Great video, my old serpentine belt broke. Using this video, plus an extra set of hands I was able to easily install the new belt in under an hour's time total. After placing the belt in position on all pulleys except for #5 in the diagram. I was able to loosen the tension under the car while my extra set of hands up top easily slid the belt over the top of the final pulley. don't let other comments keep you from attempting this yourself.
After struggling to get the belt on with the tensioner fully engaged(after braking the tensioner nut and replacing) have a 21mm socket ready for when you half have the belt around the harmonic balancer (with tensioner engaged) put the 21mm socket on the harmonic balancer and turn it to fully seat the belt on. Just a extra tip for those that are struggling.
Very helpful and good video. Two suggestions - instead of going over the bottom pulley with an edge, it was way easier to go over the middle smooth sided pulley....which leads to my second suggestion, clamps. Doing it by myself, I needed clamps to hold the rachet on the tensioner pulley to then stand up and reach in to pull the belt over the smooth sided pulley (the one you needed your wife's help on). It was easy, peasey that way.
Great video to change a belt on an 09 focus... I also needed to have a second person to adjust the same belt on the water pump pulley lol... the routing method is you show is the easiest way to get it on... it can be frustrating but this video helped me get er done... thanks !!!
@@vanessasleiman more so average hourly shop rate is $75 plus the costs of the belts that for dirt cheap. So basically the guy was gonna charge for 2 hours of work and not parts. Fairly typical and this job only takes an hour or less.
Yo Reggie, try this site,"1aauto.com", not only can you order parts, but they have a video on just about every part you order plus it's done by mechanic and they tell you exactly what tools you need to do the job
ThankYOU !!.. very well done!.. You had great camera work and Lighting.. and your sense of humor is so refreshing as you deal with this project. You made it look easy too !!.. I have to change my Serpentine Belt on my 2003 Ford Focus ZTW.. with a 2.0 L DOHC Zetec Engine... THANKS !!
How convenient you jump cut over the struggling to get the belt slipped on, watching this video thinking I could do this, 3 hours later I have a stripped bolt on the tensioner and I have to tow my car now
If you remove the upper passenger motor mount and jack the engine up about 6 inches you can reach the belt from the top and not have to get under the vehicle. I learned this from a mechanic friend.
hi years ago a mechanic who had been in the trade for over 30 years taught me a old trick and since then I have been passing it on to others. take a water bottle and spray just a little on the belt if the noise stops the issue is with the belt
Hi! Can you do a video changing serpentine belt in 2009 Ford Focus Sport (Europe) coz I need to replace it and I don´t have any idea of how to start it. because the engine of my car is pretty different than that 2009 Ford Focus engine... thank you, and greetings from Mexico.
Just go to 1aauto.com, not only can you order parts, but they have a video on just about every part you order, and they tell you what tools you need, check it out when you get a chance.
I agree..music is as bad as rap or country..that aside video very helpful.. does it come up when you search for replacing belt 2010 Ford Focus if so I guess I missed it but if not it should
perfect video dude. you have saved everyone who watched it a ton of money🙏🏻
Great video, my old serpentine belt broke. Using this video, plus an extra set of hands I was able to easily install the new belt in under an hour's time total. After placing the belt in position on all pulleys except for #5 in the diagram. I was able to loosen the tension under the car while my extra set of hands up top easily slid the belt over the top of the final pulley. don't let other comments keep you from attempting this yourself.
DUDE....THANK YOU....one of the best, well thought out and executed videos I have ever seen on car repair.
Dude you are a gent. Thank you for showing and referring back to the diagram. Made it super easy to go in order.
After struggling to get the belt on with the tensioner fully engaged(after braking the tensioner nut and replacing) have a 21mm socket ready for when you half have the belt around the harmonic balancer (with tensioner engaged) put the 21mm socket on the harmonic balancer and turn it to fully seat the belt on. Just a extra tip for those that are struggling.
Hard to find step by step videos like this anywhere now aways reminds me of diesel tech Ron's channel before he passed away
Very helpful and good video. Two suggestions - instead of going over the bottom pulley with an edge, it was way easier to go over the middle smooth sided pulley....which leads to my second suggestion, clamps. Doing it by myself, I needed clamps to hold the rachet on the tensioner pulley to then stand up and reach in to pull the belt over the smooth sided pulley (the one you needed your wife's help on). It was easy, peasey that way.
Great video to change a belt on an 09 focus... I also needed to have a second person to adjust the same belt on the water pump pulley lol... the routing method is you show is the easiest way to get it on... it can be frustrating but this video helped me get er done... thanks !!!
Waiting on rockauto to deliver the corn dogs and I'll be ready to work on my sisters focus! Thank you for the help!
Great info. I was about to remove the motor mounts, you saved me a bunch of time. Thanks!
Hey Thank you so much!!! Mechanic said he would charge me $150. Belt was only $18. I wish people wouldn't try to get over on people.
He's not trying to "get one over on you". The price is for his knowledge, time, shop space.
@@vanessasleiman more so average hourly shop rate is $75 plus the costs of the belts that for dirt cheap. So basically the guy was gonna charge for 2 hours of work and not parts. Fairly typical and this job only takes an hour or less.
Yo Reggie, try this site,"1aauto.com", not only can you order parts, but they have a video on just about every part you order plus it's done by mechanic and they tell you exactly what tools you need to do the job
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ThankYOU !!.. very well done!.. You had great camera work and Lighting.. and your sense of humor is so refreshing as you deal with this project. You made it look easy too !!.. I have to change my Serpentine Belt on my 2003 Ford Focus ZTW.. with a 2.0 L DOHC Zetec Engine... THANKS !!
I'm about to do this in the Wal-Mart parking lot. So, this will save me money on the towing price too!
Loads of help thank you!!
You are helping a ton bro!
Well done. Thanks for the "how to". Very helpful.
This was great do u know if my 2008 ford focus has that easy tentsion bolt as well ?
Yes it does. I changed the belt on my 2008 Focus and it's the same as 2009
How convenient you jump cut over the struggling to get the belt slipped on, watching this video thinking I could do this, 3 hours later I have a stripped bolt on the tensioner and I have to tow my car now
Get good lol
If you remove the upper passenger motor mount and jack the engine up about 6 inches you can reach the belt from the top and not have to get under the vehicle. I learned this from a mechanic friend.
If you tie a string around the pulleys instead of a belt, it's cheaper and quicker too.
hi years ago a mechanic who had been in the trade for over 30 years taught me a old trick and since then I have been passing it on to others. take a water bottle and spray just a little on the belt if the noise stops the issue is with the belt
Awesome video thank you!
THANK YOU, saved us some money. good video! agree with the options , yes to the cookie.
This helped
thanks bro
Solid video, nice job.
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hey have you ever had any issues with the anti theft system of your Ford focus
Great video, very helpful! Many thanks!
metal ramp work the best for me that is what I use when i change my belt and do my oil change
Hi! Can you do a video changing serpentine belt in 2009 Ford Focus Sport (Europe) coz I need to replace it and I don´t have any idea of how to start it. because the engine of my car is pretty different than that 2009 Ford Focus engine... thank you, and greetings from Mexico.
Lol great information and humor
good vid! great humor
My belt came off 3 times after chging...ended up being tension pullier it never went back to full tighten strength...
you're amazing thank you
Beautiful
Just go to 1aauto.com, not only can you order parts, but they have a video on just about every part you order, and they tell you what tools you need, check it out when you get a chance.
I wish it was going this easy for me lol
Get rid of the clown circus music
The background music while you are talking is annoying. Ruins the video.
I agree..music is as bad as rap or country..that aside video very helpful.. does it come up when you search for replacing belt 2010 Ford Focus if so I guess I missed it but if not it should