drive belt replacement and/or water pump replacement

[sociolog]

Thank you I saw that this is tricky.

just for clarification, the control valve is on the right side of the alternator train (on the pictures it looks rusty)?

[alanwagen]

Originally Posted by sociolog

Thank you I saw that this is tricky.

just for clarification, the control valve is on the right side of the alternator train (on the pictures it looks rusty)?

Yes on the right, yours may not look like that. It may have cover.

[sociolog]

Thank you, just one more thing, when changing the belt I don't have to worry about first piston position like for example when changing timing belt?
i can just park the car and take off old belt and install new one without takng prior notice on the postition of the piston?

[alanwagen]

Originally Posted by sociolog

Thank you, just one more thing, when changing the belt I don't have to worry about first piston position like for example when changing timing belt?
i can just park the car and take off old belt and install new one without takng prior notice on the postition of the piston?

The belt only spins the water pump and alternator. No timing involved. The bottom alternator bolt may be troublesome as it can be on real tight.

[sociolog]

Thanks everyone for the reply and advices.

I will inform you upon replacement!

Thank you all very much for resolving my dilemmas!