johnd
Scooter Rider
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 |  Subject: Variator belt  Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:26 am | |
| When I replaced my variator belt it was difficult because I had no idea how to get the belt up and over the front plates and rear clutch.
I remember years ago when I used to work on VW bugs that you could install the belt on the alternator and after placing the belt around as much as the lower pulley as possible, crank over the eng while putting pressure on the belt and it would pop on.
That is what I did to the S/W but I have never seen any pictorials or video on how to do this.
Maybe it would be help full to have this available for riders doing there own work?
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toolboxjesse
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| | Subject: Re: Variator belt Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:53 am | |
| You really need to remove the bolt from the front pulley and the outer face. Then you install the belt and slowly tighten the bolt while rotating the engine so as not to pinch the belt, then torque the bolt to specified value. Any shortcuts will only cause you trouble.
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johnd
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| | Subject: Re: Variator belt Mon Nov 14, 2011 9:14 am | |
| I think when I tried that way I almost damaged the aluminum spleens in the variator cover because it was so tight, but if I ever need to replace the belt again I will try your way. Thanks for responding so quickly.
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eddy
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| | Subject: Re: Variator belt Mon Nov 14, 2011 9:17 am | |
| Indeed:
More over...
Disassembling the whole front pulley.
Meaning also the slider chamber.
Inspect it all for damages and rubber dust.
And careful cleaning of coarse. |
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bigbird
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| | Subject: Re: Variator belt Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:28 am | |
| | johnd wrote: | I think when I tried that way I almost damaged the aluminum spleens in the variator cover because it was so tight,
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That's the purpose of the variator holder tool, either home made or purchased from Honda. You can use an impact wrench to remove the variator bolt without holding the outer face, but tightening the nut back on with an impact isn't a great idea, as you could easily over/undertorque that critical bolt. |
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