I have to replace the fan belt on a vauxhall astra (M) 1.4 3dr hatchback (the old one snapped and fell off). I can't work out how to get it around what appears to be the engine support, bolted at one end to the bulk and the other the chassis. Is there a simple way of supporting the engine or does it need to go to a garage.

Rob, April 2006

Rob, im sorry about the first reply i have recently replaced a water pump on a vauxhall corsa and the engine mount had to be removed so im sorry....just place a jack under the engine closest to the mount apply lift on jack remove bolts holding engine mount and remove mount place fanbelt on and adjust pulley replace mount remove jack good luck m8

alanmellor, June 2006

it sound like you dont realy know what you are doing you shouldnt have to remove any engine supports to change a simple thing as a fanbelt save your self time and effort and take it to the garage.

alan mellor, April 2006