thought of this method after realizing that it's surely doesn't stretch that much.

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

You can do it that way but I found this way easier as I didn't want to remove the alternator.

[@andythorn3099]

I thought about doing it that way after putting a new alternator in, but I thought it would be too hard to lift the alternator up into place under tension from the belt. I wish I had done that now but I can't be bothered to take the alternator out again! I will try I've got a rough idea's way, but I don't have any jacks or a lift. So if I get stuck for clearnace I may well have to try your method and remove the alternator again. Glad it worked out for you

[@कार्टूननेट]

can you tell me how I can fix belt by removing alternator. I have the same problema shortage of tools.

[@andreasmfanafuthiyeleni447]

@@कार्टूननेट I'm not gonna lie. In my case I have a lot of spanners, so I just pick the right size and untie, then the fan belt gets loose. That means you can now change it, as long as you noticed how the older one goes.

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

I have never done it that way but I know you can do it. You may just have a struggle with the belt but aslong as you take your time it should be manageable. Sorry I can't help more

[@nevilpalayur31]

Hi, do you have any video of removing any air bubbles from the clutch brake line, often I am having my gear struck in the first and reverse gear. Any help is great.

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

Not at the moment sorry. Have you checked the selector cables also?

[@leratomotswatswe6150]

Please help my long belt its lagging 😫. Whats the correct size for both belts you are using. Its the same model as yours

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

They should be 2 different sizes. Also you need to check if yours has air con. One should be around 692 and the other one should be around 1019. You can buy one that is around 1042 but that may give you too much slack.

[@sohipnation]

Thanks very much what year is your ford fiesta? I have a 2014. I'm going to change my belts soon as it is 170,000 KM and I don't think they have ever been changed

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

This one is a 2003, definitely need to get them changed as you don't want them snapping or disintegrating! Good luck 🙂

[@sandipjayswal2435]

Good thanks

[@adeelmushtaq3730]

You are strong and good

[@Mr.scarecrow1]

I heard theres a way by loosening the alternator at the top? Not sure on the credibility

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

Not heard of that way, I'm with the car on sunday I'll have a look and see if it's feasible 🙂

[@HeatherNicoleCanyon]

I cannot find one video without an ac

[@IvegotaroughideaDIYchannel]

Process should be the same but with smaller belt, hope you find a video or manage to do it 🙂

[@AntasenaAhmad-ul8pl]

Saya putar kekiri apa itu salah

[@alancooper3331]

Could have just cut the old ones off.

[@leemason4024]

THIS DOES NOT WORK FOR 2011 THRU 2019 FORD FIESTA AND OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLES THAT USE ONE BELT FOR EVERYTHING. YOU MUST USE THE RIGHT TOOL. ONE SUCH TOOL IS THE DAYCO 93879