Q: Serpentine belt remove/replace
Trying to remove/replace serpentine belt, am able to release tensioner and remove belt from alternator and a/c pulley's but the crank pulley is being difficult b/c there is very little space between the pulley and a radiator hose. Does the car have to be lifted to replace this belt and/or is there another belt technique other than the normal for figure 8 method i should use/
My car has 121000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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