Porsche 356 C 1600 V-Belt ReplacementOur first Gatsby’s Garage Repair Manual walks you step-by-step through replacing the generator V-belt on a 356, from making the car safe to setting correct belt tension with shims. Built from original Porsche workshop procedures and diagrams, then rewritten in clear modern language with clean new visuals, it’s designed so even a first-time 356 owner can tackle a snapped belt confidently at home or on the side of the road.
We reccomend that every 356 Owner carries a spare belt and the 36 mm wrench for the generarator pully nut.
Changing the V-Belt on Our 356 – Start to Finish
In this video I follow the Gatsby’s Garage Repair Manual step-by-step to replace the generator V-belt on my 1963 Porsche 356 C. You’ll see exactly how the manual guides each move—from loosening the pulley and sorting shims to setting tension and firing the car back to life. It’s a simple job, but hearing the engine settle into a healthy idle with the warning light off is one of the best feelings a classic-car owner can have.