Fan belt change on 1996 Astra 1.6 8V

[Graeme Lindsay-Foot]

Has anybody got any advice on how to change the auxiliary drive belt on a 1996 Astra 1.6 8V? Haynes (gaaah) says I need engine lifting gear in order to remove that engine mounting...it's a ribbed belt not a V by the way. Can it be jacked adequately anywhere, rather than me hiring a hoist for what has always been a minor job on other cars?

 

[Mike (archive)]

On level ground use a bottle jack under the sump just to take the weight of the engine. However, use a piece of wood to spreadthe load otherwise it will go through the sump. dont try to lift the engine, just take the weight and support it.

Mike