Fan belt access on a /6 once car is installed Options

[Superhawk996]

So if you don't want to buy a plaid factory tool kit remake, and don't want to fight over original tool kits with the concours mega-bucks crowd, but do want to build up a useful tool kit for your 914 six conversion...

Any leads on how to get the specialized tools—particularly for the fan belt?

Really only two tools (well maybe 3)? Stated tonque in cheek having clearly admitted I've never actually done this job in car and on a 914.

1) the fan pulley wrench
https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/PELT...AiABEgK55PD_BwE

2) What ever magic low profile tool you can find to turn the fan pulley nut that fits between the nut and the bulkhead. I'm thinking ratcheting gear wrench type tool.

3) Magic breaker bars to get more leverage on the other two tools since the nut will invariably be too Fuching tight to easily loosen while you're contorted into the engine bay! I supect I'd want one long enough to fit the pulley wrench but yet land on the side engine shelf/frame on the passenger side. The other to be short enough to still move it within the engine compartment and not be hitting the engine lid when I turn it.

[Superhawk996]

I will NOT cut a hole in something called a "FIREWALL"

That being said, Clewett engineering makes a serpentine belt kit for the 911 engines. It is a bolt on, and all you need to replace a belt is a 3/8 inch breaker bar. Just pull back the tensioner, and install the belt.


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I really find this appealing but didn't someone just run into a clearance issue between serpentine belt pulley and the crank fire ignition tone wheel from Clewitt? @nditiz1 ?

[nditiz1]

I did run into issues with the OEM style mount and that Clewett kit. Somebody could make it work.

I too am NOT going to be cutting a hole. If it needs adjusting or replacing, I will just drop the engine.

[Superhawk996]

I did run into issues with the OEM style mount and that Clewett kit. Somebody could make it work.

I too am NOT going to be cutting a hole. If it needs adjusting or replacing, I will just drop the engine.

@nditiz1

Thanks! I thought there was something about it. I definately plan to use the OEM style mount for NVH reasons. Hmm. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Did you happen to grab a picture of how bad the interference was? I wonder If I could modify a MadDog mount to make it work?

[nditiz1]

I did take pics.

I'll shoot some over to you. The fit was very close. With some washers you probably could get it to work. I was worried about shift rods and trans mounts and all so I went back to stock setup.

[Mark Henry]

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This makes my life so much easier.

@Mark Henry

Love the red fan. I've been debating whether or not I'd need to have a red fan in a 914 since you really can't see it. This might have put me over the top. Did you powder coat or paint?

It just seems right.

Plus it adds like 15 HP right (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Someday I'll be sitting by the side of the road with a tossed fan belt wishing I had just cut the damn hole. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)

The fan was red when I got it in a parts lot, I knew it couldn't be seen so I ran with it. Not sure if it's powdercoat or catalyzed auto paint.

I think Motor Miester used to paint their fans red. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[sixnotfour]

Hardest belt ever to change is a 76 with air pump....just sayin..

[dr.tim]

Any leads on how to get the specialized tools—particularly for the fan belt?

2) What ever magic low profile tool you can find to turn the fan pulley nut that fits between the nut and the bulkhead.

Make one. Welder, 24mm socket, 1” angle iron.

[Superhawk996]

Make one. Welder, 24mm socket, 1” angle iron.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) extra points for making your own. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Love it. Bookmarked.

[mepstein]

Someone had put a torch to a flat wrench and put some bends in it to access the nut. Looked pretty slick. I’ll try to find a pic.

Found it


I was thinking that one easy alternative to a hatch would be a 1-1.5” hole in front of the fan pulley nut. Just large enough to stick a socket or impact gun to the nut. You would still have to work all the parts on and off through the engine bay but it’s really loosening and tightening that nut that causes issues.

Disclaimer - I’ve never fixed one on the road so no real experience.

[Maltese Falcon]

Small access plate on Sonauto #40

[GeorgeRud]

I also just got a closed end wrench for the pulley nut and bent it with a torch to get the needed clearance at the firewall. However, I think that dropping the engine and doing all the service needed at once is a much less frustrating choice.