Do I have to release the engine mounts and jack up the engine a little in order to replace the serpentine belt? +3|||The engine actually needs to be lowered a bit, and can be supported by a jack. It%26#039;s easier if you loosen the bolts, then only take one out at a time as you take the belt off. To loosen the tensioner it%26#039;s a 3/8%26quot; breaker bar. It can be done with a regular 3/8%26quot; ratchet, but it%26#039;s a pain to fit it in there. The long thin breaker bar makes it a piece of cake.|||Find the Belt tensioner, It is spring loaded. I believe a 1/2 inch ratchet or breaker bar to push back against the spring.. If you have the new belt there with you when taking old one off, it will be alot easier to remember the belt direction in case you dont have the sticker on the core support.|||No, just find the tensioner and release the tension on the band.
If its a 3.4 engine it will have a belt routing picture where the belt is.
If its a 3.8 i believe it should be somewhere on the left side, next to the belt anyway.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Is it more important to change antifreeze or serpentine belt?
I got my oil changed today, and the guy told me I need a new serpentine belt and I need new antifreeze. I can only afford to get one thing at a time. What is more important?|||I don%26#039;t know what the temp. is where you are but with it being winter I would go with antifreeze first. A serpentine belt will run a long time even if it has cracks in it. if it brake%26#039;s your are stopped in your tracks. but no major damage.
if the block cracks from freezing it will cost a lot to fix you car.but you can get an antifreeze tester at an auto parts store to see what temp. your antifreeze is good for. to help choose you option.
to check you antifreeze
1. make sure you car is cold
2. take off the radiator cap
use the antifreeze tester to check you antifreeze|||You can buy anti-freeze and do it yourself. If the coolant that is in it looks nasty, then you might want to drain it, flush it out, and then fill it with new coolant. Either get pre-mixed (water/coolant) or buy 100% coolant and mix it yourself (never run 100% coolant by itself, and NEVER run just water).
As far as the serpentine belt, if you are mechanically inclined, it usually isn%26#039;t that difficult - there will be a tensioner that you have to figure out how to release, and the belt just comes off (you might have to remove some stuff to get to it though).
I usually just wait for belts like that to fail (in most cases the belt doesn%26#039;t fail - it will be the tensioner, or one of the accessories that will fail, and take the belt with it.
If you don%26#039;t want to mess with it, call around and get quotes.|||Serpentine Belt - If this fails, you may lose power steering, charging system, and air conditioning. The engine may overheat, become hard to steer and the battery will eventually go dead. A broken serpentine belt can also cause the timing belt to jump and do internal engine damage.
Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) - Coolant loses it%26#039;s ability to protect the engine against corrosion and freezing. It should be replaced every 30,000 miles or so, depending on the type of coolant. It%26#039;s unlikely the coolant will %26quot;fail%26quot;, it just offers less protection.
My recommendation is to have the shop tell you which is more urgent. There are different levels severity when it comes to a part needing replacement. I use the 1-5 system, 1 = needs replacement now, may fail very soon! 5 = brand new part! Have them tell you the severity of the condition. A good shop will prioritize this for you, if they wont, consider a second opinion.|||Changing the antifreeze in your cooling system is a good idea and will promote longer life of your engine. You should try to have this done (with a flush) every couple of years.
However, if the mechanic told you your serpentine belt needs replacing, you should give that priority. If this belt is cracked and/or badly worn and ends up breaking, you will be stuck towing your car to a garage. This will mean more expense and probable inconvenience. If you trust that this mechanic told you the truth (or you looked and the belt looks bad), I would definitely do that one first!|||You probably don%26#039;t need either. They make their money by ripping off the public.
How long has the belt/antifreeze been in the car?
If longer than a few years, get the antifreeze changed first b/c if it%26#039;s bad you risk having the water freeze and the block cracking or the water pump being damaged. If the belt breaks at least you can drive it a mile or so afterwards.|||Have you been adding water to your radiator? If not, I suspect it%26#039;s okay. You can have it checked elsewhere ( it%26#039;s only a specific gravity check). Anti freeze is now used all year and I never change mine. You might consider adding a can of antirust and water pump lubricant .|||If the antifreeze is over 2 years old, I recommend having it changed before the serpentine belt. Buy a new serpentine belt for your car and if it breaks, you%26#039;ll have it for the road repair service to replace on the road.|||Hi
You can buy anti freeze and put it in yourself
if the block cracks from freezing it will cost a lot to fix you car.but you can get an antifreeze tester at an auto parts store to see what temp. your antifreeze is good for. to help choose you option.
to check you antifreeze
1. make sure you car is cold
2. take off the radiator cap
use the antifreeze tester to check you antifreeze|||You can buy anti-freeze and do it yourself. If the coolant that is in it looks nasty, then you might want to drain it, flush it out, and then fill it with new coolant. Either get pre-mixed (water/coolant) or buy 100% coolant and mix it yourself (never run 100% coolant by itself, and NEVER run just water).
As far as the serpentine belt, if you are mechanically inclined, it usually isn%26#039;t that difficult - there will be a tensioner that you have to figure out how to release, and the belt just comes off (you might have to remove some stuff to get to it though).
I usually just wait for belts like that to fail (in most cases the belt doesn%26#039;t fail - it will be the tensioner, or one of the accessories that will fail, and take the belt with it.
If you don%26#039;t want to mess with it, call around and get quotes.|||Serpentine Belt - If this fails, you may lose power steering, charging system, and air conditioning. The engine may overheat, become hard to steer and the battery will eventually go dead. A broken serpentine belt can also cause the timing belt to jump and do internal engine damage.
Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) - Coolant loses it%26#039;s ability to protect the engine against corrosion and freezing. It should be replaced every 30,000 miles or so, depending on the type of coolant. It%26#039;s unlikely the coolant will %26quot;fail%26quot;, it just offers less protection.
My recommendation is to have the shop tell you which is more urgent. There are different levels severity when it comes to a part needing replacement. I use the 1-5 system, 1 = needs replacement now, may fail very soon! 5 = brand new part! Have them tell you the severity of the condition. A good shop will prioritize this for you, if they wont, consider a second opinion.|||Changing the antifreeze in your cooling system is a good idea and will promote longer life of your engine. You should try to have this done (with a flush) every couple of years.
However, if the mechanic told you your serpentine belt needs replacing, you should give that priority. If this belt is cracked and/or badly worn and ends up breaking, you will be stuck towing your car to a garage. This will mean more expense and probable inconvenience. If you trust that this mechanic told you the truth (or you looked and the belt looks bad), I would definitely do that one first!|||You probably don%26#039;t need either. They make their money by ripping off the public.
How long has the belt/antifreeze been in the car?
If longer than a few years, get the antifreeze changed first b/c if it%26#039;s bad you risk having the water freeze and the block cracking or the water pump being damaged. If the belt breaks at least you can drive it a mile or so afterwards.|||Have you been adding water to your radiator? If not, I suspect it%26#039;s okay. You can have it checked elsewhere ( it%26#039;s only a specific gravity check). Anti freeze is now used all year and I never change mine. You might consider adding a can of antirust and water pump lubricant .|||If the antifreeze is over 2 years old, I recommend having it changed before the serpentine belt. Buy a new serpentine belt for your car and if it breaks, you%26#039;ll have it for the road repair service to replace on the road.|||Hi
You can buy anti freeze and put it in yourself
Can I change the serpentine belt on my '93 Jeep Cherokee myself?
I have a %26#039;93 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0 L and the serpentine belt broke. The auto repair place says $60 to fix it. Should I try to fix it myself or just take it in? If I do it myself, I%26#039;ll have to look it up online anyway so if anyone thinks that I should try it, instructions would be helpful.|||if you have the tools and a place to work on it, and someone who knows what he/she is doing if you mess up, sure go for it.|||There should be a belt routing diagram on the vehicle under the hood above the radiator. They%26#039;re easy to replace, just follow the routing diagram, and if your vehicle%26#039;s missing that label email me at wsevier@yahoo.com and I will email you a diagram.|||Well ,you may be in for more than $60,in repairs !. I have to assume that the car was running at the time the belt broke, since you have a 4Liter engine ,there is less chance of valve damage,when the belt broke ! control of the over head cam was lost .This will result in the motor loosing its timing and you may also have bent intake valve,depending on how fast the motor was running,if you were at idel speed when it happened you may not have serious damage,after the belt breaks the #1 cyl intake valve may have hit the piston, try replacing the belt ,watch for antifreeze in the oil , black or blue smoke and antifreeze in tne exhaust pipe see how the car runs with new belt listen for ratteling sounds at the #1side of motorshould be on left side ,its a big motor so you may get some more time out of it . worst case buy a used motor if you did recieve damage,dont let the garage rip you off! you will need to remit complete engine timing.you may get out under $200 if lucky.its at least 2hrs labor to install belt ,and 30 -60 mins to reset motor ,that should be all to get her running.Good Luck!,you may contact me at %26quot;xdrxxx@rogers.com.|||Open the hood and look......there should be a diagram of the serpentine belt and how it wraps around the pulleys, usually found on top the radiator. You might need someone to hold the tensioner back for you while installing the belt.|||I have an %26#039;88 Cherokee and I have replaced the serpentine belt myself. You need a good assortment of socket wrenches (both metric and SAE), short extenders, Liquid Wrench and lots of patience.
Go to a Jeep dealer and ask them to print out the exploded diagram showing how the serpentine belt is snaked thru the engine accessories. Or better yet, buy the Chilton%26#039;s manual for the vehicle - it%26#039;s a good investment.
Next, remove the air cleaner box and its connecting hose to the throttle body, to give yourself more room to work in the front of the engine.
I had to remove both the electrical and mechanical fans. The elect fan has a connecting wire and a couple of screws holding it to the radiator cross piece. The mechanical fan is a pain in the b*tt to remove - there is very little clearance between the radiator and fan blade assembly, so you need to use box or open-ended wrenches to loosen each bolt. This step takes the most time so be patient.
You also need to loosen the bolts holding the power steering pump on the driver%26#039;s side. One is holding bolt and the other is a long tensioner bolt which is positioned horigzontally under the PS pump, which screws in %26amp; out out to tighten/loosen the serp. belt.
When the belt is loose enough, slide it off all the pulleys, replace it with your new belt according to the diagram and retighten the belt at the PS pump. Then replace all the hardware, fans and air filter box and you are done.
Good luck.|||i own a repair shop ,and i really don%26#039;t think you should try it,a lot of people who have thought they could have messed there cars up by trying,if this thing isn%26#039;t on right it will come back off,and you,ll loose everything,i think if i was you id take it in and have it done,especially if that%26#039;s the only thing you have to drive,good luck i hope this helps.|||Changing a serpentine belt isn%26#039;t very hard. Usually there is a sticker under the hood that shows the route the belt is supposed to go. If there isn%26#039;t you can go to autozone.com and look up repairs for your vehicle and it should show you the way the belt goes. One thing to remember is the side of the belt with the grooves in it match up with the pullies with the grooves in them. You put the smooth side of the belt against the smooth side of the pullies. It will be much easier if you can get a serpentine belt tool to use. If there is an autozone or advance auto parts near you they have tools to loan out. Other big chain parts stores may do the same thing.|||Yes you can. But I have a 99 cherokee, and it took me and my best friend to get the nut lose on the tensioner, so I dont think you could do it alone. It was really on there.
Its not a regular tensioner pulley, and it would take a while for me to explain it, and for you to find what Im talking about.
It has a bolt to hold the pulley in place, right through the pulley, and another bolt through the backside of the pulley that pulls it inward when tightened.|||$60? If this includes the cost of the belt, let them do it. It%26#039;s not a difficult DIY but not worth the time and bloody knuckles for $60.
Go to a Jeep dealer and ask them to print out the exploded diagram showing how the serpentine belt is snaked thru the engine accessories. Or better yet, buy the Chilton%26#039;s manual for the vehicle - it%26#039;s a good investment.
Next, remove the air cleaner box and its connecting hose to the throttle body, to give yourself more room to work in the front of the engine.
I had to remove both the electrical and mechanical fans. The elect fan has a connecting wire and a couple of screws holding it to the radiator cross piece. The mechanical fan is a pain in the b*tt to remove - there is very little clearance between the radiator and fan blade assembly, so you need to use box or open-ended wrenches to loosen each bolt. This step takes the most time so be patient.
You also need to loosen the bolts holding the power steering pump on the driver%26#039;s side. One is holding bolt and the other is a long tensioner bolt which is positioned horigzontally under the PS pump, which screws in %26amp; out out to tighten/loosen the serp. belt.
When the belt is loose enough, slide it off all the pulleys, replace it with your new belt according to the diagram and retighten the belt at the PS pump. Then replace all the hardware, fans and air filter box and you are done.
Good luck.|||i own a repair shop ,and i really don%26#039;t think you should try it,a lot of people who have thought they could have messed there cars up by trying,if this thing isn%26#039;t on right it will come back off,and you,ll loose everything,i think if i was you id take it in and have it done,especially if that%26#039;s the only thing you have to drive,good luck i hope this helps.|||Changing a serpentine belt isn%26#039;t very hard. Usually there is a sticker under the hood that shows the route the belt is supposed to go. If there isn%26#039;t you can go to autozone.com and look up repairs for your vehicle and it should show you the way the belt goes. One thing to remember is the side of the belt with the grooves in it match up with the pullies with the grooves in them. You put the smooth side of the belt against the smooth side of the pullies. It will be much easier if you can get a serpentine belt tool to use. If there is an autozone or advance auto parts near you they have tools to loan out. Other big chain parts stores may do the same thing.|||Yes you can. But I have a 99 cherokee, and it took me and my best friend to get the nut lose on the tensioner, so I dont think you could do it alone. It was really on there.
Its not a regular tensioner pulley, and it would take a while for me to explain it, and for you to find what Im talking about.
It has a bolt to hold the pulley in place, right through the pulley, and another bolt through the backside of the pulley that pulls it inward when tightened.|||$60? If this includes the cost of the belt, let them do it. It%26#039;s not a difficult DIY but not worth the time and bloody knuckles for $60.
I have a 2001 Saturn L Series. Does anyone know when you should change a serpentine belt?
When I bought the car it had 60,000 miles on it. Should I start changing everything?|||you should start doing maintenance items and a belt would be one of those items.
belt should have been changed at 36,000 just by maintenance intervals..
so 60,000 yes it should be changed
you will also want to do these things if not already done:
plugs and wires
engine flush at next oil change
fuel filter
trans service
coolant flush
brake fluid flush
these items are based on regular maintenance intervals|||When you see small cracks in it.|||The Saturn folks will tell you to replace it every 60k. Personally, I replace stuff when it breaks. I have 170k on my 2001 Saturn S Series... no problems.
Do this - take a look at the belt a couple of different times (it%26#039;ll stop in different places each time). How does it look? Frayed, cracked? If so, replace it... if not, don%26#039;t
belt should have been changed at 36,000 just by maintenance intervals..
so 60,000 yes it should be changed
you will also want to do these things if not already done:
plugs and wires
engine flush at next oil change
fuel filter
trans service
coolant flush
brake fluid flush
these items are based on regular maintenance intervals|||When you see small cracks in it.|||The Saturn folks will tell you to replace it every 60k. Personally, I replace stuff when it breaks. I have 170k on my 2001 Saturn S Series... no problems.
Do this - take a look at the belt a couple of different times (it%26#039;ll stop in different places each time). How does it look? Frayed, cracked? If so, replace it... if not, don%26#039;t
What does it take to change a serpentine belt on a '89 Ford Aerostar?
Hi,
The belt is cracked so it needs to be done,we really need the dependable ride. What I am wondering is, does anything need to come off to get the belt on, being a transverse mounted engine? And if so, do all I need to do is loosen up the idler pulley?? and what does that entail? Any and all feedback is appreciated.|||i did one a bunch of years back but all i remember is you need a 1/2 inch ratchet and a 3/8 loosen the pully stick the 1/2 in the hole and it will loosen just do the opposit with the new belt and dont tighten it too tight i do remember that replacing the spark plugs sucked on one side you have to go in the wheel openings|||I use a 3/8 ratchet and a cheater pipe and put it in the square hole in the idler pully and pull, I use the cheater as not to bust my knuckles in a small space.
The belt is cracked so it needs to be done,we really need the dependable ride. What I am wondering is, does anything need to come off to get the belt on, being a transverse mounted engine? And if so, do all I need to do is loosen up the idler pulley?? and what does that entail? Any and all feedback is appreciated.|||i did one a bunch of years back but all i remember is you need a 1/2 inch ratchet and a 3/8 loosen the pully stick the 1/2 in the hole and it will loosen just do the opposit with the new belt and dont tighten it too tight i do remember that replacing the spark plugs sucked on one side you have to go in the wheel openings|||I use a 3/8 ratchet and a cheater pipe and put it in the square hole in the idler pully and pull, I use the cheater as not to bust my knuckles in a small space.
How do I change the serpentine belt on my 2001 Toyota?
I see that there are 2 bolts on the tension releaser: one is part of the casing so I know I need to crank on that to release the tension to remove and re-install the belt, and the other one is in the center of the tension release unit and looks like it may hold it in place.
So, my quesiton is whether I need to loosen the bolt in the middle before releasing the tension to remove and replace the belt.
Thanks!|||Sounds like nobody ever broke anything in here, man. by the way you%26#039;re not gonna mess anything up just follow my directions. when pulling it off, loosen up the bolt in the center of the pulley, that will allow the pulley to move, then loosen up the bolt on the side( which is the tensioner), loosen it far enough for the belt to come free. when you put it back on, tighten the bolt on the side first, when you notice the belt is tight, tighten up the bolt in the center of the pulley and that should be it. no big deal . start the car up, nosquealing ... you%26#039;re good. go get yourself some TacoBell and spend them bucks you would of had to pay a mechanic to do it for you.|||It would be best if you don%26#039;t take anyone%26#039;s advice about HOW to do it. Go to your Toyota Dealer, and ask them, in parts, to order you a manual that will tell how to do it.|||if you need to ask this question you should not be attempting it ......... take it to a reputable mechanic before you screw something up|||Well I agree with the other dude, about not doing it yourself before you screw it up yourself, but on most cars, there is directionss underneath the hood, showing how you change the belt, but seriously I wouldnt do it if I were you, because you dont sound experienced in this field, and your probably going to screw up the timeing, SO DONT DO IT YOURSELF!!!, Have an experienced mechanic helping you (if you really want to do it yourself), but if I were you I%26#039;d just take it in...|||this car has no timing belt its a permenant chain inside the engine, so do worry about messing up the timing, find the tensioner pulley nut and pull it back with a wrench and slip off the belt , then look at the diagram under the hood to reapply new belt ,oh yeah pull back tensioner to slip belt back on. easy job
So, my quesiton is whether I need to loosen the bolt in the middle before releasing the tension to remove and replace the belt.
Thanks!|||Sounds like nobody ever broke anything in here, man. by the way you%26#039;re not gonna mess anything up just follow my directions. when pulling it off, loosen up the bolt in the center of the pulley, that will allow the pulley to move, then loosen up the bolt on the side( which is the tensioner), loosen it far enough for the belt to come free. when you put it back on, tighten the bolt on the side first, when you notice the belt is tight, tighten up the bolt in the center of the pulley and that should be it. no big deal . start the car up, nosquealing ... you%26#039;re good. go get yourself some TacoBell and spend them bucks you would of had to pay a mechanic to do it for you.|||It would be best if you don%26#039;t take anyone%26#039;s advice about HOW to do it. Go to your Toyota Dealer, and ask them, in parts, to order you a manual that will tell how to do it.|||if you need to ask this question you should not be attempting it ......... take it to a reputable mechanic before you screw something up|||Well I agree with the other dude, about not doing it yourself before you screw it up yourself, but on most cars, there is directionss underneath the hood, showing how you change the belt, but seriously I wouldnt do it if I were you, because you dont sound experienced in this field, and your probably going to screw up the timeing, SO DONT DO IT YOURSELF!!!, Have an experienced mechanic helping you (if you really want to do it yourself), but if I were you I%26#039;d just take it in...|||this car has no timing belt its a permenant chain inside the engine, so do worry about messing up the timing, find the tensioner pulley nut and pull it back with a wrench and slip off the belt , then look at the diagram under the hood to reapply new belt ,oh yeah pull back tensioner to slip belt back on. easy job
Help changing my serpentine belt!?
1985 Cadillac Deville. I have the belt mounted on all the pulleys but the tensioner. I can%26#039;t seem to get the tensioner pulley to budge. any suggestions?|||slip a 2-3 foot long pipe over your wrench. you need lots of leverage the release the tension|||well i don%26#039;t know if its the same on your as on my 98 Chevy Silverado but on the tensioner pulley you should see a square hole where the pulley itself is, you can just out a socket ratchet wrench in that without a socket and then crank down on it, makes it real easy, on mine you use a 1/2%26quot; drive ratchet, probably the same size on yours but might be a different ratchet size like a 3/4%26quot;, wouldn%26#039;t be 1/4%26quot; because that would be to small but i wouldn%26#039;t rule it out
fwf - the one on mine the spring is strong enough to where you can%26#039;t use your hands to just put it in place even one for a used one, even worse for a new one, you can if your strong enough but you have to be pretty strong, also it would mess up your hand, they have to have a strong spring to be useful, the bearing in the pulley will wear out before the spring so if its so wore out where you can easily move with your hands then the bearing will be bad also and just might as well replace the whole thing if its that easy, so you can%26#039;t just put it in place with your hands and it not hurt, trust me i%26#039;ve tried just to see if i could, im not weak but im not a big guy either and i couldn%26#039;t do it, i could get close but not enough, then i used a 1/2%26quot; drive ratchet wrench without a socket and no pipe just the ratchet and did it with ease because you have both a good handle and you use leverage lol|||The tensioner is spring loaded . You should be able to push/pull on it. If it doesn%26#039;t move at all, it needs to be replaced.
fwf - the one on mine the spring is strong enough to where you can%26#039;t use your hands to just put it in place even one for a used one, even worse for a new one, you can if your strong enough but you have to be pretty strong, also it would mess up your hand, they have to have a strong spring to be useful, the bearing in the pulley will wear out before the spring so if its so wore out where you can easily move with your hands then the bearing will be bad also and just might as well replace the whole thing if its that easy, so you can%26#039;t just put it in place with your hands and it not hurt, trust me i%26#039;ve tried just to see if i could, im not weak but im not a big guy either and i couldn%26#039;t do it, i could get close but not enough, then i used a 1/2%26quot; drive ratchet wrench without a socket and no pipe just the ratchet and did it with ease because you have both a good handle and you use leverage lol|||The tensioner is spring loaded . You should be able to push/pull on it. If it doesn%26#039;t move at all, it needs to be replaced.
How do I change the serpentine belt on my 2003 Kia Sedona?
The manual has no info for me. I need to know how to and something with a diagram would be nice. From visual inspection there are two seperate belts close in area. Are there two serpentine belts or is one of them something else? They look the same just wrapped around different things. I%26#039;m not just a girl and I want to take care of my own vehicle but I am lost about this and I could use some info. I do not want to take my mini into some shop so they can charge me an arm and a leg for something I%26#039;m sure I can do. Any valid info would be helpful, I have searched the internet with no progress, except I did find this place. Thanks.|||Wanna try yourself?
Register here:
http://www.kiatechinfo.com/index.asp
Kia and hyundai are the only manufacturers that give their service manuals free online.. after registering, you will have the same info as a dealer tech.. just go look for it under engines
those things use two seperate belts to run all the accessories (usually one is alternator and power steering, the other is for the a/c) and will require both to be replaced|||Change them both. Just put a socket or adjustable under the automatic tensioner and they pop right out; do the opposite to put the new ones in. I thought those things had a 100,000 mile warranty. What, no service plan? shame on you; you didn%26#039;t trust Toyota.|||Go to your nearest Auto Zone or Napa etc they will give you a diagram and explain how to replace the serpentine belt. Trust me just went through that about 6 months ago. Not fun!!|||belts usually not covered by a service plan, but I could be wrong.
I would start off talking to a mechanic, Just talking, explaining your problem (take the car with you) let them know you want to do it yourself. If no one will talk with you, (not at you) then find someone that will. there are a lot of honest mechanics around. Get some pointers, If you came to my shop I would just help you, proud of you for wanting to do it yourself, (good customer relations) My older daughters learn at there own speed, and I help them when needed. Give it a try. These belts can be a bit tricky, I have seen grown men almost cry when they come to me and say they cant get the belt back on,%26quot;its to long now%26quot; a little help is all that is needed. Good luck Dave
Register here:
http://www.kiatechinfo.com/index.asp
Kia and hyundai are the only manufacturers that give their service manuals free online.. after registering, you will have the same info as a dealer tech.. just go look for it under engines
those things use two seperate belts to run all the accessories (usually one is alternator and power steering, the other is for the a/c) and will require both to be replaced|||Change them both. Just put a socket or adjustable under the automatic tensioner and they pop right out; do the opposite to put the new ones in. I thought those things had a 100,000 mile warranty. What, no service plan? shame on you; you didn%26#039;t trust Toyota.|||Go to your nearest Auto Zone or Napa etc they will give you a diagram and explain how to replace the serpentine belt. Trust me just went through that about 6 months ago. Not fun!!|||belts usually not covered by a service plan, but I could be wrong.
I would start off talking to a mechanic, Just talking, explaining your problem (take the car with you) let them know you want to do it yourself. If no one will talk with you, (not at you) then find someone that will. there are a lot of honest mechanics around. Get some pointers, If you came to my shop I would just help you, proud of you for wanting to do it yourself, (good customer relations) My older daughters learn at there own speed, and I help them when needed. Give it a try. These belts can be a bit tricky, I have seen grown men almost cry when they come to me and say they cant get the belt back on,%26quot;its to long now%26quot; a little help is all that is needed. Good luck Dave
Just had serpentine belt on my Ford Taurus changed, yesterday my heater blowing cold air, today car wll not st?
Just had serpentine belt on my Ford Taurus changed over the weekend, yesterday my heater was only blowing cold air, now today my car will not start? Could both of these be related to the changing of the serpentine belt?|||yes, it sure appears that way. Your belt operates the water pump(moves coolant through engine which also heats vehicle) as well as the alternator(charges battery). I would assume your belt is wrong or put on wrong and has come off. check that first. Do not continue driving this way you will overheat the engine. was your steering hard to use? the belt also runs the power steering pump|||absolutely not, sounds like you got yourself a POS taurus!
sorry, anyways. it could be several problems all at once, the cold air only sounds like a low coolant or heater core problem, not starting? well does it crank and not fire? or does it do nothing at all? we need more details.|||Problem: It%26#039;s a Ford (American Made), Built Like Crap (UAW)
Solution: Audi, BMW, Ferrari or Mercedes-Benz, Built Better|||check the tension on the actual belt itself. when u press on it, does it feel tight/firm? maybe its ur timing belt and not serpentine belt. this will stop the whole engine if it is. when u change 1 belt, u have 2 change any/all the others, too. also, check ur coolant levels if ur heater is only blowing cold air out. u might have a loose hose or bad gasket somewhere!|||It%26#039;s a possibility, for the cause of the problem hasn%26#039;t been isolated. Your heater was only blowing cold air, now today your car will not start? @ the place I work, a car had problems starting, but I was unable to scan it, and my experience told me that the fuel pump was to blame. Note: see if you can isolate the problem, and take it from there.
sorry, anyways. it could be several problems all at once, the cold air only sounds like a low coolant or heater core problem, not starting? well does it crank and not fire? or does it do nothing at all? we need more details.|||Problem: It%26#039;s a Ford (American Made), Built Like Crap (UAW)
Solution: Audi, BMW, Ferrari or Mercedes-Benz, Built Better|||check the tension on the actual belt itself. when u press on it, does it feel tight/firm? maybe its ur timing belt and not serpentine belt. this will stop the whole engine if it is. when u change 1 belt, u have 2 change any/all the others, too. also, check ur coolant levels if ur heater is only blowing cold air out. u might have a loose hose or bad gasket somewhere!|||It%26#039;s a possibility, for the cause of the problem hasn%26#039;t been isolated. Your heater was only blowing cold air, now today your car will not start? @ the place I work, a car had problems starting, but I was unable to scan it, and my experience told me that the fuel pump was to blame. Note: see if you can isolate the problem, and take it from there.
How do I change the serpentine belt on my 98 Malibu, do I need special tools?
I need to change out the water pump, it is leaking, thought the belt may need to be changed at this time too. It has been wet.|||Breaker bar and socket are all the tools you need. Find the tensioner and twist it like the other guys say. But, one of the great improvements of the serpintene belt over the old belts is that they rarely need to be changed in the life of the car. If it is damaged or glazed in some way then change it. Other than that, just put the old one back on.|||If you are going to do it yourself, just ask the parts guy how to at the counter, maybe he will offer to come change it for you.|||should do all that stuff at the same time sense it all apart i take it to the dealer they have tools for that kind of work.|||A pry bar or long handled appropriate socket to release the tensioner(gently) and the appropriate wrenches for the water pump and some body fairly stout ought to do the trick...|||Under the hood of the car there will be a belt routing diagram. On that diagram it will tell you which pulley is the automatic tensioner. Sometimes the tensioner is hard to reach and a serpentine belt tool is needed but if the tensioner can be reached it usually needs to be rotated counter clockwise to relieve pressure on the belt. Once the pressure is relieved slip the belt off. Follow the belt routing diagram to install the new belt on the correct pulleys. Rotate the tensioner counter clockwise and slip the belt onto the last pulley. Before the engine is started make sure the belt is sitting flush on all of the pulleys or you will damage the new belt.|||I belive it is a 15mm on the tensioner once you have the belt depending on which motor it has you may have to take off the upper motor mount you will see after the belt is off if you have to or not other than sliding it over the smooth idler last it is fairly simple|||The main problem that needs to be addressed is the water pump. If you replace the belt but don%26#039;t fix the water pump, the belt will be toast soon after. The other thing is that most repair shops include a new belt with the price of replacing a water pump.
How to change serpentine belt 98 Corolla?
Hello,
I need to charge the serpentine belt on my wife鈥檚 corolla; it鈥檚 my first time working on the car. I see 2 pulleys which might be the tension pulley. 1 pulley is flat on the outside with no nut on it. The other pulley has a bolt on it but it looks alike a hex key goes on it or I鈥檓 I looking at the wrong pulleys. Please give me some advise I don鈥檛 want to start messing with the wrong pulleys..|||Hi, The best thing to do is push on the long side of the belt a look to see what moves. Some cars have square holes to put a breaker bar on, some just have flats to put a wrench on. Either way, draw a diagram of the belt routing and keep it in the car, just in case it breaks sometime. The rule is the smooth pulleys ride on the back of the belt, the grooved pulleys the front, or inside of the belt. You can do it..Geo|||You should be able to tell which pulley will move and remove tension just by looking at it. I know I had a Honda where I had to loosen the alternator because it actually put tension on the belt. Your best option if you don%26#039;t know much about this particular car is to invest in a a good repair manual for it. Honda%26#039;s and Toyota%26#039;s often have illogical repair steps.
I need to charge the serpentine belt on my wife鈥檚 corolla; it鈥檚 my first time working on the car. I see 2 pulleys which might be the tension pulley. 1 pulley is flat on the outside with no nut on it. The other pulley has a bolt on it but it looks alike a hex key goes on it or I鈥檓 I looking at the wrong pulleys. Please give me some advise I don鈥檛 want to start messing with the wrong pulleys..|||Hi, The best thing to do is push on the long side of the belt a look to see what moves. Some cars have square holes to put a breaker bar on, some just have flats to put a wrench on. Either way, draw a diagram of the belt routing and keep it in the car, just in case it breaks sometime. The rule is the smooth pulleys ride on the back of the belt, the grooved pulleys the front, or inside of the belt. You can do it..Geo|||You should be able to tell which pulley will move and remove tension just by looking at it. I know I had a Honda where I had to loosen the alternator because it actually put tension on the belt. Your best option if you don%26#039;t know much about this particular car is to invest in a a good repair manual for it. Honda%26#039;s and Toyota%26#039;s often have illogical repair steps.
When do you change Serpentine Belt?
how long should the Serpentine Belt last in a car?? I have a Chrysler LHS 94 and i was told it is time to change it? should i ASAP or are they just getting $$$ from a female.. it is cracked on the inside i have seen it|||biggest scam going. Take it from me, I walked off the service floor seven years ago and became an auto teacher because of these things. Serpentines can last up to ten years an an average car. When looking at the belt on the ribbed side, you need to replace it when there are two sections of ribbing missing within two inches from each other. If there is a small(1/2) piece missing from 1 rib, the belt is fine. The out(smooth)side of the belt will show signs of being worn out by turning a gray colour and threads are coming out around the edges. A multitude of tiny cracks on the inside is very normal because these belts are manufactured in a continuous strip, then they are cut to size and the ends bonded together. When you take something that was flat and curve it, say around a half dozen round pulleys of an engine, the inner circumference of the belt is smaller than the outer, causing the ribs to slightly fold over each other. After awhile, the ribs are folded and unfolded so often that they crack. I think physics has an explanation for this phenomena of rubber cracking like it does, as conservation of energy. If the belt is stretched, there is a wear indicator on every tensioner pulley. The movable arm piece of the pulley has a pointer that lies between two marks on the non movable part. As long as the pointer is between the two, the belt is fine.|||When it get%26#039;s cracked like that it is a good idea to change it but you can do it yourself. There is a diagram, usually located on your fan shroud. All you need is a 3/8 in ratchet or a 15 millimeter wrench depending on what your tension wheel front center looks like. I%26#039;ve even had them where they were 9/16. A little help from someone is nice. But you can do it yourself. Some people don%26#039;t change them till they break.|||If it is cracked, also called dry rot, then yes it is time to change it! They are very low cost and sometimes can be done on your own, but sounds like you may not have the know how(no offense!) and its better to replace it now than later when you are stranded on the side of the road after it shreds to pieces and causes more damage! So i say buy the part and pay the mechanics labor only, most shops mark up parts and make their money there. Most mechanics work per the job not by the hour, so your looking at a 30 minute-1 1/2 hour job at the most, and most labor rates are anywhere from $40.00-$75.00 dollars per hour on the job.
Good luck!|||Cracks are not good, and I%26#039;ve also seen them run a long time with the cracks (dry rot). I will always change my belt at about 65 to75,000 mile mark. Just about all that I%26#039;ve seen have cracks due to the overwhelming heat they are exposed to, most of the people I tell just keep driving it. They will drive it till it brakes and now they have no water pump, power steering, alternator, or air conditioning, and on top of all this they are now calling a tow truck for a $65.00 job that could have saved them. I recommend like I said to change it every 65 to 75,000 mile whether it needed it or not. It will save you in the long run, plus the Little bitty hassle of WORRY|||if any part of the belt is missing id change it asap but if its cracked its ur choise who knows how long it will last could last 1 hr or 5 years if u dont drive out of town much it may b ok 4 now but if u plan on a trip id change it to be safe hope this helps good luck
Good luck!|||Cracks are not good, and I%26#039;ve also seen them run a long time with the cracks (dry rot). I will always change my belt at about 65 to75,000 mile mark. Just about all that I%26#039;ve seen have cracks due to the overwhelming heat they are exposed to, most of the people I tell just keep driving it. They will drive it till it brakes and now they have no water pump, power steering, alternator, or air conditioning, and on top of all this they are now calling a tow truck for a $65.00 job that could have saved them. I recommend like I said to change it every 65 to 75,000 mile whether it needed it or not. It will save you in the long run, plus the Little bitty hassle of WORRY|||if any part of the belt is missing id change it asap but if its cracked its ur choise who knows how long it will last could last 1 hr or 5 years if u dont drive out of town much it may b ok 4 now but if u plan on a trip id change it to be safe hope this helps good luck
How much would it cost to change a serpentine belt on a 1994 GMC Vandura?
When I start the van and let it warm up there is like a screeching sound and then when I drive it it normally takes a long time to switch into first gear and to get going..could this be the serpentine belt?|||Serp belt has nothing to do with trans shifting while screeching noise could come from it.
With noise, start with checking the belt tensioner arm - it should return without binding after being swung by hand (make sure the engine is not running when testing this!).
This is an extremely common gm (not only gm) problem - the tensioner arm gets corroded, and doesn%26#039;t provide sufficient belt tightening.
Trans - sounds like you have leaking internal seal(s), and only overhaul or replacement will take care of that. But first check fluid level!|||The screeching during start up could be a belt but I doubt it. Serpentine belts are good for a long time, plus have self adjusters. Look at the belt, if the ribs on the bottom are cracked and split, replace it. It is easy and any car guy friend should be able to do it. I%26#039;m more concerned you have a transmission problem. Have you checked the fluid? Let us know some details..|||Screeching could be caused by the belt of one of the bearings it is driving on. Kind of sounds like your trans is slipping or low on fluid. Get some diagnosis done on it.|||before overhauling transmition check fluid if bron and smells burnt change fluid and filter first this sometimes takes care of this cause filter gets plugged
With noise, start with checking the belt tensioner arm - it should return without binding after being swung by hand (make sure the engine is not running when testing this!).
This is an extremely common gm (not only gm) problem - the tensioner arm gets corroded, and doesn%26#039;t provide sufficient belt tightening.
Trans - sounds like you have leaking internal seal(s), and only overhaul or replacement will take care of that. But first check fluid level!|||The screeching during start up could be a belt but I doubt it. Serpentine belts are good for a long time, plus have self adjusters. Look at the belt, if the ribs on the bottom are cracked and split, replace it. It is easy and any car guy friend should be able to do it. I%26#039;m more concerned you have a transmission problem. Have you checked the fluid? Let us know some details..|||Screeching could be caused by the belt of one of the bearings it is driving on. Kind of sounds like your trans is slipping or low on fluid. Get some diagnosis done on it.|||before overhauling transmition check fluid if bron and smells burnt change fluid and filter first this sometimes takes care of this cause filter gets plugged
How do I change the serpentine belt on my 1995 Ford Explorer?
I need to replace the serpentine belt on my Explorer but am on a seriously low budget. I%26#039;d like to save money by doing it myself. I%26#039;m fairly mechanically inclined, but I need someone to help explain to me how it works at least once. I%26#039;ve been unable to find the proper info for this on the web.
I would like to avoid going to the library and looking it up there if I could possibly get some help here on the net. Thanks!|||First go and buy a repair manual at a parts house, and see what it takes to do this. Can just look at it and see if you can do this. Also can go to the library and check out the book as well, thats alote less expensive. Some of these take special tools and might not be your cup of Tea.|||First take a paper and draw up a rough scetch of how the belt is routed. you need either a 1/2 inch breaker bar, or 1/2 wratchet.
you will see the square hole on the idler pulley. If it wont move pull and push untill it will. using the wratchet I recommend a pipe or cheater pipe on it for more leavarage. You are going to have to hold down the tension with one hand and slide the belt with the other hand.|||every thing the other guy said is right except for the size its a 3/8 drive ratchet not a 1/2 inch.|||look under the hood on the radiator support. there should be a diagram showing you how it goes on.
I would like to avoid going to the library and looking it up there if I could possibly get some help here on the net. Thanks!|||First go and buy a repair manual at a parts house, and see what it takes to do this. Can just look at it and see if you can do this. Also can go to the library and check out the book as well, thats alote less expensive. Some of these take special tools and might not be your cup of Tea.|||First take a paper and draw up a rough scetch of how the belt is routed. you need either a 1/2 inch breaker bar, or 1/2 wratchet.
you will see the square hole on the idler pulley. If it wont move pull and push untill it will. using the wratchet I recommend a pipe or cheater pipe on it for more leavarage. You are going to have to hold down the tension with one hand and slide the belt with the other hand.|||every thing the other guy said is right except for the size its a 3/8 drive ratchet not a 1/2 inch.|||look under the hood on the radiator support. there should be a diagram showing you how it goes on.
If you change the Serpentine belt on a 1997 olds cutlass and have to take off the motor mounts, will the motor?
If I change the Serpentine belt on a 1997 olds cutlass and have to take off the motor mounts, will the motor need a jack up under it?|||you dont need to take that mount off !!!!
remove the further most forward nut and stud (front of car...)
there is a spacer that will come out and then the belt will come right out.
it is tricky putting the spacer back in and you will need a female torx for the stud.
good luck |||Absolutely. Don%26#039;t ever take off a motor mount without holding up the engine. Make sure you have a swear jar and a case of beers handy when doing this one, btw. :-)|||yes and be very careful, there is a trick in doing that belt but its to complicated to explain.|||You do not have to take the motor mount all the way out, but you do have to disconnect it, and use a jack under the oil pan to raise or lower the motor slightly. You should use a wide, sturdy block of wood on top of the jack, as it is very easy to punch a hole in the Aluminum pans.
For a complete step-by-step procedure, with pictures, go here;
http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairG鈥?/a>
then select Year, Make, Model, and Engine. Then click the links for %26quot;General Information And Maintenance%26quot;, %26quot;Routine Maintenance And Tune-up%26quot;, and %26quot;Belts%26quot;. You can click on the pictures to enlarge them.
I actually prefer to remove the bolts on the motor side, and lower the motor slightly, as opposed to the way they show here;
http://econtent.autozone.com:24991/znetr鈥?/a>
or, if you prefer, you could take the whole plate out of the way, and just support the motor where it is.
This method also works good if you don%26#039;t have a jack. You can just stack some blocks of wood under the oil pan, then lift the front end of the car a little bit by hand, and slip in one last piece of wood to support the motor slightly. Then do the under hood stuff, and take the blocks of wood out to finish tightening the nuts on to the studs, after the rest is all put back together.
remove the further most forward nut and stud (front of car...)
there is a spacer that will come out and then the belt will come right out.
it is tricky putting the spacer back in and you will need a female torx for the stud.
good luck |||Absolutely. Don%26#039;t ever take off a motor mount without holding up the engine. Make sure you have a swear jar and a case of beers handy when doing this one, btw. :-)|||yes and be very careful, there is a trick in doing that belt but its to complicated to explain.|||You do not have to take the motor mount all the way out, but you do have to disconnect it, and use a jack under the oil pan to raise or lower the motor slightly. You should use a wide, sturdy block of wood on top of the jack, as it is very easy to punch a hole in the Aluminum pans.
For a complete step-by-step procedure, with pictures, go here;
http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairG鈥?/a>
then select Year, Make, Model, and Engine. Then click the links for %26quot;General Information And Maintenance%26quot;, %26quot;Routine Maintenance And Tune-up%26quot;, and %26quot;Belts%26quot;. You can click on the pictures to enlarge them.
I actually prefer to remove the bolts on the motor side, and lower the motor slightly, as opposed to the way they show here;
http://econtent.autozone.com:24991/znetr鈥?/a>
or, if you prefer, you could take the whole plate out of the way, and just support the motor where it is.
This method also works good if you don%26#039;t have a jack. You can just stack some blocks of wood under the oil pan, then lift the front end of the car a little bit by hand, and slip in one last piece of wood to support the motor slightly. Then do the under hood stuff, and take the blocks of wood out to finish tightening the nuts on to the studs, after the rest is all put back together.
I am changing the serpentine belt on my 2000 Ford Ranger...?
What size is the bolt head on the belt tensioner?
Is it Metric or English?
It is a tight space, should I use a socket or a open end wrench?
Thanks!|||Run to AutoZone and get the serpentine belt tool. You%26#039;ll have to pay a deposit, but you get all of it back. It has everything you need, like all the sizes it could be and a long bar to give you leverage. They can show you how to use it. It%26#039;s the easiest way. You can keep the tool as long as you need, then get a full refund.
hope this helps and you have an AutoZone or other parts store nearby.|||It usually is a 15mm bolt. Can try an open end wrench for the tight clearance, but will require a bit of muscle. Good luck.|||it is most likely 15 mm...use a box end wrench...and be sure to leave space for it to release.. not a difficult job if you have the correct tools|||you shouldnt have to remove the belt tensioner. It should be spring loaded. Usually use a socket wrench without a socket on it and push, it will remove the tension so you can remove the belt. Check for a sticker under the hood showing the belt routing, it may show you which way to push or pull the tensioner. You should also refer to it when putting on a new belt.|||you cant use a pry bar to push back on the tension er to release enough to get the belt off, put the new one on on all but the tension er and then just pry it back up and put the belt on. you don%26#039;t have to remove anything or worry about any metric/standard bolts.|||its 14mm use a socket and its in front top of engine.
Is it Metric or English?
It is a tight space, should I use a socket or a open end wrench?
Thanks!|||Run to AutoZone and get the serpentine belt tool. You%26#039;ll have to pay a deposit, but you get all of it back. It has everything you need, like all the sizes it could be and a long bar to give you leverage. They can show you how to use it. It%26#039;s the easiest way. You can keep the tool as long as you need, then get a full refund.
hope this helps and you have an AutoZone or other parts store nearby.|||It usually is a 15mm bolt. Can try an open end wrench for the tight clearance, but will require a bit of muscle. Good luck.|||it is most likely 15 mm...use a box end wrench...and be sure to leave space for it to release.. not a difficult job if you have the correct tools|||you shouldnt have to remove the belt tensioner. It should be spring loaded. Usually use a socket wrench without a socket on it and push, it will remove the tension so you can remove the belt. Check for a sticker under the hood showing the belt routing, it may show you which way to push or pull the tensioner. You should also refer to it when putting on a new belt.|||you cant use a pry bar to push back on the tension er to release enough to get the belt off, put the new one on on all but the tension er and then just pry it back up and put the belt on. you don%26#039;t have to remove anything or worry about any metric/standard bolts.|||its 14mm use a socket and its in front top of engine.
What steps do I take to change serpentine belt on 2003 Nissan Murano?
take a photo of the way it is routed, this will help you on installation, get a long handled wrinch, and de-tension the tensioner, pull the belt off the pulleys, walk it around the fan shroud and out the bottom, install is reverse of removal, ensure that the belt is seated properly on all the pulleys before starting the car at the end. alternatively jiffy lube does free install with belt purchase.|||real easy
diagram the belt route
de tension the tensioner
slip off belt
reverse process
diagram the belt route
de tension the tensioner
slip off belt
reverse process
How do you change the serpentine/drive belt on a Mazda6?
I had no problem changing the belts on my old Mustang, but I now have a Mazda6 2.3L and the belt is realy close to the engine. Any idea which pulley is the tension one. Or if it%26#039;s even worth changing it yourself? I%26#039;m trying to avoid paying $80 bucks labor for a $25 dollar belt.|||Some of them can be tough to thread around all the pulleys without raising the front of the car so you can get under the engine to position the belt. Then you need car ramps and jack stands for safety. One of the pulleys is the tensioner pulley which probably has a 1/2 inch (or similar metric) drive insert for a breaker bar to release its tension.|||there should be a diagraphm under the hood to show you the routing of the belt, don%26#039;t try taking the belt off until you have the diagraphm or you will be pulling your hair out, once you find the tensioner it%26#039;s a simple process, just release the tension on it and you will see the belt frees right up so you can take it off and then you just follow the diagraphm to route the new one, pull the tensioner back again and when the belt is where you want it just release the tensioner and your done.
Is it difficult for a fairly handy person to change the serpentine belt on a 1995 ford mustang.?
I am not nor do i claim to be a mechanic. I can do oil changes and spark plug changes. I lost my serpentine belt on the freeway yesterday pretty far from home and had to leave the car in a business park overnight....I am picking up a new belt today and would like to just put it in and drive the car home because towing it would cost a fortune.|||Changing the belt is simple. Release the tensioner and install the belt. But unless the belt just picked that moment to fly off, there is likely a reason it failed. Spin all your pulleys slowly, feeling and listening for noise or rough bearings. You may have another issue that caused the belt to come off, and will likely do it to the new belt as well.|||the schematic for the belt should be on a decal inside your engine bay. you would need a wrench to move the belt tensioner out of the way, but i%26#039;ve seen a single person install a serpentine belt before. if you can%26#039;t find the diagram... most auto parts stores should be able to show you one.|||you can change it pretty easy make sure you have a rachet that fits on wheel to tightenin front by the raditor|||Sometimes you just can%26#039;t seem to thread the new belt on without getting under the car to position the belt. If your car has that problem, you%26#039;ll need a couple of jack stands to put under the frame and suspension for safety when you crawl under the engine to position the belt. You%26#039;ll also need a diagram of how the belt threads around all the pulleys. You also need a 1/2 inch drive socket wrench or breaker bar to release the tension on the belt tensioner.|||It%26#039;s a piece of cake. Make sure that you draw or take note of EXACTLY how the belt is routed. Some cars have this info on the radiator core support, but not all.
Use a 1/2%26quot; Breaker Bar (either it will have a 1/2%26quot; square hole in the tensioner bracket, or you will need a socket to fit the pully bolt.) to rotate the tensioner up, loosening the belt. Slip it off the alternator pulley, and release the tensioner. Remove the belt the rest of the way.
Take the new belt and start at the bottom, loop it under the crank pulley, then start routing it around the rest. When you get all but the alternator pully routed, use the breaker bar to raise the tensioner back up and slip the belt onto the alternator. Double check that the belt is properly seated on every single pully prior to starting the engine. It is common for people to have the belt hanging off by one groove. When the engine is started, the edge of the pully will slice the part hanging over, ruining the belt.
Some auto parts will also print out the belt routing for you.
Check the part number of the new belt vs. the old one to ensure it is correct prior to installing the new one, or better yet, take the old one with you and have it matched.|||The hardest part is figuring out how to route the new belt. Hopefully you have a picture in your hand book to show you the correct way it goes on. Otherwise, just install your new belt and use a 15 mm wrench in a clockwise direction to loosen the tensioner and slip the belt under the tensioner .Then slack off the wrench and put it back in your toolbox. Your finished except make sure that the belt is sitting correctly in all of the pulleys. I wish you luck.|||It helps a ton to have an actual serpentine belt tool to pull the tentioner out of the way while sliding the new belt on. Ant auto parts store has these. There very economical if you know the nut size in the center of the tentioner.
The one I have is made by performance tool part # W8410. It%26#039;s two feet long 3/16 thick by an inch and a half wide. On the business end there%26#039;s a welded on 3/8 drive square for any size millimeter shallow socket you may need. It comes with three sockets and four 3/8 crows feet open end wrenches. If you have clearance a regular socket wrench will work with a length of pipe on the end. Be careful, regular wrenches can swat you in the face the angularity isn%26#039;t just right.|||Check the bearings on the alternator and idler pulley before installing the belt. On the idler arm there should be a 1/2%26quot; square hole, use a breaker bar or ratchet to move the arm for installing the belt.
Use a 1/2%26quot; Breaker Bar (either it will have a 1/2%26quot; square hole in the tensioner bracket, or you will need a socket to fit the pully bolt.) to rotate the tensioner up, loosening the belt. Slip it off the alternator pulley, and release the tensioner. Remove the belt the rest of the way.
Take the new belt and start at the bottom, loop it under the crank pulley, then start routing it around the rest. When you get all but the alternator pully routed, use the breaker bar to raise the tensioner back up and slip the belt onto the alternator. Double check that the belt is properly seated on every single pully prior to starting the engine. It is common for people to have the belt hanging off by one groove. When the engine is started, the edge of the pully will slice the part hanging over, ruining the belt.
Some auto parts will also print out the belt routing for you.
Check the part number of the new belt vs. the old one to ensure it is correct prior to installing the new one, or better yet, take the old one with you and have it matched.|||The hardest part is figuring out how to route the new belt. Hopefully you have a picture in your hand book to show you the correct way it goes on. Otherwise, just install your new belt and use a 15 mm wrench in a clockwise direction to loosen the tensioner and slip the belt under the tensioner .Then slack off the wrench and put it back in your toolbox. Your finished except make sure that the belt is sitting correctly in all of the pulleys. I wish you luck.|||It helps a ton to have an actual serpentine belt tool to pull the tentioner out of the way while sliding the new belt on. Ant auto parts store has these. There very economical if you know the nut size in the center of the tentioner.
The one I have is made by performance tool part # W8410. It%26#039;s two feet long 3/16 thick by an inch and a half wide. On the business end there%26#039;s a welded on 3/8 drive square for any size millimeter shallow socket you may need. It comes with three sockets and four 3/8 crows feet open end wrenches. If you have clearance a regular socket wrench will work with a length of pipe on the end. Be careful, regular wrenches can swat you in the face the angularity isn%26#039;t just right.|||Check the bearings on the alternator and idler pulley before installing the belt. On the idler arm there should be a 1/2%26quot; square hole, use a breaker bar or ratchet to move the arm for installing the belt.
How Do I Change Serpentine Belt On 2004 Taurus?
On older vehicles you can simply loosen a bolt on the alternator bracket and go from there. This one looks a little more complicated. its a 3.0 liter V-6. Front of engine is on passenger side of car.|||There is a tension pulley that keeps pressure on the belt. All you need to do is hook a ratchett to it and relieve the pressure while you slip the belt off and the new one on. It will be the pulley that is not connected to any kind of alternator or compressor.|||has idler bearing down low put a 3/8 ratchet in and off loads tension remove old r+r let slack out same way|||Special tool required or a 3/8 drive ratchet. Be careful because the tensioner has a lot of force behind it and you could hurt yourself.|||you need to back off the tension-er by using the tools previously mentioned if you are strong enough otherwise you need more leverage. You can borrow a special tool for this purpose from auto Zone or Kragen which will make the job easier. be sure to study the belt pattern before removing so you can have a good idea how the new one goes on. so you just relive the tension, slip off the old belt and then put the new one on.|||take it to the shop-not a job for inexp-or at least buy the manual-
How to change serpentine belt on 2002 celica gts?
Yeah my sis left me her car. And i want to change to belt because it is really cracked. So how do you release the tension on these dang cars so i can remove it and put the new belt in.|||Usually there is either a square hole for a 3/8 drive rathchet, or a 15 mm both head on the tensioner. Use whichever tool is appropriate to pull the tensioner back. sometimes you need to use a piece of pipe as a cheater bar for extra leverage.
How much to change serpentine belt 98 VW Passat ?
4 CYL|||it is simple task. get belt from auto parts store and do it yourself.
save some money.|||Well depending on which 4 cyl you have you either have 2 serpentine(drive) belts or just 1. The 2 belt engine takes about 1.8 to fix which results in about $150 in labor alone to fix and the 1 belt engine is the same amount of time but I would imagine 2 belts would cost more than 1. So considering serpentine belts are only bout $30-$50 it shouldn%26#039;t cost you more than $250 if you have 2 belts.
save some money.|||Well depending on which 4 cyl you have you either have 2 serpentine(drive) belts or just 1. The 2 belt engine takes about 1.8 to fix which results in about $150 in labor alone to fix and the 1 belt engine is the same amount of time but I would imagine 2 belts would cost more than 1. So considering serpentine belts are only bout $30-$50 it shouldn%26#039;t cost you more than $250 if you have 2 belts.
Is it difficult to change a serpentine belt on an 07 nissan altima? Is this something that I can do myself?
I don%26#039;t know a lot about cars, but have done some things such as changing brakes. I%26#039;m wondering if the belt is more difficult to get to than it is to change.|||make sure you have the right tools to do it. some cars use just a plain wrench and some use a belt tool. an autoparts store can tell you if you need one or not|||You should be able to do it. Which engine?|||if you can change brakes you can certainly change a belt.|||Here is a video on the 2005, should be about the same.. just copy and paste this link to see...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDL6YCeHwTs|||Serpentine belts are not difficult to change - just follow the sticker diagram that would be somewhere near the belt.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDL6YCeHwTs|||Serpentine belts are not difficult to change - just follow the sticker diagram that would be somewhere near the belt.
How to change a serpentine belt on a 2004 kia Optima 4cyl?
I wanted to know how would you change a serpentine belt on a 2004 Kia Optima 4cyl and what are the tools need?|||1. Check to see if there is a belt routing diagram sticker under the hood, if not, draw one yourself. The routing can be a major pain in the behind if you forget how the belt goes and nothing to reference it by.
2. A socket with a breaker bar, or sometimes just the breaker bar itself (on a belt tensioner with a square drive to release tension), can be used a lot of times. Sometimes there is no room to get these tools in there and you will have to use a serpentine belt tool to release the tension. It%26#039;s a free loan-a-tool at Autozone. Probably easier just to get one in the first place, while you are getting the belt. It has a nice long handle for good leverage.
3. Release the tension on the belt and hold the tool with one hand, while taking the belt off with the other hand. Release the tool you are using to hold the belt tensioner(slowly, it%26#039;s a strong spring).
4. Put the new belt on using the belt routing diagram. Put it on over every pulley except one. Pull the tensioner loose again and slip the belt over the last pulley and let the tool go. You are pretty much done. Just check to make sure the belt is seated in all the pulleys correctly before starting. I usually %26quot;bump%26quot; the starter a couple of times before starting it, just to help seat the belt.|||Use a box wrench to release belt tension by turning the idler pulley counter clockwise. There should be a decal to show proper routing of the belt. Install new belt and release the pressure on the idler pulley.|||Generally just a breaker bar or ratchet, probably 1/2%26quot; but possibly 3/8%26quot; there is a square hole in the idler bracket, insert there and pull forward on transverse engines, the belt will loosen, pull off the idler pulley.
**** make a sketch of the routing of the belt BEFORE you start.****
2. A socket with a breaker bar, or sometimes just the breaker bar itself (on a belt tensioner with a square drive to release tension), can be used a lot of times. Sometimes there is no room to get these tools in there and you will have to use a serpentine belt tool to release the tension. It%26#039;s a free loan-a-tool at Autozone. Probably easier just to get one in the first place, while you are getting the belt. It has a nice long handle for good leverage.
3. Release the tension on the belt and hold the tool with one hand, while taking the belt off with the other hand. Release the tool you are using to hold the belt tensioner(slowly, it%26#039;s a strong spring).
4. Put the new belt on using the belt routing diagram. Put it on over every pulley except one. Pull the tensioner loose again and slip the belt over the last pulley and let the tool go. You are pretty much done. Just check to make sure the belt is seated in all the pulleys correctly before starting. I usually %26quot;bump%26quot; the starter a couple of times before starting it, just to help seat the belt.|||Use a box wrench to release belt tension by turning the idler pulley counter clockwise. There should be a decal to show proper routing of the belt. Install new belt and release the pressure on the idler pulley.|||Generally just a breaker bar or ratchet, probably 1/2%26quot; but possibly 3/8%26quot; there is a square hole in the idler bracket, insert there and pull forward on transverse engines, the belt will loosen, pull off the idler pulley.
**** make a sketch of the routing of the belt BEFORE you start.****
How do you change a serpentine belt on a 1998 Chevy S10?
My serpentine belt broke yesterday, and I heard it%26#039;s not that hard to change. I changed one a long time ago on a older smaller car, does anyone know is it easy? Or should I have a professional do it?|||Not too hard, you just go by the routing diagram if there%26#039;s not one under the hood you can go to AutoZone or somewhere and they can print one out.|||easy to do, use a breaker bar to loosen the belt tentioner, and slide the new belt in place,,,,,|||do it the right way release tension on idler pulley by lifting up or pushing down follow diagram on radiator shroud
Is it better to change the serpentine belt on a 97 Nissan Sentra or have someone else do it?
I had my oil changed (usually do it myself) and the guys pointed out my serpentine belt is severely frayed. Yikes! Wondering how hard it is for an inexperienced tinkerer to change it themselves.|||You need to take your business elsewhere for your oil changes. The Sentradoesn%26#039;t have a Serpentine belt. Look down there and count the number of belts on your engine.
A Serpentine belt is one belt that runs all your accesories like your power steering pump, A/C compressor and alternator.
You most likely have two or three belts on your engine.
As far as changing a belt on a FWD vehicle, if you have never done anything like it, I suggest having someone you know that can do it, do it for you.
Also, if a belt on the front of your engine breaks, it will not damage your engine, nor will it bend valves. It%26#039;ll just make a bad sound, and your steering, A/C or alternator will be affected. Only the timing belt/chain, which ever the case, will cause internal damage to the engine.|||difficult, and you may damage the engine if you get it on wrong.
And you may damage the engine if it breaks while driving, so don%26#039;t wait. If the engine is a %26quot;interference type%26quot;, it will have bent valves.|||it might damage your engine|||it%26#039;s got two belts and they are pretty easy to change... this car has a timing chain so i%26#039;m assuming you are talking about the accessory belts. just look for the adjusters (one at power steering pump and one around the a/c compressor) but it shouldn%26#039;t be a big job.
A Serpentine belt is one belt that runs all your accesories like your power steering pump, A/C compressor and alternator.
You most likely have two or three belts on your engine.
As far as changing a belt on a FWD vehicle, if you have never done anything like it, I suggest having someone you know that can do it, do it for you.
Also, if a belt on the front of your engine breaks, it will not damage your engine, nor will it bend valves. It%26#039;ll just make a bad sound, and your steering, A/C or alternator will be affected. Only the timing belt/chain, which ever the case, will cause internal damage to the engine.|||difficult, and you may damage the engine if you get it on wrong.
And you may damage the engine if it breaks while driving, so don%26#039;t wait. If the engine is a %26quot;interference type%26quot;, it will have bent valves.|||it might damage your engine|||it%26#039;s got two belts and they are pretty easy to change... this car has a timing chain so i%26#039;m assuming you are talking about the accessory belts. just look for the adjusters (one at power steering pump and one around the a/c compressor) but it shouldn%26#039;t be a big job.
How do I change the serpentine belt in my car?
I need to change the serpentine belt in my 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT. Is there a tensioner or how do you adjust the tension on the belt?|||First go to the auto parts store %26amp; get u a chiltons manual that goes with that model but yes there is a Idler tenioner pulley thing u either have to put a wrench on the bolt %26amp; either push down or up %26amp; enough slack to take it off then go back with the new one as the diagram shows u how to put it back on the make sure the belt is in line %26amp; even %26amp; let off of the tensioner pulley %26amp; it will be back tight %26amp; u r ready to go!!!!|||The tensioner is spring loaded to automatically provide the right tension. Just turn it to release the pressure on the belt, put your new belt on, and carefully let the tensioner go back into place.|||Yes there should be a tesioner on it. Mechanics have a special tool, but I always just put a wrench on the tesioner and hold it over while taking off the belt. Most cars have instructions right on the radiator shroud to tell you how to replace the belt.
What size allen wrench do you use for changing the serpentine belt on a 98 BMW z3 2.8L?
What ever will fit! Honestly, my belt on my Olds takes the square end of a 3/8%26quot; socket wrench.|||a slim adjustable wrench
Does entire Motor Mount need to be removed to change Serpentine Belt on 98' Grand Am V6?
When changing the Serpentine Belt on a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am V6, does the entire passenger side Motor Mount need to be entirely removed? Can I just remove a few of the bolts on one side and raise or lower the engine slightly to slip the belt past the motor mount? What%26#039;s the easiest method for this replacement?|||i do these and i just raise the engine up a little on it,you can get the belt through that way ,i own a shop,and these aren%26#039;t any fun at all to change,good luck with it.|||yes it does. I did one on a Grand Am and had to remove it.|||Yes, the motor mount has to come out. That is the easiest way, and I have tried all of them. Good luck|||Yes. Unfortunately you do, but just enough to feed the belt through. Hold the engine up and be careful where you raise it up at. Can damage the oil pan. It is cast aluminum.|||YES AND NO, DEPENDING IF YOU HAVE A FLOOR JACK, YOU CAN REMOVE IT COMPLETELY FOR AN EASIER JOB OR YOU CAN RAISE THE ENGINE SLIGHTLY AND SLIP THE BELT OUT THAT WAY.|||best thing is to remove the mount it is easier,
Is changing the serpentine belt on my 03 impala something easy i can do?
Most serpentine belt replacements are very quick and easy, with very few tools required, it typically requires using a wrench or ratchet to releive the pressure on the tensioner while the belt is removed, take special note of the routing of the belt thru all of the pulleys so you do not misroute it on installation, there is usually a belt routing diagram in the engine bay if you should become confused. good luck with your car.|||yes. go on autozones website and register. they have free repair guides and it will show you how to do it. go to the section for engine mechanical components for your car. you can also buy the belt from them for around 20 bucks.|||If you%26#039;re a woman you can forget about it. Not being sexist...being realistic. Using a serp-tool requires a decent amount of force...most women have limited upper body strength.
Changing a serpentine belt on a 03 Ford Focus?
How much would this cost to do? Right now I have about 45k miles on the car... thanks|||Labor would be about equal to the cost of the part. Total about $80
http://www.gates.com/brochure.cfm?brochu鈥?/a>|||pep boys...$113.00 ....... Buy your own belt at a place similar to autozone.Go to a place that service:s auto..i.e.gas station with a bay....pay about 40.00 + about 20.00 for a good belt. good luck|||It you have a 1/2%26quot; ratch or barker bar, It will cost you nothing but for the parts. There is a spring tenrsor. It has a pull the belt ride on. it has a 1/2%26quot; hold for the tool. You press it away from the belt with one hand. With the other hand you remove the belt from the pulley. Let off the press on the pulley slow. Notice how the belt goes around each pulley. Put the new on in the same order. Put press on tensor pulley and put belt in place. You have replaced the belt. Otherwise it will cost a half hour to a hour in a shop. However they can tell if a pulley is going bad. The cost will be base on what shop or gas stations charge in your area.|||autozone.com has an online repair manual it has step by step instructions and diagrams to help you
http://www.gates.com/brochure.cfm?brochu鈥?/a>|||pep boys...$113.00 ....... Buy your own belt at a place similar to autozone.Go to a place that service:s auto..i.e.gas station with a bay....pay about 40.00 + about 20.00 for a good belt. good luck|||It you have a 1/2%26quot; ratch or barker bar, It will cost you nothing but for the parts. There is a spring tenrsor. It has a pull the belt ride on. it has a 1/2%26quot; hold for the tool. You press it away from the belt with one hand. With the other hand you remove the belt from the pulley. Let off the press on the pulley slow. Notice how the belt goes around each pulley. Put the new on in the same order. Put press on tensor pulley and put belt in place. You have replaced the belt. Otherwise it will cost a half hour to a hour in a shop. However they can tell if a pulley is going bad. The cost will be base on what shop or gas stations charge in your area.|||autozone.com has an online repair manual it has step by step instructions and diagrams to help you
I am changing the serpentine belt on my 1998 ford escort zx2 and i need a diagram can anyone send me one?
If no one can send me one can any one tell me where I can get one online.|||do your self a big favor and buy your self a chiltons or hayens manual from your local auto parts store , in the long run it will teach you to fix just about every thing while you own the car . :-)|||is there not one under the hood somewere? look on the underside of the hood itself|||You can look that info up at autozone.com
What's the formula for changing a serpentine belt? # Cracks per inch?
the general rule that i was taught was if cracks are less than 1/4 inch apart then replace it. But according to Haynes for my vehicle cracks do not indicate a bad belt only when the ribs actually come off it needs replacing.|||go buy a new goodyear belt they come with pre cut cracks they need to crack to flex over the backward pullies
the belt should last 80 000 miles or more
|||If there are a lot of cracks in it change it. It is a lot better than being broke down along the highway. The towing charge alone will be more than the belt.|||I have heard 10 cracks per an inch... If its old with cracking you should replace it anyways, for piece of mind...|||E=MC squared|||if you go to the trouble to take it off and it has cracks replace it if you have the money.|||more than 1 crack per inch is deamed bad
the belt should last 80 000 miles or more
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|||If there are a lot of cracks in it change it. It is a lot better than being broke down along the highway. The towing charge alone will be more than the belt.|||I have heard 10 cracks per an inch... If its old with cracking you should replace it anyways, for piece of mind...|||E=MC squared|||if you go to the trouble to take it off and it has cracks replace it if you have the money.|||more than 1 crack per inch is deamed bad
Do you touch the serpentine belt at all when changing the timing belt?
a guy at crappy(canadien) tire re-did my timing belt. he gave back my car. and now i hear my serpentine squealing almost all the time.|||you must remove the serpentine belt to replace the timing belt.|||Yes, he has to touch it, to take it off to get to the timing belt, underneath everything else on the front of the engine.|||Yes you have to take of the Serpentine belt to get to a timing belt. the belt probably got some antifreeze or grease on it and that id why it is squealing. you can just spray some belt dressing on the belt to make it stop if it does not go away on its own. you may also want to check the belt for cracks it may be time for it to be changed as well.
and please do not spray wd40 on the belt this will only make the belt slip more. use belt dressing if you spray anything on it.|||the serpintine belt is ALWAYS removed before you can remove the timing belt.
WD40 especially on pulleys and see if that helps.
BTW crappy or not- the mechanic may not have done anything wrong- it just may need a new belt tensionor or an adjustment.|||yes the belt has to come off to get to the timing belt.|||Isn%26#039;t that the way it always seems to go? It may be over-tightened. I%26#039;d take it back and have them take another look...or go somewhere else and have them give it a second look. When I%26#039;ve replaced the timing belts, I have all the belts replaced that way you don%26#039;t have to worry about being left at the side of the road for the cost of a belt. It can be frustrating...good luck!|||yes he had to remove it and a lot of other parts just to get to the timing belt,so its possible he didn%26#039;t get it back on right or the tension isn%26#039;t right on it or the belt is just getting old,but yes he had to remove it to get to the timing belt,good luck.
and please do not spray wd40 on the belt this will only make the belt slip more. use belt dressing if you spray anything on it.|||the serpintine belt is ALWAYS removed before you can remove the timing belt.
WD40 especially on pulleys and see if that helps.
BTW crappy or not- the mechanic may not have done anything wrong- it just may need a new belt tensionor or an adjustment.|||yes the belt has to come off to get to the timing belt.|||Isn%26#039;t that the way it always seems to go? It may be over-tightened. I%26#039;d take it back and have them take another look...or go somewhere else and have them give it a second look. When I%26#039;ve replaced the timing belts, I have all the belts replaced that way you don%26#039;t have to worry about being left at the side of the road for the cost of a belt. It can be frustrating...good luck!|||yes he had to remove it and a lot of other parts just to get to the timing belt,so its possible he didn%26#039;t get it back on right or the tension isn%26#039;t right on it or the belt is just getting old,but yes he had to remove it to get to the timing belt,good luck.
Is there anything i should know about changing a serpentine belt on a 2003 tiburon?
is it any different from other serp. belts on other cars|||Yes it is a little different.
You have to remove the %26quot;Belt Tensioner%26quot; before you can remove the belt. For some reason, they put the belt behind the metal arm on the tensioner, so it%26#039;s a little more difficult.
Not too bad, it only took my dad and i about 5 minutes to change.
You have to remove the %26quot;Belt Tensioner%26quot; before you can remove the belt. For some reason, they put the belt behind the metal arm on the tensioner, so it%26#039;s a little more difficult.
Not too bad, it only took my dad and i about 5 minutes to change.
Does anyone have a step by step guide to changing the serpentine belt on a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier?
Your local library has auto repair manuals. Make sure to make a diagram of how the belt goes around all the pulleys and belt tensioner BEFORE you remove the belt. Otherwise you won%26#039;t remember how it was installed. Take a photograph with a digital camera. You%26#039;ll need about a 1/2 inch (metric?) socket drive that fits into the side of the tensioner pulley to rotate it and release the tension. Use duct tape to temporarily hold the belt in place under the engine damper pulley because it will keep coming off while your trying to thread the belt through the other pulleys.|||The best thing for you to do if you know how to work on a car is too go to a parts store and buy a book for the type car that you have. It should show you how to do the work that you want information on. My husband has done this many times.
Changing my Serpentine belt, can anyone help?
I%26#039;m attempting to change the serpenting belt on my 98 ford windstar. I managed to get the old belt off by removing the alternator, but I cant move the tensioner enough to get the new belt on. I get it real close, but not enough.
any advice?|||Double check you have the right belt size, also, I have run into belt %26quot;brands%26quot; that are a hair different in size. The trick on most if they are tight is to make sure you are %26quot;rolling%26quot; or sliding it onto the idler pulley after its on all other pulleys, the idler pulley usually doesnt have a %26quot;lip%26quot; and will slide over easier. If all else fails and its the correct number, try a different belt brand. ( ps, do you have the old belt? if so, have the parts store run the number on it to verify the new part number interchange, as its possible a alternator could have been replaced and the replacement had a bigger pulley on it, common with alot of cheap %26quot; autozone%26quot; parts)|||did you get the right length belt?also spray the tensioner with pb blaster and the tensioner loosened right to loosen and left to tighten.|||sounds like you may have it routed the wrong way. Usually there is a belt diagram on the upper radiator core support. Make sure you have the belt going the right way around the pulleys. If one is wrong the alternator or power steering pump may run backwards. they don%26#039;t do their job very well running backwards. you may also have the wrong size belt. check to make sure you aren%26#039;t snagged on a bolt, or the belt is going around the harmonic balancer instead of the harmonic balancer pulley. It shouldn%26#039;t be that hard to get on, this is a maintenance thing that is no strain required.|||sounds like they gave you the wrong belt...
any advice?|||Double check you have the right belt size, also, I have run into belt %26quot;brands%26quot; that are a hair different in size. The trick on most if they are tight is to make sure you are %26quot;rolling%26quot; or sliding it onto the idler pulley after its on all other pulleys, the idler pulley usually doesnt have a %26quot;lip%26quot; and will slide over easier. If all else fails and its the correct number, try a different belt brand. ( ps, do you have the old belt? if so, have the parts store run the number on it to verify the new part number interchange, as its possible a alternator could have been replaced and the replacement had a bigger pulley on it, common with alot of cheap %26quot; autozone%26quot; parts)|||did you get the right length belt?also spray the tensioner with pb blaster and the tensioner loosened right to loosen and left to tighten.|||sounds like you may have it routed the wrong way. Usually there is a belt diagram on the upper radiator core support. Make sure you have the belt going the right way around the pulleys. If one is wrong the alternator or power steering pump may run backwards. they don%26#039;t do their job very well running backwards. you may also have the wrong size belt. check to make sure you aren%26#039;t snagged on a bolt, or the belt is going around the harmonic balancer instead of the harmonic balancer pulley. It shouldn%26#039;t be that hard to get on, this is a maintenance thing that is no strain required.|||sounds like they gave you the wrong belt...
We need help changing a serpentine belt for a 1996 Isuzu rodeo any suggestions on a web site to view?
You may find a diagram, showing the routing of the belt under the hood of the truck. Changing a belt is simple. It usually requires relieving the tension of the belt by pulling up or pusing down on the spring loaded tensioner. Then just pull the old one out and re-route the new one according to the diagram.|||are u talking about the timing belt?
Changing serpentine belt on a 1998 saturn?
how do you get to the tensioner bolt no room|||If you can%26#039;t get your wrench on the tensioner, then support the engine on a jack %26amp; remove the upper engine mount. Lift the engine slightly until the pulley is accessible.
禄禄禄|||try a standard comination wrench(idk the size of the wrench) and if you can get it on..you can find a pipe or somethin and you can do it from there..or you can do the same with a ratchet and socket..hope this helps?|||you may have to loosen a mount and go at this from the bottom ,on some of those its easier to do that way,especially some of the 4 cylinder cars,good luck ad be careful ,make sure the car is secure before you work on it,good luck.
禄禄禄|||try a standard comination wrench(idk the size of the wrench) and if you can get it on..you can find a pipe or somethin and you can do it from there..or you can do the same with a ratchet and socket..hope this helps?|||you may have to loosen a mount and go at this from the bottom ,on some of those its easier to do that way,especially some of the 4 cylinder cars,good luck ad be careful ,make sure the car is secure before you work on it,good luck.
How to make enough room to change serpentine belt?
I have a 05 corolla, I know how to change the serpentine belt but have no idea what or how to make room or get my hands down in the engine compartment to take off the belt and replace it. There%26#039;s a bunch of stuff in my way. How do mechanics do it? What should I remove that will let me get a better access to tackle this project?|||I am afraid you do not really know how to replace serpentine belt on your car according to your statement.
Nothing or only thing you need to remove is the engine top cover. That is for more room to reach the belt.
It is a rather simple work, about ten minutes work if you do not need to replace the tensioner. I suppose your car is rather new and the tensioner should be in good working condition.
Better draw a picture how the belt goes over each wheel since I guess you do not do this from time to time. Or you can bear in mind how it goes.
Stand in front of your car, use a 19 mm long box wrench or a 19mm socket and a long rachet to hold the nut shape point on the tensioner (Use a light and observe carefully. You should notice that this nut is not really a nut; it is a nut shape part of the whole metal piece of the tensioner. Further to the back is the real nut that holds the tensioner to the engine body.), pull it backwards or towards you. The tensioner will go downwards and thus releasing the belt; at this time, use your left hand remover the belt off the flywheel near the alternator. Then you can pull it out easily.
Remember, observe carefully how the belt goes before remove it.
Installation is the reverse of removing.
I am afraid it is easier to show how to than explain it clearly.
Hope I can help you a bit.
Good luck.|||AH yes the pesky items on top of the engines plague Mechanics too you know.
Have you tryed to jack the car up put it on stands? you might have a better chance of coming up from the bottom to install the belt. I had a Camry Clone and you had better luck jacking the car up removing the tire and aaccesss panel inside the wheel well to change the belt.|||As a mechanic for many years. I have a special tool that has a long handle. It grabs the belt then has a release on it. this gives me the extra length I need to get the belt around the pulleys. I have used a coat hanger connected to a broom handle that I have cut. If you get creative you could make something similar to create the same effect. Good luck!! I know how much of a pain they can be.|||I recently had a problem with my serpentine tensioner and couldn%26#039;t figure out how the mechanic would be able to fix it. He took the front tire off which exposed it. If you have a side mount motor, like my Saturn, it will probably help.
Nothing or only thing you need to remove is the engine top cover. That is for more room to reach the belt.
It is a rather simple work, about ten minutes work if you do not need to replace the tensioner. I suppose your car is rather new and the tensioner should be in good working condition.
Better draw a picture how the belt goes over each wheel since I guess you do not do this from time to time. Or you can bear in mind how it goes.
Stand in front of your car, use a 19 mm long box wrench or a 19mm socket and a long rachet to hold the nut shape point on the tensioner (Use a light and observe carefully. You should notice that this nut is not really a nut; it is a nut shape part of the whole metal piece of the tensioner. Further to the back is the real nut that holds the tensioner to the engine body.), pull it backwards or towards you. The tensioner will go downwards and thus releasing the belt; at this time, use your left hand remover the belt off the flywheel near the alternator. Then you can pull it out easily.
Remember, observe carefully how the belt goes before remove it.
Installation is the reverse of removing.
I am afraid it is easier to show how to than explain it clearly.
Hope I can help you a bit.
Good luck.|||AH yes the pesky items on top of the engines plague Mechanics too you know.
Have you tryed to jack the car up put it on stands? you might have a better chance of coming up from the bottom to install the belt. I had a Camry Clone and you had better luck jacking the car up removing the tire and aaccesss panel inside the wheel well to change the belt.|||As a mechanic for many years. I have a special tool that has a long handle. It grabs the belt then has a release on it. this gives me the extra length I need to get the belt around the pulleys. I have used a coat hanger connected to a broom handle that I have cut. If you get creative you could make something similar to create the same effect. Good luck!! I know how much of a pain they can be.|||I recently had a problem with my serpentine tensioner and couldn%26#039;t figure out how the mechanic would be able to fix it. He took the front tire off which exposed it. If you have a side mount motor, like my Saturn, it will probably help.
Changing a serpentine belt on a 1987 Chevy celebrity ?
How do you change a serpintine belt on a 1987 celeberty. Mine broke off and I dont know how to put it back on. I do not want to take it in
Does anyone what to do to fix it, or know where a site that tells you how to fix it,(with pictures)?|||You have the only celebrity left on the road.|||go here type in info wil help you out really not hard to do|||This should help. Guide and pictures are simple to use
http://www.daycoproducts.com/daycoweb.ns鈥?/a>|||go to autozone,com put your car info on top, on the left is repair info and but in belt, you will get step by step and diagram and pictures how to do it. They have this for any part they sell.
Does anyone what to do to fix it, or know where a site that tells you how to fix it,(with pictures)?|||You have the only celebrity left on the road.|||go here type in info wil help you out really not hard to do|||This should help. Guide and pictures are simple to use
http://www.daycoproducts.com/daycoweb.ns鈥?/a>|||go to autozone,com put your car info on top, on the left is repair info and but in belt, you will get step by step and diagram and pictures how to do it. They have this for any part they sell.
NEED HELP changing the serpentine belt on my 1999 Corolla.?
I am in the middle of changing the serpentine belt on my 1999 Corolla. I got the old belt off, but can%26#039;t seem to get the new one on . . . I can%26#039;t get the tension spring to compress enough to slide the new belt on. What am I doing wrong???|||first thing compare the 2 belts and make sure there the same size
How difficult is changing a serpentine belt?
1996 Voyager, 3.0, V6, DOHC.
It hasn;t completely busted but is severely frayed and had been squealing for quite some time.|||fairly easy, release pressure on the tentioner with a breaker bar, pull the old belt off track, remove any hardware that gets in the way, re-route new belt, replace hardware, release tentioner with breaker bar and track the belt...
about 10 minutes|||its not that hard!, there should be a diagram on the radiator support, showing you which way it goes on.|||no big deal--check for the tag on the radiator core support for routing , have some patience and it can be done at home. tools are minmal. just patience.|||not hard at all look for a diagram that should be mounted somehwere under the hood mainly the radiator support and just remove the old one and reinstall the new one and then have some fun out of the old one haha|||Ok, first things first. Putting the belt on isn%26#039;t a hard task but ask yourself why the belt broke. Usually (unless it was that dry rotted) is a reason. Usually a locked up pulley, alternator, power steering pump, tensioner, idler pulley etc.. see if you can spin them all by hand. The Crank you wouldn%26#039;t be able to by hand but that shouldn%26#039;t be a issue. Anyways if all goes well then you should have a diagram under the hood right in front of the radiator. You will have to have a socket for the belt tensioner to loosen but it%26#039;s not hard. Good Luck!
It hasn;t completely busted but is severely frayed and had been squealing for quite some time.|||fairly easy, release pressure on the tentioner with a breaker bar, pull the old belt off track, remove any hardware that gets in the way, re-route new belt, replace hardware, release tentioner with breaker bar and track the belt...
about 10 minutes|||its not that hard!, there should be a diagram on the radiator support, showing you which way it goes on.|||no big deal--check for the tag on the radiator core support for routing , have some patience and it can be done at home. tools are minmal. just patience.|||not hard at all look for a diagram that should be mounted somehwere under the hood mainly the radiator support and just remove the old one and reinstall the new one and then have some fun out of the old one haha|||Ok, first things first. Putting the belt on isn%26#039;t a hard task but ask yourself why the belt broke. Usually (unless it was that dry rotted) is a reason. Usually a locked up pulley, alternator, power steering pump, tensioner, idler pulley etc.. see if you can spin them all by hand. The Crank you wouldn%26#039;t be able to by hand but that shouldn%26#039;t be a issue. Anyways if all goes well then you should have a diagram under the hood right in front of the radiator. You will have to have a socket for the belt tensioner to loosen but it%26#039;s not hard. Good Luck!
Changing the serpentine belt chevy malibu 1999 10 POINTS QUICK?
Ok what the trick to change the serpentine belt on my 1999 chevy malibu.10 PTS HURRY|||Use a serpentine tool and pull the tensioner to the side, this allows the belt to come off. sometimes a wrench or a ratchet works too but takes more effort.... put the belt back on according to the diagram located under the hood.. its easier to go around every thing but the alternator. pull the belt close to the alt and use the serp tool to give enough slack to slide it over the alternator.. you will find this is pretty simple, little hands work too lol|||put a ratchet on the tensioner to release tension. Then take the old belt off the alternator, then, paying very close attention to how it%26#039;s routed remove it the rest of the way. then put the new one on the same way, then put the ratchet back on the tensioner and finally back on the alternator. If you forget how it routes there should be a sticker somewhere that shows you how it goes. If there is a motor mount in the way you must be routing it wrong. look for the sticker.
Why would a 1998 dodge laramie slt get hot after changing the serpentine belt?
i changed the serpentine belt on my truck after it broke. it was running when it broke. changed the belt and its on right but now its getting hot. never got hot before. please help|||the belt is on wrong, and running the waterpump backwards.....|||is it possible you have the belt routed wrong on it because sometimes you can run them the wrong way,that or a bad thermostat would be the two most likely causes for sudden hotter temperatures,good luck.
Changing serpentine belt on 96 chevy beretta?
ok so we have a 1996 chevy beretta, (v-6 3.1L) and the serpentine belt has shredded away, still there some what but needs replacing, anyone have tips\suggestions on changing them the easiest or better way? or should i take it to a garage?
thanks|||The easiest way to do it is to follow the pattern of the old belt if possible most cars have a diagram of the belt pattern the easiest way I have found is to put it on all of the pullies except the alternator and then loosen the tensioner and put the belt on the alternator but make sure it is under the tensioner like it is supposed to be good luck
thanks|||The easiest way to do it is to follow the pattern of the old belt if possible most cars have a diagram of the belt pattern the easiest way I have found is to put it on all of the pullies except the alternator and then loosen the tensioner and put the belt on the alternator but make sure it is under the tensioner like it is supposed to be good luck
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