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Belt Replacement Diagram
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Belt Replacement Diagram
Replaced the water pump on 97 Ford Aerostar...cannot remember how the belts went...mainly the alternator belt..could someone please please send me a
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My grandaughter has missed school because we cannot get it going
I thank you so much
rose
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My grandaughter has missed school because we cannot get it going
I thank you so much
rose
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I still can't reinstall the belt without the diagram myself. I cringed when I had to remove it to replace the A/C hoses 
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For future users here are all the diagrams.
3.0 Engine
3.0 (Non-Serpentine 2 Belt Models W/ AC)
3.0 (Non-Serpentine 2 Belt Models W/O AC)
4.0 Engine
.For future users here are all the diagrams.
3.0 Engine
3.0 (Non-Serpentine 2 Belt Models W/ AC)
3.0 (Non-Serpentine 2 Belt Models W/O AC)
4.0 Engine
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rose181 thanks for joining the Aero Forum,
what life span/mileage is the Aero group getting out of serpentine belt...engine size, a/c and belt brand?
has anyone found a belt brand that lasts longer?
i get about 50k before glazing and cracking becomes severe especially on smooth backside from water pump drive....4L w A/C, Goodyear
what life span/mileage is the Aero group getting out of serpentine belt...engine size, a/c and belt brand?
has anyone found a belt brand that lasts longer?
i get about 50k before glazing and cracking becomes severe especially on smooth backside from water pump drive....4L w A/C, Goodyear
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Rose,
Your description sounds like you have more than one belt, which implies a 3 liter engine? I thought that by 1997, they all went to a single serpentine belt. In any case, I think the diagrams that krankshaft provided should have them covered, with one potential problem:
The routings for the 4 liter engine didn't look quite right to me, so I just went out to my van to verify. On my engine, the pulley at position 3 is a tensioner, while the one at position 8 is an idler. Both these pulleys have smooth working surfaces, and the flat part on the back of the belt rides on them. The diagrams show the ribbed surface of the belt riding on the pulley at position 8. Otherwise, all the accessories are in the right places.
Did the 4 liter engine in the 97 Aerostars come with different front dress configurations than previous years?
Your description sounds like you have more than one belt, which implies a 3 liter engine? I thought that by 1997, they all went to a single serpentine belt. In any case, I think the diagrams that krankshaft provided should have them covered, with one potential problem:
The routings for the 4 liter engine didn't look quite right to me, so I just went out to my van to verify. On my engine, the pulley at position 3 is a tensioner, while the one at position 8 is an idler. Both these pulleys have smooth working surfaces, and the flat part on the back of the belt rides on them. The diagrams show the ribbed surface of the belt riding on the pulley at position 8. Otherwise, all the accessories are in the right places.
Did the 4 liter engine in the 97 Aerostars come with different front dress configurations than previous years?
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I got to add my two cents also......I have the 2 belt set up with AC on my 91 3.0. However the above diagram for 2 belt with AC does not match my set up. My set up has an idler pulley between the AC and the crank pulley. It sits up higher than the AC and CS pulley and the back of the belt rides on it....
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Originally Posted by 96_4wdr
rose181 thanks for joining the Aero Forum,
what life span/mileage is the Aero group getting out of serpentine belt...engine size, a/c and belt brand?
has anyone found a belt brand that lasts longer?
i get about 50k before glazing and cracking becomes severe especially on smooth backside from water pump drive....4L w A/C, Goodyear
what life span/mileage is the Aero group getting out of serpentine belt...engine size, a/c and belt brand?
has anyone found a belt brand that lasts longer?
i get about 50k before glazing and cracking becomes severe especially on smooth backside from water pump drive....4L w A/C, Goodyear
Originally Posted by xfwd
Did the 4 liter engine in the 97 Aerostars come with different front dress configurations than previous years?
My belt needs replaced,it's looking a little frayed and am curious about any responses to 96'-4wdrs questions and others. What belt brand? Longevity?? Mine has about 66K on it 4L & has AC.
Havent'been doin' much cork-screwed my back in a stupid fall the end of June and just getting around again.
Last edited by Maybe; Sep 11, 2006 at 05:56 PM.
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I need Help
I have a 1997 3.0 2wd Aerostar van i had to change the fan belt but i cant remember how to get it back on i have been all over the internet looking for the right diagram with no luck, then i found you guys and was reading through the threads and saw that you might be able to send me a diagram my e-mail is droskies420@yahoo.com if you will send me one that would be the greatest thing in the world
thanks
Droskies
thanks
Droskies
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welcome droskies420
with or without a/c?
http://www.autozone.com/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/14/9d/0f/0900823d80149d0f/repairInfoPages.htm
i hate serpentine belts when i have to take off or put one on but love them when they last 3 times longer than an old V belt
with or without a/c?
http://www.autozone.com/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/14/9d/0f/0900823d80149d0f/repairInfoPages.htm
i hate serpentine belts when i have to take off or put one on but love them when they last 3 times longer than an old V belt
Last edited by 96_4wdr; Nov 29, 2007 at 08:25 PM.