Is this link any help?
Bert Rowe's-mercedes-Benz 'A'-class info. Poly 'V' Belt replacement, Crankshaft pulley wheel problems.
You can buy (or could when my wife had a W168) a CD from this site which is useful if you do any maintenance yourself. It looked a bit tight for space to me so I had ours done by our local indie, it didn't take long and was reasonably priced, although that was a few years ago.
Bert Rowe's-mercedes-Benz 'A'-class info. Poly 'V' Belt replacement, Crankshaft pulley wheel problems.
You can buy (or could when my wife had a W168) a CD from this site which is useful if you do any maintenance yourself. It looked a bit tight for space to me so I had ours done by our local indie, it didn't take long and was reasonably priced, although that was a few years ago.
I've been quoted £60-£70 but I think it's too much just for a belt to be fitted
area51
Active Member
The belt is quite easy to change, if a little fiddly due to a lack of space. Half an hour should see it done.
You'll need to jack the car up and change the belt from underneath. Make a note of the belt routing before taking the old belt off.
You'll need to jack the car up and change the belt from underneath. Make a note of the belt routing before taking the old belt off.
What bolts need to be undone to slacken the belt? And what tools? Thank you
Benza750
Active Member
It is automatic tensioning. No bolts to undo. You do need a long spanner or belt tool to get to the tensioner.
Wouldn't attempt it unless you can get it on a proper garage ramp.
Price quoted is pretty reasonable if including parts, labour & vat.
Wouldn't attempt it unless you can get it on a proper garage ramp.
Price quoted is pretty reasonable if including parts, labour & vat.
£60 was just labour.. Then part and vat.
I was going to get it up on axle stands on Saturday to have a look but my mums car alarm went on one and had to fix it.
For £60 is it really worth laying on the floor in the cold getting dirty and scraping your knuckles ?
Yes it is. You don't get the same feeling as when you do things your self!
Just want to know all I can before I try it.
I serviced, replaced aux belt and fixed an alarm on my mums smart forfour on Saturday and it was a pice of pee to do, with only the alarm taking abit longer to sort out.
Now I saved my mum around £300 -£55 for parts. Made her happy
area51
Active Member
£60 sounds a lot considering how little is involved in fitting a new belt, but then I always try to do all my own repairs/servicing myself.
That kind of money, to my mind, represents a very worthwhile saving and as you say there is also the satisfaction and sense of achievement that comes from a job well done. Getting dirty etc. just adds to this.
That kind of money, to my mind, represents a very worthwhile saving and as you say there is also the satisfaction and sense of achievement that comes from a job well done. Getting dirty etc. just adds to this.
area51
Active Member
I didn't need to touch the wheel arch liner when I last changed the belt on mine..
Good luck, please let us know how you get on.
Good luck, please let us know how you get on.
They probably tell you to do it as they did to take the pic :bannana:
forrera
Active Member
this belt is more reliable than many other things on the car, all you need is long 15mm spanner to release the tension, do it as if you're tightening the bolt. after removing the belt turn the pulleys with your finger and check if any of them is noisy, no A/C then you should have only 2 pulleys, as they are prone to go noisy.
