Vivaro Aux. belt replacement. Project Vinnie.

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!

[@jonmilne7520]

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

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, that's very kind 😁.

[@GoProGeeks]

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]

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]

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

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, no problems 👍

[@renaulttraficconversion]

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]

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

[@martyhiggss6194]

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

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, no problems 😃.
Cheers Larcs 👍

[@DavidHutchison-kr8wz]

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

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, no problems 👍

[@richardroe6177]

Cracking video!

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks very much 😁.
Cheers Larcs i

[@looneyliron]

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

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, no problems 👍

[@stevenmassay8322]

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

[@stevenmassay8322]

THANKS Larcs worked a treat cant believe i did it hahah

[@LarcsWorkshop]

@@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 👍

[@easymedia7988]

Perfect timing! Mine needs changing.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

👍

[@stutraverse4999]

Very helpful video

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks 👍

[@sergeubbiali8687]

Bonjour
Excellent..

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Bonjour, thanks 👍.

[@mattavalon]

Great video! Thanks

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Thanks, no problems 😃.
Cheers Larcs 👍

[@pauldelamere]

Many thanks buddy,

[@LarcsWorkshop]

No problems 👍

[@scottishplums]

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

[@LarcsWorkshop]

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

[@darren4640]

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

[@LarcsWorkshop]

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

[@easymedia7988]

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]

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

[@LeeFGR]

Can you do the timing belt next, cheers!

[@LarcsWorkshop]

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 👍

[@frednetherlands887]

Hurray!

[@LarcsWorkshop]

Cheers 👍

[@daletinsley2954]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@daletinsley2954 . Well done for getting it sorted 👌

[@daletinsley2954]

Ok thanks. Il subscribe to your channel

[@LarcsWorkshop]

@@daletinsley2954 👍

[@avfc666s]

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

[@LarcsWorkshop]

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]

Thank you.

[@LarcsWorkshop]

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[@juliescrafton1950]

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]

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

[@juliescrafton1950]

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]

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