jimbo in MI wrote:Couple thoughts:
At first I was envisioning you would keep the P/S where it is on 3.3, but convert to v-belt.
Seems like it would be low enough to clear the brake master cylinder. You could then move
the alternator up front either above or in place of the A/C, using the serp belt. It will be very
tough to keep the A/C and P/S- space is tight. I kept it simple and eliminated the A/C.
This is the rough sketch I sent
jimbo in MI wrote:
In your drawing I imagine the alternator will be v-belt and the other side will be serpentine?
V-belt do not really like to be run on the back side like the water pump would be. The other
consideration is if a v-belt will have enough "friction" to drive the A/C and P/S. My experience
tells me it will be tough, that is where a wider belt will help.
Your way is nice because it will keep everything roughly in the same place as Neon. Everything
is rotating proper direction. The only thing you do not show is a way to tension the belts. Watch
the clearance between your front belt and the motor mount- it looks very close to hitting on paper.
The last consideration is the amount of space available. The serp belt system I used is pretty
compact, but I am still within 1"-1.5" (25mm-40mm?) of the frame rail.
On the UK mk1 Neons the Power steering pump is ona pivoted bracket which is used to tension
the V belt that drives the power steering pump and the A/C.
As for clearance of the frame I'm thinking of reusing a belt roller off the serpintine layout to help
clearance around it if possible.
Both Jimbo and my self have wondered about the differences with the crank pullies, so after 4 days
3 pulley pullers and a lot of swearing the 4 pot pulley came off. Then I turned my attentions to the
v6's pulley, 20 fecken minutes and most of that was I was trying to stop the family dog getting in
the way!! Pictures below of the reverse of bothe the V6 is on the right the left is the standard neon.
A sleeve can be put on the Neon's crank pully to make it fit tightly onto the V6's shaft, apparently
any good machine shop can do this acording to my friendly mechanic. The question is how much?
Also as I removed the injector rail the O-rings were in a bad state.
Just boought a kit with the following components:
* 6 Upper Viton O-Rings
* 6 Lower Viton O-Rings
* 6 High Flow Replacement Filters
For £14.00 including postage from the USA thats a lot cheaper than the dealers.