Belt Tensioner Pulley, How to replace (EASY and CHEAP)
Вставка
- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- Learn how to fix a squeaky tensioner pulley in your car. The serpentine belt in your car powers the accessories such as air conditioning, power steering, the alternator, and waterpump.
Tensioner pulley wear will cause your pulley to squeak. A worn out pulley bearing or a worn spring in the tension pulley can also cause squeaking or a chirp. I show you how to use water to identify what type of squeak problem you have and then how to find the problem. I will show you how to remove the serpentine belt, replace the pulley, and put the belt back on.
Here is a good place to find inexpensive Tensioner pulleys: www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_...
Here is a great belt that prevents squeaks: www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UT...
Belt Tensioner Tool: amzn.to/1QnbR8b
How to Diagnose a Squeaky Belt: • How to Fix a Squeaky B...
Tensioner Pulley: • Belt Tensioner Pulley,...
Find the Belt Squeak: • How to Fix a Squeaky B...
WD40 to quiet the belt: • How to QUIET a squeaky...
*If the video was helpful, remember to give it a "thumbs up" and consider subscribing. New videos every Thursday*
-Website: www.ChrisFixed.com
-Facebook: / chrisfix8
-Twitter: / chrisfixed
-Instagram: / chrisfixit
-Subscribe Here: ua-cam.com/users/subscription_c...
-UA-cam Channel: / chrisfix
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix. - Авто та транспорт
I'm not overly mechanically inclined. I watched your video last night, bought parts this morning (serpentine belt and idler pulley), ultimately took me 23 minutes! Thumbs up and a subscription! Good stuff man.
AWESOME! Glad the video was helpful and you learned something new and saved money!
NoOneFlinches Same I just fixed my 97 f-150 and I was just going to junk it.
Yeah I guy changed my coil and serpentine belt for 235$ most defiantly doing that myself next time! Labor cost sucks haha
You don’t have to be mechanically inclined
Thank you for your vids you saved me $600 bucks so far this month. flushed my own radiator, did this and a couple other minor things. again thank you for sharing
Joe W AWESOME! That is great man!
Joe W nnn I 888i*n bbn
l>883 I NJ k
9
do you have any idea how many times i've had my blinker fluid changed for the discounted price of $50 instead of $75 after arguing with the shop? now i can do it all by myself
Same here haha. Thanks
Thanks so much for this video. I was able to eventually talk myself into trying this vs getting a mechanic to help me out with this.
I got a quote for 650 bucks to change the serpentine belt and pulley. Smh, I decided to try my hand at this and successfully identified the Idler Tensioner Pulley and changed it in 4 minutes time with a simple, in stock purchase of 26 bucks at Advanced Auto. Turns out my serpentine belt was fine as it only had 5000 miles on it.
It blew my mind that one bad bearing in a Idler Pulley was causing all that noise and performance issue. My 2001 Isuzu Rodeo is running like a dream now.
You've inspired me to look for further improvements to keep my sweet lady of a ride for a long long time. I love this vehicle sooo much. Thanks a million sir! 👊
Both my belt and tensioner were completely worn out. The belt even fell off, so my service light lit up and my engine started heating up right away. This video helped me replace them, and my car works again. Thank you!
Great! Glad the video was helpful!!!
Chris, Thought I would mention that it would have helped me had you mentioned that the pulley bolts are reverse threaded. Love your channel, you get right to the point and don't waist my time. you've helped me a lot over the last few years. Keep on truckin my friend.
Thanks!
This guy really knows how to teach you, easy,,some other guys know nothing, I read of a lot of them, n I almost take alternator out..another one said needed 2 ppl...I did it w same old ones,the hard way, almost break my hands,so now I know how to put new ones in..got the parts yesterday
Left handed bolts are usually marked with notches on the corners of the hex. Take a look at a propane gas bottle and you'll have the imagine in your head for future ref
One of the best how to videos I have seen. Takes you step by step and doesnt leave anything out. Thanks for being clear and thorough.
Chow, after watching your videos on this topic I was able to determine my tensioner pulley was trashed. I tried to purchase a new one from the dealer but they could only sell me the whole pulley assembly with a much smaller pulley attached. I took option B' and took the old pulley to Napa and they were able to cross check the part number with the last four digits of the VIN and match it up with a new pulley of the same dimensions. This saved me a lot of extra cost and time. The pulley measured 102mm in case anyone needs that info. Thanks again for a huge assist!
Just changed mine and it went well, thanks so much for all your videos, youve likely saved me 1000s of dollars now.
This is by far the best and described, clear video DIY tensioner belt change! I am replacing my a/c compressor, power steering pump, pulley and belt on my '99 Dodge Dakota. Great video!!!
Wow! You do an excellent job on instructional videos! I just watched this one and the other about the engine squeak and completely understand everything you said! With the right tools, I feel I can go fix the squeak myself, although not sure I could get the belt off by myself. I am probably two to 3 times your age, female and my hands hands have quite a bit of arthritis in them these days but I have done a lot of things under my own hood. Thanks a lot for making such a great easy to understand video that even a gramma like me can use!
I’m so glad I subscribed. Your videos are awesome! Every time I need help I always come to your videos . Looking forward to see more 🤘🏼
I may not be doing exactly the same thing on my truck as what you are doing here but I always learn something useful from your vids. Thanks!
EtZ ty y t👨🏽🍳
Thanks Chris! Just replaced my whole automatic belt tensioner in my 2011 Ranger. No more squeaking! That thing was bouncing around like crazy!
1. Chris, nice vid.
2. If pulley is expensive for your model, you can replace just the bearing.
3. The other pulleys are grooved. Be sure when putting belt back on that it is in the right grooves.
Your videos are the best man!!…Extremely helpful and very acurate. Always right to the point…. with clear presentations!!
Thanks for taking the time to teach my friend!!
Thanks a lot Joe!
Thanks for this (I have a similar aged Ranger). I found the video about 1 day late. I kept hearing the chirping sound from the front and on a ride yesterday the idley pulley bearing seized and sheared the belt. I pulled over immediately before I boiled the engine. I used this video and the replacement of the serpentine belt video for instructions to fix this today with a minimum of fuss. Many thanks
thank you so much Chris, I love your videos! easy, professional and to the point.
Great video. It's simple, clear, and concise. Keep up the good work!
Thanks! Glad it was helpful (and simple, clear and concise). That is my goal!
I like the way you present the job in the video. Very easy to understand and you zoomed the camera correctly. I appreciate what you have shown. Thank you.
thank you for this, it's helping me with my Mazda3 right now. that pulley's bearing had its plastic cover explode off of it last night, and this is helping me fix it by replacing it. Thanks again!
Bro i googled this and started it and i was like is this Chris Fix! Yeah buddy. I'm glad you make quality videos.
Replaced my belt tensioner after watching this and saved some money which I don't have, thank you
Thanks. Your videos are always easy to understand and straight to the point!
+Doug Strebeck no problem! Glad the videos are helpful!
ChrisFix's system of explaining and teaching car mechanics is the best on youtube.
You truly are the best you make this stuff looks so easy and you save us so much money thank you for all that you do😁
You seem real comfortable under the hood. It's a hell of a video, thank you.
You, my friend are a GREAT MECHANIC, Amazing work/videoes, you produce!! ty, for all your time and effort.
I was stuck. Then I saw this video. Now my truck is fixed. Thanks you saved me time and money.
Great video. Makes a lot of sense and well explained. Seems simple enough. Thanks.
+Estiann du Plessis, I cant reply to your comment directly so I hope you see this. For my car, you can see in the video I loosen the bolt the normal counter-clockwise direction. Sometimes the pulley will have written on it which direction is loosen. Fan clutches have the direction to loosen and tighten written on them all of the time.
hello good video
hello mr..belting sound of my car but i do not know whether the noise was from belting alternator,aircond or power steering.how for us to know it?please share...huhu
Hey mate what is the common cause for pulley misalignment?
+ChrisFix can a bad Tensioner Pulley cause a ticking sound? I have a 2000 Chrysler Sebring JXi that Ticks like a time bomb at idle and low speeds but at about 30MPH+ the ticking is intermittent....I have no idea what it is but everyone says I need a new engine. No one has actually looked at it or traced where the sound is coming from all they do is listen. The sound is coming from the side of the engine compartment near the belts.....
I got my Serpentine Belt replaced and the the one that was in my car broke while taking it off and so the mechanic put in a used one and now when I drive a certain types of miles it makes a noise, The Serpentine belt is new and it used to not make any noise
@ChrisFix YOU are the MAN,,,always come thrw when i have a question/problem with my car
+Daniel Briceno Thanks a lot Daniel!
Exactly the same issues with my 04 ranger! Thanks, Chris!
This video saved me over $700. Thanks a lot.
a shop by my house wants to charge 100$ for labor (1 hour) to change my belt tensioner for my benz, and 100$ for the part.
So i went to amazon bought the part for 50$ (belt tensioner specific to my car model) and saw your video, and 150$ saved.
Thanks a lot man subbed and liked
+charlie c Awesome! Glad I could help!
Another great video straight down the middle. Thanks
Buying the right tool for the job will save you time messing about by having to remove the wheel . I remember my last mechanic years ago taking my wheel off because he didn't have the correct tool and struggled with a rachet trying to get in there
My belt snapped last week , got the breakdown out and he got me home, said I'd need a new tensioner and belt obviously, watched this and bought the tool. Took a lady like myself just over 30 mins to do
Thanks for the video
Saved me a few pennies at the garage 🤌
Dude you're awesome!!
My car has been making that sound for about the past year and I finally fixed it!!
AWESOME! Glad the video helped and you found your problem!!!
ChrisFix Glad that you posted this Video :)
Thanks Chris! You're my go-to for fixing stuff on my truck
+Matthew Serna no problem Matt!
If I had watched your video on how to diagnose squeal, I would have not had to watch this video lol. The tensioner pulley on my 1996 Ford Windstar actually cracked in half, and does not spin anymore, so I think instead of taking it to the mechanic (I took it to the mechanic 3 other times for the belt slipping off, they didn't fix the tensioner which has been squealing for the last 30,000 miles), I'm going to fix it myself. Thanks for this awesome vid!!!
Nathan Ford Awesome! I am glad the video was helpful! Good luck on the repair and let me know how it goes!
The procedure was pretty much the same. It took me about 30 mins. to do, but this is actually the first car repair I've done on my own! thanks again!!
Nathan Ford AWESOME Nathan! That is what I like to hear!
Chris thanks for the video. Very informative and well done. Keep them coming.
Thanks! Will do!
Thank you so much for this. Your videos are the absolute best!
How about making a video on removal / installation of the belt tensioner assembly on the Ford Ranger 3.0. your video's are very informative.
Thanx buddy you helped me to find the problem in my car I been putting many stuff on my belt thinking that was the issue and even with the new belt was the same thanx again champ
No prob! Glad it was helpful! Give the video a thumbs up if you havent already (it helps me out). Thanks!
great video, definitely didn't think it would be so easy. thanks
Thanks for the video good job buddy smazing how we learn from youtube
No problem! I am glad the video taught you something new!
Thank you for the excellent video
I wish I had watched your videos. It might have saved me a mjor part of $1500 repair bill
My AC quit working recently ( not a problem per se, because I rarely turn it ON), and shortly there after, there was a constant noise from the A/C compressor area.
A mechanic at the dealership said the"noise" was from the compressor pully and the compressor was "shot"; which I expected.
They did not have a new( its a 10 + year old Subaru Forester, so it would probably have been a RMF compressor , I think)Compressor in stock so they would "order" one in. In the mean time he said I could frive the vehicle for shorter periods( like 20 km at a time, he said)
The next day my serpentine belt poped and could not drive the vehicle.They replaced the compressor and belt for $1500 !
The same dealership mechanic said the AC compressor caused the serpentine belt to break
Is their explanation credible in your humble opinion
Thank you
hey nice ur videos are easy to follow and understand thanks
I had that same exact squeaking noise on my 98 ford ranger v6 3.0. I changed the idler pulley after the water trick the squeak came back. Next thing to change the belt tensioner pulley and the squeak was still there. All the pulleys were all in line and the belt didn't not move back and forth as shown in the video. Replaced the belt and it still squeaked. So finally I replaced the belt tensioner assembly. The old belt belt tensioner assembly pin on the back was broken therefore causing the belt to have less tension on it. After I installed the belt tensioner pulley assembly no more squeaking irritating noise.
gmb63 0
I had one where the harmonic balancer rubber was shrunk and the inner and outer parts were slipping. I found it when I tried to set the timing and saw that my old marks were way off.
How do you get the assembly off?
I looked up the tensioner for the Ranger.. it's P/N 89233 Dayco. Of course, there are other brands. Google a picture of it and you will see that its held on with only one bolt. I think you should be able to find a video to do the rest.
My 2007 Ranger started squeaking this past winter. Cleaned out my garage and started parking in the garage and it quit.
well made video and I appreciate the time you took. I talked a car salesman down 2k on the asking price for a 2008 Frontier because of the belt squeak. the mechanic said 150 and its looking like I'll be doing it for 60 and project time with my girl lol!
+Ian Moone Awesome! Nice work!
Nicely done video, could see and understand everything!
Thanks for upload this. I did it too by the directions.It was so helpful.
Great! Glad the video was helpful! Give the video a thumbs up (it helps me out, thanks!)... Also subscribe for more helpful videos!
this was a great easy to follow step by step video. I feel good about doing this job on my own after watching this video.
Thank You
+Duane Duncan Awesome! Let me know how it goes!
I got the job done, however the video did not explain that on belt had to go behind another. also did not talk about the adjusting screw. thanks
On the Chevy 3.5 V6 is counterclockwise to take the tension off the serpentine belt Chris. You may want to add depending on your vehicle it may be clockwise or counterclockwise.
I check the belt like a you said. Get a new one problem solve thanks bro you video help a lot of people very informative. You have a new subscribe lucky I got the same truck you have.
Thanks and great! Glad the video helped and glad you are a subscriber now!
Very cool Chris, and very well explained. Thank you.
Chris.. My local parts shop has great 30 to 40 percent discounts for internet orders pick up in store. That said, vid is great.
I always replace the idler at the same time.. I found that if one is worn the other is right behind it. I love how many shops sell power steering pumps for bad pulleys..Keep the DIY's coming.
Davis Gunner Thanks Davis. Glad you liked the video! New videos every Thursday and a bonus video most Mondays so stay tuned!
Peter Dudek It sounds like it has something to do with either the tensioner spring, the belt, or the power steering pump. Is the belt new? It could have stretched out over time. The tensioner spring could be worn out so the belt isnt tightly against the pulleys. Or the power steering pump is not functioning correctly and the belt slips over it. I would try the water trick and let me know what happens: How to fix a squeaky belt (figure out where the squeak is coming from)
THANKS!, Straight and to the point, efficient!
Thanks Bud. Be knocking it out tomorrow!
Having a ford ranger 3 litre makes this video much more informative. Wish I had smaller hands though! This was so damn hard to do.
Thank u so much Chrisfix I love it u job you have very very good vídeos god bless you bro Chrisfix
Great Video as always,
These are great trucks still running strong.
I recently bought a 1999 ranger xlt with the 3.0
It has 199000 miles and I ran into the same problem with the idler pulley squeaking,
So I removed it it is the original, I cleaned the bearing removed the seal on both sides and repack it with high temp grease, put it back on and is nice and quiet.
I have a replacement on order but we'll see how long this fix last.
I thought I share this mod as a temporary fix while waiting for a replacement.
Cheers..
Hi Chris, I have a Ford too and although I don't like doing it, I know how, and will save my self a little money. But will be replacing the alt. Thanks for the video.
Your videos are so good, almost perfect, if only you owned a 2006 Ford Focus Zetec (my car) then it would be perfect ;)
Very well done video! I will need to do this on a 2014 Cadillac Seville.
Thank You very much very helpful. Love your channel..... God blessings to you . 😁😄🤗🤗👍🙏
I am having this problem with my saturn sl1. The belt squeaks but insanely loud when I turn on the ac and have it in drive. I know it's not the belt because I had that replaced thinking it was the problem. You made this look very easy and I am thinking of taking a crack at it. Firestone wants 250 to fix it... Lil outrageous. Thanks for the vid and helping others in these situations.
Yea, it might be the tensioner itself (the spring part, not just the pulley). You might want to try this:
(click) How to QUIET a squeaky belt
Hi Chris,
I have a 2006 Honda CRV that is making noise like this...I've bought the Gatorback belt via Amazon Direct and saved money as follows;
1) $69.25 vs. $11.28 from Amazon...so that's a huge savings: $57.97!!! this is an 83% cost savings.....ridiculous. I also saved $150 dollars on self installation; and I am NOT a prof. mechanic...it took me 40 minutes with a 14mm, 10mm sockets, wrench, a long screw driver, and a short #2 screw driver to pull the "button" connectors (save them for reinstallment underneath the wheel well). Savings on this tiny job: $150 + ~$58 = $208
2) any difference in your experience from "your demo" vehicle to the 2006 Honda, with respect to spacers on the Honda tensioner bearing please?
We all need to save money on OEM parts...money is too hard to come by today to give ownership a 300-500% markup on parts. NOTE this everyone.
Amazing video thanks for the help
MAN ILL TELL YA, YOU JUST SAVED.ME. RIGHT ON!!!!
Thanks Chris
Your video was so helpful for me on this morning G.B.Y
Well done video, very helpful and to the point!
No problem! I am glad it was helpful and concise!
thank you very much for posting this. was very helpful
+Taylor Kelley I am glad the video was helpful!
Would you mind doing a video on how to remove the actual tensioner?
God Bless you!!!
@@jasontindell6734 It's actually quite simple. I figured it out that same day minutes after posting this comment lol
It’s has like three or 4 bolts to remove same size it’s pretty easy
@@joshuatovar6298 yeah i feel that - sometimes things seem complicated but you dig around and find the right bolts
+Janet Irby-Miller, I cannot reply to your comment so I hope you see this. If they want $170 for just the pulley, they are crazy! You can get just the pulley for cheap ($25 or less depending on the car). If they want that for the tensioner installed, that is about an hours labor so the price is what it is. You can do it yourself easily for $50 like you said.
ChrisFix , You can always go to the junkyard and buy it for nothing.
Asb lights
If that's a junkyard that has already taken the part off the cart that might be worth doing. Otherwise parts are cheap enough for most old cars that you're better off just buying it new online.
I was driving my car the battery light came on then my car started overheating I pull over and my serpentine belt came off I put it back on and it does the exact same thing is this just the tension pulley or something else and if it is the pulley do I need a whole new tensionpulley for 70$ or just get the new pulley for 27$? Please reply fast
Chris fix ...Awesome👍👍👍
Thanks bro, this really helps!
these videos are as handy as a shirt pocket .i own a hole libary of motor manuals and never have the right one thanks.
Great! Glad the videos are helpful!!
Thank you so much for your videos
Mine just came off my car. How did you learn so much about cars man.
Thankyou I am sure it didn't need to be loose , to put the belt over so I like your update
You speak and explain very well. Thanks
+Harold Smith Thanks Harold!
Thanks for the video! I have a question: my pulley is bend, it doesnt squeek too much but i dont know if I have to change just the pulley or the tensioner?....because the belt gets off once in a while and now more often, it dont look like the belt is jumping but the pulley dont look straight either...
Great job bro, Thanks!
Thanks, Great video! Very helpful to me.
Great! Glad the video was helpful! Remember to give the video a "thumbs up (it helps me out, thanks)!
cool thank you for that information very helpful !
Awesome video man. I have this squeaky problem in my Saturn now right after I turn it on, and then it goes away after I start driving. Going to see if this works and then report back.
Ok, I would do this test first: How to fix a squeaky belt (figure out where the squeak is coming from)
ChrisFix The serpentine belt that was put in the car was the wrong type and thus, it was too wide! Got the right size now and the car runs perfectly. Thanks for these videos man, SUPER informative! Makes me want to learn more about cars.
Great! Glad you fixed the problem and I am glad you want to learn about cars. Def check out my videos (I try to make them concise and educational so anyone can follow along). It is good to learn about something you use every day!
Thank you for the video ❤
Great video thank you!
Dorman Products makes an "Anti-Slip Shield" for the tensioner pulley it also fits on the idler pulley. The Dorman part number is 82570 available at most parts stores for about $6-$8 . The shield comes with a replacement bolt which is slightly longer than the originals used to compensate for the thickness of the shield. To install loosen the tension on the belt then, unbolt the pulley discard the OEM bolt. Next insert the new bolt through the shield, through the pulley then tighten. Once in place flex the tensioner then slide the belt in place. I use the shield on both pulleys and the problem of the belt slipping off is eliminated.
I have learned a lot from your videos. If possible can you do one on changing the engine belts?
Jerry C Awesome! Yes, an engine belt changing video would be a good one! It is on the list!
This is great. Thanks!
DUDE! You're awesome! thank you
Yeeleng Lor Thanks! I am glad the video was helpful! Definitely consider subscribing! New automotive "how to" videos every Thursday and most Mondays!
Nice Job. Tried the spray bottle test on my sons '71 C10 pickup with a serpentine system crate motor and we thought we had the tension pulley pegged making the noise. It ended up being the idle pulley, but saved us time and $!
Tom Brown Awesome Tom! I am glad the belt videos were helpful!
Mine just broke so thank you for this Chris
I thought your presentation was just right. thanks.
Good vid man.
Thanks!
Thanks this helped a lot
Thanks Chris! Good stuff
Frank Minyon No problem Frank! Glad the video was helpful!
Excelent Video. Thank You, i saved 120 dollars
Hiram Mendoza Awesome! Glad the video was helpful and you saved a lot of money! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!