As my small fan belt snapped and took the big one with it I’m replacing all belts idlers etc but I’m unsure how to fit the fan belt as it’s a stretch fit, I’ve seen mention of a special tool but is there another way or different tools anyone can recommend before I start on Saturday 2012 Range Rover Westminster 4.4 TDV8
2006 Discovery 3 HSE 260k miles and still going strong with a new owner

I and at least 1 other person has clamped the belt to the pulley at its 1st contact point (about 2-oclock IIRC) using a small piece of wood and a small G-clamp then turned the crankshaft using a socket.

I used one of these without issues…

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144524272475?mk...media=COPY Currently driving: 2012 L322 SE Overfinch 4.4 tdv8

Past rides:
2014 Audi Q7 3.0d (good riddance)
2010 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged
2011 L320 HSE 3.0 sdv6
2014 Jaguar XF-RS 5.0 supercharged
2007 BMW 535D
2005 Mini Cooper S

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There is a special tool to fit, along with various generic stretch belt tools

Can be done without but is a bit of a faff

All sorted thanks for the replies I used a small
G cramp and thin but if mdf and turned the crank making sure the belt went onto the top pulley perfectly all on now 2012 Range Rover Westminster 4.4 TDV8
2006 Discovery 3 HSE 260k miles and still going strong with a new owner