2005-2010 Chevy Cobalt serpentine belt replacment on a 2.2Litter Ecotech

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  • Hi viewers, in this video i will show you how easy it is to change your drive belt / serpentine belt on your Chevy Cobalt with a 2.2 Litter ecotech engine. Enjoy and god bless you all.

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  • @jonathanlechman
    @jonathanlechman Рік тому +5

    My 05 is still going thanks to your videos. Thanks Oscar. 240,000 miles.

  • @collinschubert6940
    @collinschubert6940 3 роки тому +2

    Got my belt off thanks to you and Jesus was my girls belt terrible! Got the belt off now its time to re watch and make sure I get the new belt on just right.

  • @collinschubert6940
    @collinschubert6940 3 роки тому +7

    Great video man I cant thank you enough. This also goes to all the others who are willing to help us out here in the world that just want to save some money and learn something new at the same time. This is gonna be a big help once I get out back and crack open the wife's cobalt.

  • @dacianyautja
    @dacianyautja 5 років тому +3

    This video is a life saver. My serpentine belt completely broke on the 07 cobalt I just bought. It has 212,000 miles on it, so I'd say it's about time!

  • @hellcat7708
    @hellcat7708 3 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for explaining the job step by step ....GOOD JOB.

  • @maisonstevens4418
    @maisonstevens4418 3 роки тому +2

    I don’t usually work on my own vehicle, I leave that to my dad and brother but it’s been 2 days since my belt SNAPPED so I’m getting my ass to work! I’m not stupid, I’m more uneducated about cars but know I’m able to handle this. Thanks to you, I can probably get it done in about 2 hours less😭🤣🤣

    • @oscars-autorepair3236
      @oscars-autorepair3236  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Maison, never underestimate your abilities. That's what made me start to work on cars, beings stranded a few times in my younger days and paying others to repair my car. One day I just had enough and I bought a craftsman tool set from sears and started to get my hands dirty. Fastward 6 years and now I can do a brake job withy eyes closed. You got this Maison. Best of luck to you get this job done. Remember.... patience is key on this. Take your time and everything with snap in place. Have a bless day.

  • @stoneofthor4279
    @stoneofthor4279 6 років тому +7

    Absolutely perfect video. This saved me a lot of time and rage! Thank you for the upload. That's a subscription.

  • @jimmyoalfaro
    @jimmyoalfaro 6 років тому +1

    Oscar your video is amazing! You're the only video on UA-cam where we can actually see what's going on when you're putting the belt on.

  • @teresamcdaniel8873
    @teresamcdaniel8873 4 роки тому +1

    Great video, lighting was great. This sure different from changing belts on my 1972 Lincoln. That was easy compared to these newer cars, the manufacturer doesn't make it easy for us old gals. Once again thank you

  • @randyw41
    @randyw41 4 роки тому

    Thanks Oscar for suffering through this video. My brother & law has a Cobalt and he needs to replace this same belt. I'm sending him a link to your video. Hopefully this will help him do the job. Again thanks for posting this...

  • @elitebowman5386
    @elitebowman5386 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for this video. My son's belt just broke today I believe. I have to drive 2.5 hours to fix it if the belt broke. This video will really help the process. Instead of having to guess what I have to do. I have to have him take a pic to see what it looks like.

  • @anti4813
    @anti4813 6 років тому +1

    Thanks so much for this video Oscar. You did things in a very easy and informative way. I was in a bind with money and could not afford to pay a mechanic. I thought I couldn't do it until I watched your video. You're amazing dude. Thanks tons.

  • @66THEOSU
    @66THEOSU 4 роки тому +1

    Great job, I now fear this belt change much less. 2005 Chevy Cobalt 2.2 with 86000 original miles and what I believe to be the factory belt.

  • @jamessmiley1443
    @jamessmiley1443 6 років тому

    Great video and demonstration on how to do a great job. It's about time that someone puts up a video that helps. Thanks

  • @kylerandall1247
    @kylerandall1247 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video I got it done on my 06 cobalt now with your help

  • @cyhazlett9073
    @cyhazlett9073 5 років тому +2

    I just did mine, I took the tire off like you did & the plastic cover. I didn’t remove anything under the hood. I used a long flat bar 3/8 pulley tensioner releaser like the long one you have in the video but mine has an option of taking two bolts out of the middle of it & folding it in half...I had too fold mine in half too get it too fit right. It is a tight squeeze getting belt on but wasn’t too hard!!

  • @LyricalToxin
    @LyricalToxin 5 років тому

    Well done -- thoroughly explained, good camera work. Made my wife's 07 a breeze. Also, RockAuto is the way to go. Thanks!

  • @TheJessicajarvis
    @TheJessicajarvis 6 років тому +1

    thank you for the video. makes it so much easier to do when you can see what you are doing. i have a cobalt and its hard finding parts videos for it. thank you

  • @danielscheive7619
    @danielscheive7619 5 років тому

    Thanks this is great demo. One way you can get this done on a cobalt without any special tools, get a fat piece of dowel long enough to hit the ground as it's resting on the edge of the tensioner arm, now walk that dowel in against the ground as it pushes the tensioner up, works great.

    • @robinhesse2802
      @robinhesse2802 5 років тому

      This sounds like a great trick, but I have a question -- how do you simultaneously pry the tensioner up and slide the belt in? It seems like the pry would be in the way? (I'm in the process of replacing my tensioner) Thanks.

    • @danielscheive7619
      @danielscheive7619 5 років тому

      Pry from the ground then stand the dowel up on the ground while other end on tensioner, doesn't get in the way of the belt since the tensioner just rides on back of belt, not around it like the other pulleys.

    • @robinhesse2802
      @robinhesse2802 5 років тому

      @@danielscheive7619 thanks for this! I will give it a try.

  • @phillipfritz6176
    @phillipfritz6176 3 роки тому

    Nice job Oscar hoping you great success in your auto mechanic business...be safe.

  • @jessemagee4392
    @jessemagee4392 6 років тому +2

    This worked great for the 2006 HHR 2.2L as well!

  • @thenightcapnebulapod
    @thenightcapnebulapod 4 роки тому +1

    Note to everyone attempting this; the leverage is IMPOSSIBLE without that special wrench. The guy who posted this should have been very clear on that.

  • @hellcat7708
    @hellcat7708 3 місяці тому +1

    U explained it perfect think my girlfriend got a short belt couse it squealing now for a little while then it stop I had to bottom out the tensioner pulley and it still was hard to get over the air conditioner pulley but I got it ...but it squel a little any solutions...thank

  • @tomstrom1727
    @tomstrom1727 5 років тому

    I just changed mine on a 2008 2.4l and did it from the top. It takes a real slim ratchet or breaker bar, for the tensioner.. I looped the crank first then a/c, then alternator. All I took off was the air filter box. Two 10mm nuts and a 25 torx. Took 10 mins

  • @gman_7112
    @gman_7112 2 роки тому +1

    Yo thanks for the video
    This'll definitely make my repair go alot smoother 🤞

  • @evanpost6108
    @evanpost6108 4 роки тому

    Great video! Glad I can save the money doing this myself. Thanks for the help brother!

  • @tjazhawkins6200
    @tjazhawkins6200 2 роки тому

    Everytime he says "My Special Tool"...
    🤭😆😆😂😂🤣🤤

  • @jakeabken2880
    @jakeabken2880 3 роки тому

    Great video you explained it perfectly I really appreciate it good job

  • @halwesleysnarr8076
    @halwesleysnarr8076 5 років тому +1

    Serpentine belt replacement trick: Don't use a wrench to flex the idler pulley arm. Run the belt around all of the pulleys but the crank pulley. Wrap the belt around the crank pulley as best you can so the whole belt is pretty snug. Then, using a ratchet, turn the crank pulley slowly while pressing the belt in the same direction as you are rotating the pulley. A manual half turn of the crank pulley is all you will need. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.

  • @simonriddick
    @simonriddick Рік тому

    Great video buddy. I'm doing it for the first time on my Cobalt SS.

  • @michaelsheppard2936
    @michaelsheppard2936 4 роки тому +4

    Another tip I saw on a previous video, is if you don't have access to a serpentine tool. You can place a small piece of 2x4 under the belt tensioner and use a bottle jack to push the end of the belt tensioner that is opposite the pivot to release the pressure enough to remove the belt. It takes a bit of patience to line up the 2x4 and it has to be approximately the right length, but it's doable.

  • @drakevelazquez8728
    @drakevelazquez8728 4 роки тому

    I’m all for tools if they make the job easier but an 18 inch 3/8 breaker bar with flatter head will do the same thing. Just an idea to safe some money. Thank you for the video!

  • @HeywoodJablomi6969
    @HeywoodJablomi6969 5 років тому +3

    This video is great!!!! Thanks!

  • @michaelsheppard2936
    @michaelsheppard2936 4 роки тому

    For all you guys (like me) that don't want to buy a special serpentine tool to use for such a small amount of time, I have a tip. You can 'borrow' a serpentine tool set at Autozone for a small deposit (cost me $30). Once you are done using the tool, simply return the tool to Autozone and get your deposit back. And you don't even have to buy the serpentine belt from them. It's just a service they offer. Pretty neat!

  • @katherinemonroe6387
    @katherinemonroe6387 Рік тому

    Thank you Oscar. My belt squeals @ start-up. I have a 2006 Malibu LS 2.2L Eco-tech engine. Is this the same for my car?

  • @rmc5898
    @rmc5898 4 роки тому

    Super-helpful video; much thanks!

  • @donnellmason9244
    @donnellmason9244 6 років тому

    Great video got straight to the point.

  • @cringocringo
    @cringocringo 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much! However, just fyi that other tool from Harbor Freight, it won't line up quit right before the control arm gets in the way. I'm trying to figure out a way to push the tensioner arm just enough to get the tool in but... it's proving pretty difficult lol. Someone mentioned using a bottle jack and 2x4, I might try that. Ugh mechanical design shenanigans.

    • @randywhite6864
      @randywhite6864 2 роки тому +1

      I had the same problem with the harbor freight tool It's was to long. I had to cut it half and then it worked out for me.

    • @cringocringo
      @cringocringo 2 роки тому +2

      @@randywhite6864 The bottle jack + 2x4 worked for me, however dangerous it was, but I had to cut a wedge out of the end so it could fit. Ridiculous. Alas, not as ridiculous as having to choose to either drop the engine or cut a hole in the tire well to change a starter on my previous Suzuki Grand Vitara lol

  • @mcbillygoat2413
    @mcbillygoat2413 6 років тому

    Good job. As far as belts go, I always work the belt on the pulley with the easiest access for when my other hand is holding tension from the tensioner. Usually this is the bottom right or left pulley for the a/c or ???

  • @nightmaremike1092
    @nightmaremike1092 4 роки тому

    Ty brother 🤛🤘🏻 much love man helped me outt

  • @YxngFredv
    @YxngFredv Рік тому

    I am trying to replace the belt on my 07 cobalt also cause there is ticking, how do I know what belt is making the noise?

  • @cutehumor
    @cutehumor 5 років тому +3

    how many miles was on the original belt? I have a 2009 Chevy Cobalt LT 2.2L with the original serpentine belt. Just turned 130k miles.

    • @oscars-autorepair3236
      @oscars-autorepair3236  5 років тому

      It's recommended to change your serpentine belt every 30,000 miles

    • @cutehumor
      @cutehumor 5 років тому

      I just got done changing my belt. I had to use a block of wood on the tensioner with my jackstand. I had the cheap harbor freight type tool and it was too long. 130k on the belt with many cracks.

    • @full-metal_jacob5858
      @full-metal_jacob5858 5 років тому

      +cutehumor Mines an '09 too with similar miles... gonna give this a shot this weekend or so.
      Never done this... Any tips?

    • @jemagee83777
      @jemagee83777 5 років тому +1

      @@full-metal_jacob5858 pray

    • @jemagee83777
      @jemagee83777 5 років тому

      @@full-metal_jacob5858 it can be done but patience is a virtue and good lighting

  • @jorgevasquez7691
    @jorgevasquez7691 6 років тому

    muy buen video y buena expilcacion gracias!!!!!!!

  • @thomaskelly2040
    @thomaskelly2040 3 роки тому

    Could you go around the crankshaft first, under the pulley, over the alternator, then over the air conditioning last? Is there enough slack?

    • @oscars-autorepair3236
      @oscars-autorepair3236  3 роки тому

      You can, their are several ways you can do this job, it all depends on the access you have .

  • @BH-wy9sw
    @BH-wy9sw 6 років тому

    Great demo man. Very informative

  • @mpaz-cz8iz
    @mpaz-cz8iz 3 роки тому

    Great... Thank you

  • @DIYinspiredLewisBrantner
    @DIYinspiredLewisBrantner 3 роки тому

    my cobalt is a 2006 also and has 140,000 miles. Do you recommend changing the alternator at the same time? it still has the original alternator

    • @chancebuzard9345
      @chancebuzard9345 3 роки тому +1

      Alternator locked up at 285xxx miles and shredded the belt on mine.

  • @Joeypop145
    @Joeypop145 4 роки тому

    well done!

  • @princeleon257
    @princeleon257 4 роки тому

    Can I use a 2009 Cobalt ac compressor in a 2006

  • @joesmith6524
    @joesmith6524 2 роки тому

    U can remove it from the top after u remove the motor mount on the passenger side!

  • @chadachord1011
    @chadachord1011 4 роки тому +2

    Leave it to Chevrolet to make a design that requires a tool to replace a belt. Genius.

    • @charliefranklin4025
      @charliefranklin4025 4 роки тому

      Name me one auto maker that requires no tools to replace the serpentine belt.

    • @charliefranklin4025
      @charliefranklin4025 4 роки тому

      A 3/8 die is standard, you could do this with a ratchet if you have enough space.

  • @bigcountry5520
    @bigcountry5520 5 років тому

    Don't waste money replacing a belt every time you find some light cracking. Invest in a 6 dollar can of belt conditioner spray, and apply every oil change. This will extend life of old belts, and prevent dehydration of newer belts. People spend twice the $$$$$ on maintenance, than they need to.

    • @Juggernaut9352
      @Juggernaut9352 5 років тому

      I’ve been trying to look for something like that. Where can you find some

  • @angelarellano9380
    @angelarellano9380 6 років тому

    Hey Oscar how do you remove and replace a clutch on a 96 Chevy s10

    • @oscars-autorepair3236
      @oscars-autorepair3236  6 років тому

      Angel Arellano give me a few days to make that video. And i will show you how to do the job step by step.

  • @dnrvision
    @dnrvision 3 роки тому

    Ok now I can remove my alternator now that ik wassup with the belt

  • @davidthomas2686
    @davidthomas2686 3 роки тому

    Ok but how do i get the litter of kittens out of the engine?

  • @tamohawk_ninjah6537
    @tamohawk_ninjah6537 5 років тому

    where can i get the cover thats covering the serpentine belt? my car is missing it and im on my 3rd belt

  • @josephbalgas
    @josephbalgas 4 роки тому

    What is the cover over the belt called..!? A cover, shield, lower engine cover!?

    • @richlaue
      @richlaue 4 роки тому

      A splash shield

  • @abubakarhassan6926
    @abubakarhassan6926 4 роки тому +5

    Stupid design. Will have my accord serpentine belt off and on the new one all under two minutes

    • @balzac00
      @balzac00 4 роки тому +2

      HAPPY FOR YOU BUT HERE IS NOT accord.its a 2.2l chevrolet

  • @quadstatecameras
    @quadstatecameras 2 роки тому

    #quadstatecameras

  • @Mikemeshell63
    @Mikemeshell63 5 років тому

    I did it all from the top of engine taking nothing apart,want to know how ask me.

    • @MsCynthia1948
      @MsCynthia1948 5 років тому

      How did you do it from the top

    • @Mikemeshell63
      @Mikemeshell63 5 років тому +2

      I used a belt with a hook on it to pull tensioner pully up,got belt off of alternator, lelt belt in all other pulleys,worked for me,was back on road in 30min.

    • @chrisn262
      @chrisn262 5 років тому +1

      Mike Meshell video please

    • @galvino_the_great7723
      @galvino_the_great7723 3 роки тому +1

      Same did it from the top didnt tske anything off just muscled the new alternator under the belt and pulled up in the tensioner with a little hook and bam bavk on the road in 20 mins

  • @rhondadavis219
    @rhondadavis219 3 роки тому

    Pollo l9

  • @Juggernaut9352
    @Juggernaut9352 5 років тому

    I would have came from the top and go from the bottom

  • @alfredflores1278
    @alfredflores1278 4 роки тому +1

    3/8wrench with cheater pipe

  • @thevaperdragonect9714
    @thevaperdragonect9714 5 років тому +1

    Couldn't you just use your 3/8 ratchet with a pipe of some sort for leverage?😏😂

    • @williampodgurny8818
      @williampodgurny8818 5 років тому

      the head on 3/8 ratchet is to thick i used 3/8 breaker bar it works fine smaller head

  • @pruiz9045
    @pruiz9045 Рік тому

    Its pronounced serpenteen not tien

  • @fernandoboss1740
    @fernandoboss1740 4 роки тому

    Had to be a dam Christian

  • @alfredflores1278
    @alfredflores1278 4 роки тому

    220 for an alternator wtf

  • @kevinkelley6237
    @kevinkelley6237 Рік тому

    The commentary was absolutely horrible