ENGINE TUNE-UP

B2-6prose procedure

K8 engine (1.8L V6) drive belt routing varies by accessory: Generator, Generator + A/C, P/S.

1
Verify that there is no buildup of rust or scale around the radiator cap, filler cap, or filler neck.
2
Verify that the coolant is free of oil.
3
Replace the coolant if necessary.

DRIVE BELT

1
Check the drive belts for wear, cracks, and fraying. Replace if necessary.
2
Verify that the drive belts are correctly mounted on the pulleys.
3
Check the drive belt deflection when the engine is cold, or at least 30 minutes after the engine has stopped. Apply moderate pressure 98 N {10kgf, 22 lbf} midway between the specified pulleys.
4
If the deflection is not within the specification, adjust it. (Refer to page B2-7.)

Drive belt	New *	Used	Limit
Generator	6.0-7.0 {0.24-0.27}	7.0-8.0 {0.28-0.31}	9.0 {0.35}
Generator + A/C	5.5-6.5 {0.22-0.25}	6.5-7.5 {0.26-0.29}	8.0 {0.32}
P/S	6.0-7.0 {0.24-0.27}	7.0-8.0 {0.28-0.31}	9.0 {0.35}

Generator

New *6.0-7.0 {0.24-0.27}

Used7.0-8.0 {0.28-0.31}

Limit9.0 {0.35}

Generator + A/C

New *5.5-6.5 {0.22-0.25}

Used6.5-7.5 {0.26-0.29}

Limit8.0 {0.32}

P/S

New *6.0-7.0 {0.24-0.27}

Used7.0-8.0 {0.28-0.31}

Limit9.0 {0.35}

NOTE

* A belt that has been on a running engine for less than five minutes.