Recent content by lrd777

do you happen to have a close-up of the left side where the belts are? By the way, what do you use to clean the engine and the hoses and such? It looks clean...

on the left side there is a small black part that looks like a fan. The brackets connecting it connects to the block on the side where the belts are???sorry, I just don't remember it being there. Of course, I only look at under the hood when it's time to change oil...(shrug)

Hello, Can someone please post a picture of how a Mazda 2003 with no extras under the hood. I need a complete view of the engine and everything else from left to right. The reason is, I just got my alternator belt changed. This guy who was recommended by someone else, seems to be a nice guy...

Thanks for telling me. I've been trying to loosen it since this morning. I'll see if I can find a degreaser. Can I use other than a degreaser like liquid dish soap to loosen it? Thanks friend!

One more question, I think. The mounting bolt is the one that pivots?

Thanks my friend. Also, the mounting bolt is the left bolt on top of the ps pump right? Thanks again.

Hello, Newbie here. Can someone help me in changing my alternator belt? Do I need to take off the compressor belt first? Can I do it without going underneath the car? I have not changed anything in a car sine 1991. I'm basically getting started again. Not sure what bolts to loosen to...