DIY Drive Belt Tensioner & Drive Belt Replacement | 3rd Gen Mazda 6 | 2014-2020 | Basic Hand Tools

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  • @brentmip
    @brentmip 2 дні тому +1

    Everyone doing this: Note to use Part Number PE03-15-980C and not PE03-15-980B! The version B is the older one; Mazda came out with version C after the known recall of leaking tensioners.
    (Learned this after I replaced my factory leaking tensioner with version B and 10 months later it is leaking again)!

  • @alexm737
    @alexm737 9 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for your help!!!! Without this video I wouldn’t have been able to replace the belts. Especially the part where the long bolt slides in to the crevice for the tensioner.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  9 місяців тому +1

      That tensioner bolt was about to make me
      Mad 😆. I wanted to make sure I pointed that out for anyone watching.

  • @markpicotti2610
    @markpicotti2610 2 роки тому +36

    Well you my friend are more clear and concise than anyone else who has tried to make the same video. So thank you sir, you have done good 👍.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  2 роки тому

      Thank you! That means a lot!

    • @seamus7227
      @seamus7227 Рік тому +1

      I too agree with this comment! Thank you for giving the details needed to do the job correctly. I've watched 4 other videos and they sucked, but yours was what I needed to see. I get the pleasure of doing this job tomorrow, 2hrs from home, so it's been helpful as I gather the info of things I need to potentially bring with me to complete the task away from my shop

  • @overcastfab
    @overcastfab Рік тому +5

    been getting notified that i need to replace my tensioner before it fails. dealer was quoting $750 to replace the tensioner + belts. thankfully i came across this video and will give it a try myself. thank you!!

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому

      The want $750 to replace the tensioner and both belts? That's insane!

    • @hugostiglitz47
      @hugostiglitz47 9 місяців тому +1

      Same here, they just quoted me at $650+tax. I declined, currently at the waiting area watching this video to do it myself lol

    • @BrianPowell-bb1un
      @BrianPowell-bb1un 9 місяців тому

      I was quoted $720 for Mazda dealer in Florida to do this belt tensioner and the two belts. Just bought all the parts online and thanks to the video should save me over $500 from dealer price

  • @WE_WUZ
    @WE_WUZ Рік тому +8

    Just did this in about an hour thanks to your video. Snaking the new tensioner in, orienting it correctly and getting that tensioner bolt back in was kind of a hassle, but at least this car uses a timing chain instead of a belt. Rather deal with just this than do a timing belt job too.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому

      I’m glad the video helped! It’s not a bad job to do, but it definitely has its quirks and it’s pain points when other cars are much easier to switch them out.

  • @seanjamesmacleod241
    @seanjamesmacleod241 2 роки тому +3

    Only guy on UA-cam of all the videos I watched that really explained it well and showed it.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  2 роки тому

      Thank you! I’m glad it helped! It’s my goal for my videos to be as helpful as possible!

  • @jasonthomas3074
    @jasonthomas3074 2 роки тому +11

    Thank you thank you so much my man!
    I had watched another video that showed taking apart the upper motor mount. The way you did it from the wheel well was SO MUCH BETTER!
    They had a hoist in their shop. You did it on the ground like most people would. I did it IN THE DRIVEWAY, IN THE SNOW! You literally saved me an hour of agony today. And I thank you for that!
    CHEERS!

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  2 роки тому +3

      I'm glad that it helped! I try to do my videos from the standpoint of the average person. But if you did it in the snow, you are the Rockstar here!

  • @enrique967
    @enrique967 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for taking the time to make the video. Also thanks for showing the tough parts and not editing them out. I learn much better when I see the process you went through to figure it out. You have a new subscriber!

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  5 місяців тому +1

      I try me best to show the good, the bad and any work arounds that I find. I try to keep the process as real as possible!

    • @enrique967
      @enrique967 5 місяців тому

      @@DariusBuildz Just did this and tried NOT to do the belt tensioner since mine showed no leak. Unfortunately when I was putting force on it to get the new belt on, the plastic center on the top bolt disintegrated:) So I ended up doing ALL of it after all. Also as an easier tool for removing the water pump belt I used an old pair of shoe laces doubled up. Gave me much more pulling force and control for a longer period of time that the towel did. Made it a snap.

  • @davidmikesell6851
    @davidmikesell6851 Рік тому +2

    My 2014 Mazda 6 has 148k miles on the original belt, which still looks good actually. Guess that I've been super lucky. It just occurred to me the other day that I had never replaced it... Thank you for your nice tutorial!

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому

      No problem! It’s better to be proactive than to be reactive!

  • @emotionz3
    @emotionz3 Рік тому +2

    This is the best tutorial for this on UA-cam.
    I want to add that the INA documentation says to slowly, fully compress and decompress the tensioner 3x before installing the belt to bleed the hydraulic preventing premature failure. Not sure if Gates tensioners are the same but better safe than sorry.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому +1

      Thank you and that’s good info on the tensioner! The gates tensioner didn’t mention that in their instructions so I wonder about it now. Good info for the viewers to read! Thank you again for the info.

  • @BrianPowell-bb1un
    @BrianPowell-bb1un 6 місяців тому +2

    This video guide is great and I was able to complete the repair in roughly 3 hours. I found the kit with all parts at rock auto for around $150. The Mazda dealer in FL quoted $720 for the repair.

  • @adriandominguez6491
    @adriandominguez6491 3 роки тому +2

    I got to 185,000 on my 2018 mazda 3 and it split down the center. Didn't leave me stranded, half of it still ran like a champ till I made it home. And now here I am watching your video. 😂

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  3 роки тому +2

      lol. 185k on the original belt? sheesh.

  • @axltobe2
    @axltobe2 3 роки тому +4

    Great camera angles! Some of the best ive seen on this car.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  3 роки тому

      Thank you! I try my best to get the best angles possibly and its quite a challenge sometimes!

  • @kevinconnelly2929
    @kevinconnelly2929 Рік тому +2

    Bro, that's the move-of-the-day with that towel trick. I'm gonna hold on to that one, but I'll give ya the credit.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому

      We used that trick for drive belts, ATV CVT transmission belts, bike chains, etc, Pinch enough fingers and you improvise 😂

  • @russdshannon
    @russdshannon 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you, my friend. Couldn’t have done it (and wouldn’t have even tried it) without you and this video.

  • @PaulKile-l7z
    @PaulKile-l7z 3 місяці тому +2

    Why doesn't anyone making videos on engine work ever specify AND USE the factory torque values for nuts and bolts??

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  3 місяці тому

      The everyday person does not use a torque wrench. And for this particular job, a wrench barely fits.
      I make videos as a regular person, for the regular person. Torque values are a Google search away if you need them.

    • @PaulKile-l7z
      @PaulKile-l7z 2 місяці тому

      @@DariusBuildz I beg to differ...my Dad bought a torque wrench way back in the 1970s when we rebuilt our Buick engine. We weren't mechanics, we were everyday people, but we understood the importance of torque settings.

  • @TheNDex
    @TheNDex Рік тому +2

    I have 2017 Mazda 3 and been hearing 12-20 models the tensioner goes out pretty quick. When you replace the belts and tensioner do you need to correct the timing?

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому +1

      No. The timing is not affected. On the 3rd gens, the cranks are keyed. Plus, we are not removing the crank pulleys or messing with the timing, so nothing is affected in that aspect.

  • @zoomzoom93rx7
    @zoomzoom93rx7 Рік тому +4

    I have a 2015 mazda 6 and my tension belt just shredded. Your video was very informative. Appreciate it bro😊

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому

      I’m glad it could help! Check out some of my other videos as well!

    • @BrianPowell-bb1un
      @BrianPowell-bb1un 9 місяців тому

      @zoomzoom- how many miles did your car have when belt shredded ? I’m at 107k and it’s looking worn- second owner so not sure if first owner replaced it once

    • @zoomzoom93rx7
      @zoomzoom93rx7 9 місяців тому

      @BrianPowell-bb1un It was just over 100k. Probably best to go ahead and get it replaced while you can. Don't want to get stranded inconveniently

  • @tormentthatinspires638
    @tormentthatinspires638 Рік тому +4

    If you are swapping the water pump belt, remember to put the car in NEUTRAL (from the button under the gear shifter) and only turn CRANKSHAFT CLOCKWISE! Turning counter-clockwise can cause timing issues. I'm not sure if these was mentioned or emphasized in the video.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому +1

      These cars have a keyed crank. It’s no way it could cause timing issues.

    • @SL-pg4dh
      @SL-pg4dh 2 місяці тому

      Why is it necessary to put it in neutral?

  • @marktomcho
    @marktomcho 2 роки тому +1

    Had to go back and see how you did the water pump pulley, and it was a big help! I was trying the “Rag” method and was not having any luck. Thanks again!

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  2 роки тому

      I’m glad you got it figured out! I don’t care for the stretch to fit belts, but we deal with it!

  • @Cloudead88
    @Cloudead88 3 місяці тому +1

    Hey Darius, thanks for the instructions in the video! I was following to install the water pump belt but my crankshaft stopped turning. Know any reason for this?

    • @Cloudead88
      @Cloudead88 3 місяці тому +1

      If anyone else had this problem… it was leverage for me 😂 used a short hand ratchet at first then when compression was building I had to switch over to a 1.5ft long ratchet.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  3 місяці тому +2

      Im glad you got it figured out! i was going to say it was probably on the compression stroke!

  • @amoral42
    @amoral42 6 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for the very detailed video. You explained everything to make a job go every well instead of just ok. Haha. You made my life easier.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  6 місяців тому

      You're very welcome! That is my aim!

  • @Aragorn3407
    @Aragorn3407 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks. Was able to bust it out in an hour in the autozone parking lot. great video, thank you

  • @fsxbeast
    @fsxbeast Рік тому +1

    Thank you for taking time out of your day to make a wonderful video, that helped me and my grandfather so much!

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому

      I’m sure grandpa could teach me a thing or two!

  • @MrHrisk
    @MrHrisk 9 місяців тому +1

    Still helping people out, just did my belts. Thanks a lot! I saw a concern about rotating the pulley counter-clockwise, I had to rotate it a little counterclockwise when i got the belt on incorrect, it wouldn't cause issues right?

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  9 місяців тому

      Glad it’s still helping people! And as long as the crank pulley bolt did not loosen, you should be fine. It’s torqued down decently, so if you just rotated it slightly cc and non-jarring, it should be fine.

    • @MrHrisk
      @MrHrisk 9 місяців тому

      @@DariusBuildz and in terms of messing up the engine timing?

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  9 місяців тому

      the crank pulley is keyed, it only goes on one way. If the pulley comes off while running, it will probably damage the crank.

  • @danair17
    @danair17 6 місяців тому +1

    Excellent how to! Looking forward to getting this done on our Mazda next weekend. Thanks!

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  6 місяців тому

      Im glad people are still using it as a guide and reference! If you have trouble getting the stretch to fit water pump belt on, look up the zip tie trick!

  • @johnrucker9383
    @johnrucker9383 3 роки тому +2

    Very helpful video - thanks! FYI-- if you're using a ratcheting box wrench like I did, don't run the bottom tensioner bolt all the way out without removing the wrench first. Trapped it between the bolt and frame rail, taking 25 minutes of shifting things around before I could get the bolt free. Other than that moment of stupidity, your instructions made this process quite simple.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  3 роки тому +1

      Glad it was helpful! And I hope the viewers read this to watch out for that issue!

  • @fixitfrank412
    @fixitfrank412 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the video. It was a little different on my 2016, I also had to remove the front half of the inner fender liner and fold it back to get to the upper nut.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  5 місяців тому

      Glad you got it done! Hopefully the stretch fit belt didn’t put up too much fight!

  • @jomine16
    @jomine16 Рік тому +1

    Hey, did you need to put the car in Neutral or just leave it in Park when doing the belts and cranking the bolt clockwise? Thanks

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому

      I keep it in park. You are rotating the crank. Nothing is moving with the transmission.

  • @jimcastillo8950
    @jimcastillo8950 Рік тому +1

    Hello Darius, when performing this work did you have the car in gear and what about the parking brake. I see you rotating the crank case shaft.
    Thank you.......

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому

      Yes. It was in gear and the parking brake was engaged. The parking break is for the rear wheels so that would have no effect in this case. You can also rotate the engine if the transmission is in park, which is why the engine runs, if the transmission is in park.

  • @NikoTravels
    @NikoTravels 5 місяців тому +1

    I'm having a noise under load at low rpm as well. at 1200-1300 rpm only. my tensioner is covered in dirty grease and the wheel on it and the belt both have a strange wear line it looks like so I was watching this video to see how easy they would be to replace. Funny that you mentioned a noise at low rpm under load. but it doesn't say in your description if this solved your issue. Please let me know!

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  5 місяців тому

      Yes. It solved my issues. It seem that sound is the tell tell that problems are about to happen.

  • @richardborge8541
    @richardborge8541 Рік тому +1

    Really great. Love your sense of humor and pointing out tips like the groove for the bolt. Thx!

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому

      Thank you! I try to give tips and tricks to make the install easier for the end user!

  • @kickassamd
    @kickassamd 8 місяців тому +1

    Can you not also cut the water pump belt too?

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  8 місяців тому +1

      I could have, but I wanted to keep it as a backup since it was still in great shape.

  • @commentatorinpain
    @commentatorinpain 7 місяців тому +1

    An urgent question!
    My belt broke as i was driving. 125k miles, so it lasted pretty long. I have a Mazda 3 hatchback 2016, can I use this video as reference?
    Do i have to replace the tensioner by default or how do I know?
    Thanks in advance

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  7 місяців тому

      It should be a good reference, esp if you have the 2.5. If you look at the tensioner and it’s wet, that means the hydraulic fluid is leaking. But as a good measure, I would just replace it and give you that piece of mind for another 100k+

  • @shammath6228
    @shammath6228 9 місяців тому +1

    Does the same alternator tensioner work on the Mazda6 atenza diesel engine

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  9 місяців тому

      I am not sure. You can reference the parts numbers. We didn’t get the 2.2D here in the states but one year in the cx5 I think.

  • @OGKWAM
    @OGKWAM 9 місяців тому +1

    Hey man, I’m trying to buy some belts to get mine replaced but can’t seem to differentiate between the types, is one a serpentine belt and the other a water pump belt?

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  9 місяців тому

      One is a serpentine belt and the other is stretch to fit. The stretch to fit only drives the water pump.

    • @OGKWAM
      @OGKWAM 9 місяців тому +1

      @@DariusBuildz thanks a lot brother

  • @SzechuanChickenDog
    @SzechuanChickenDog 7 місяців тому +1

    Did you prime your tensioner by pumping it 5 times slowly? Mine had explicit instructions to make SURE I primed it. I know there were 3 different models of these tensioners because so many had issues. So I'm hoping that mine was the corrected or fixed version... because i dont want to do it again soon. It wasnt super difficult but it wasnt cheap either. Great video! I also couldn't torque specs anywhere...if anyone know a good resource for that. I downloaded 2 service manuals and nothing...over 2000 pages...not a word

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  7 місяців тому +1

      I did not prime my tensioner. This is the first I’ve heard of that. And it’s probably no torque specs bc it’s probably all but impossible to torque these down. Sometimes you have to do the German Torque Spec of Gudentite 😂. I have since went back to the OEM tensioner and belts after both gates belts broke on me.

    • @SL-pg4dh
      @SL-pg4dh 2 місяці тому

      @@DariusBuildzboth belt breaking is crazy

  • @michaelnicoleross4096
    @michaelnicoleross4096 Рік тому +1

    Sorry if you explained it already but would this be the fix if my car is squeaking upon startup/acceleration or air conditioning is on?

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому

      9 times out of 10, replacing the belts will fix that issue.

  • @JeffreyWilstone
    @JeffreyWilstone 7 місяців тому +1

    What is the devise connected to the sway bar?

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  7 місяців тому +1

      I have airlift 3H so that would be my height sensor.

  • @laurencepillos1402
    @laurencepillos1402 11 місяців тому +1

    What brand of belt tensioner should i get? Im tryna change minee

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  11 місяців тому

      I would go OEM for the belt tensioner and the belts. It cheaper to order them online from a mazda parts website than to get them at the dealership.

  • @charlieblackburn5107
    @charlieblackburn5107 7 місяців тому

    Did this in a couple hours thanks to this video - appreciate you making it

  • @anticssmantics8446
    @anticssmantics8446 6 місяців тому +1

    Hey Darius are you still there? Can you tell me about the RPM issues?

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  6 місяців тому

      Which RPM issues are you referring to?

  • @kevintetuan288
    @kevintetuan288 Рік тому +1

    What was that noise you heard you mentioned? I’ve got one too at low rpm. Great video!

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому

      It was like a chattering sound. Kinda like the tensioner didn’t have an enough tension and was moving way too much.

  • @yapxw9
    @yapxw9 6 місяців тому

    Hi, may I know if my 2016 Mazda 3 1.5 also have two belt for replacement thanks

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  6 місяців тому

      it seems like the 1.5L may only have 1 belt, from my limited research.

  • @cristianz2611
    @cristianz2611 3 роки тому +2

    Good afternoon, I want to congratulate you on your excellent video, a consultation after installing the two belts, how it is synchronized or how many turns must be made to the main pulley so as not to lose the synchronization of the engine, thank you in advance ..

    • @ilyas5708
      @ilyas5708 3 роки тому +1

      There's a timing chain for the cams, the belt being replaced is just for the ac compressor and alternator. Water pump is just a pump so it's whatever

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  3 роки тому

      As long as its installed, there is no synchronization needed. Like the comment states above, this is not a timing chain / timing belt. It just needs to be connected.

    • @cristianz2611
      @cristianz2611 3 роки тому

      @@ilyas5708 As long as its installed, there is no synchronization needed. Like the comment states above, this is not a timing chain / timing belt. It just needs to be connected.

    • @cristianz2611
      @cristianz2611 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much for your answer, I understand when changing the two belts and when moving the pulley where the belts are connected, and when rotating the pulley so that they fit correctly, synchronization is not lost.

  • @Goodboynyc
    @Goodboynyc 2 роки тому +1

    I used a ratcheting wrench to get the bottom bolt out of the tensioner but backed it out too much and I'm pinned against the frame now. I can wiggle it but no luck getting it out (with the wrench along with it). Any thoughts? I'm about to take a sawzall to the bolt.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  2 роки тому

      Maybe tighten it back up and then use your hand to loosen it the rest of the way for removal? Did you ever get it out?

  • @bradsara7081
    @bradsara7081 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome vid bro! Did mine in 30 minutes, thanks!

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  2 роки тому

      Man that’s good time doing that! Glad I could be of assistance!

  • @davidrayle3140
    @davidrayle3140 3 роки тому +1

    Nicely done. I appreciate your efforts to put this out there. Belts are on order. Wouldn’t have known there were two belts without your video. Auto part store didn’t even realize there were two.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  3 роки тому

      I almost didn’t realize it either bc from the top, it’s really hard to tell that there is a belt running to the rear of the motor!

    • @emotionz3
      @emotionz3 Рік тому +1

      Generally the stretch belt will be ok - even if your tensioner leaked and destroyed the V-belt it tensions. But I understand why people would replace it anyway. It's not only more important but its a pain to replace in the future since it requires removing the V-belt.

  • @leegernes6696
    @leegernes6696 2 роки тому +1

    Can you provide a link to the parts ? Belts and Tensions

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  2 роки тому

      I got the parts locally. I don’t typically post links to random parts I haven’t used.

  • @russellashbaugh5508
    @russellashbaugh5508 11 місяців тому +1

    Love your personality! Great video. I’m about to do this myself after belt broke at 115k 2014 Mazda 6. Should I also do water pump?

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  11 місяців тому

      Thanks! I personally would go ahead and do the water pump belt as well just for peace of mind. Mine looked perfect so I just have it as a spare if something happens on the road

    • @russellashbaugh5508
      @russellashbaugh5508 11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the quick response. How about the water pump itself? Have you had any problems with it leaking? That’s what I’m debating on changing while I’m in there.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  11 місяців тому

      Nope. No issues with the water pump at all. Im at 237,000 miles.

    • @russellashbaugh5508
      @russellashbaugh5508 11 місяців тому +1

      @@DariusBuildz Wow thanks! Good to know that the pump and the car will go that long.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  10 місяців тому

      Flawlessly

  • @tylerbevan3185
    @tylerbevan3185 2 роки тому +1

    Hey man so ive gotta question ive got a 2004 mazda axela and the belt snapped while driving so lost the original belt have been to alot of places and given them my rego for a new belt they told me it was 6pk1320 but ive put it on and its too big ive also tried 6pk1305 and 1300 n they are still big so ive used a shoelace to messure the size and they say it is 6pk1270 but i have neva heard of a mazda axela with a belt that size

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  2 роки тому

      a quick google shows me that the length is 49.50 inches and that the outside circumference 50.16, so 1270 ish mm should be about right, which is what i'm showing in stock in the US in my local stores.

  • @mikeinkingsville5949
    @mikeinkingsville5949 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. Watched 2 others that never mentioned the hydraulic tensioner system. I was not waiting long enough for the hydo. pressure to release when re-installing the wider belt. Piece of cake after watching this. well done

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  2 роки тому

      Thank you and I’m glad that it helped!

  • @erikolvera9498
    @erikolvera9498 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! Do you have links to buy the belts and tensioner?

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  2 роки тому

      I ordered them locally from O’Reillys. I don’t normally like to post links for products I didn’t buy.

  • @alexj1757
    @alexj1757 Рік тому +1

    Perfect video. Just the perfect amount of information we need to do the job. Thank you sir.

  • @Nordestada
    @Nordestada 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you, Darius! I might have to look into doing this myself. You make it look easy and it is encouraging for me. Thanks!

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  11 місяців тому +1

      The hardest part is getting the stretch for water pump belt on. Look up videos on the zip tie trick. That may help you a lot.

  • @ramonserrano444
    @ramonserrano444 2 роки тому +1

    Is there any trick to getting the water pump belt in place. I tried everything but the belt is too tight to place on both things.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  2 роки тому

      I think I showed it in the video. It’s a stretch fit belt so you need to get it started then rotate the pulley to get it to go on. They make a tool, but I wasn’t going to buy it to use 1 time.

    • @ramonserrano444
      @ramonserrano444 2 роки тому +1

      @@DariusBuildz i also tried rotating it but the belt just doesn’t wanna get in place. It should be simple from what I’ve seen but mine is just hell lol

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  2 роки тому

      @@ramonserrano444 I rotated and pushed the belt towards the pulley. But be careful bc you will pinch your finger. Been there done that on previous cars.

    • @ramonserrano444
      @ramonserrano444 2 роки тому +1

      @@DariusBuildz it’s just so damn difficult lol. Spent hours doing everything i could but didn’t do shit.
      Imma try again now and see

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  2 роки тому

      @@ramonserrano444 make sure that you have the belt on it as much as possible before you start rotating. You not gonna break the belt. And make sure they gave you the correct belt. The one they gave you may be too short. Compare the old belt to the new belt

  • @KMCreativeDesign
    @KMCreativeDesign 3 місяці тому +1

    Great tips and walk through! Made it easy! Thanks Darius!

  • @ricardotontolban
    @ricardotontolban Рік тому +1

    why use the rag to remove the water pump belt when you can just cut it off?

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому +1

      The belt wasn't all cracked up so I kept it as a backup.

  • @kentbown3164
    @kentbown3164 3 роки тому +1

    This is just perfect. Thank you. Two hours and done.
    I have a red rubber tube left over. Any idea what for?

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  3 роки тому

      I'm glad this video helped you get the job done! And a red rubber tube? It came in the kit?

    • @kentbown3164
      @kentbown3164 3 роки тому

      @@DariusBuildz no. A previous repair left it behind.
      You are an excellent teacher. Please keep to most useful work!

  • @mikebeaudet7107
    @mikebeaudet7107 3 роки тому +3

    Super helpful, thanks! The hardest thing was just removing the splash guard from the wheel well, ha!

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  3 роки тому +1

      Decently simple, just time consuming like most jobs! I'm glad it helped you to get the job done!

  • @rrmorris67
    @rrmorris67 9 місяців тому +1

    Nice job. Great how-to. I'll be doing this on my 2014 mazda 6 very soon.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  9 місяців тому +1

      It’s not that bad of a job. That stretcher fit belt can be a pain to get on. Look up the zip tie trick if you struggle to get it on.

  • @ricardotontolban
    @ricardotontolban Рік тому +1

    great writeup. I'll add that for my water pump belt (Dayco brand), it was far more difficult to get on than the one in this video. The belt was so incredibly tight and kept popping off that after over an hour of trying to get it on myself it eventually took two people to do it, one to work the belt onto the pump pulley and the other to turn the ratchet.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому

      I wonder if the dayco belt is a little shorter?

    • @SNAFFUcwalk
      @SNAFFUcwalk Рік тому

      @@DariusBuildz Hopefully not! I've recently bought a Meyle water pump alongside Gates water pump belt, Gates belt tensioner and Gates drive belt. So hopefully it will go fine! :D What I'm littler worried about is the horrific experience you went through, since your Gates belt snapped.
      I'm based in Europe and not sure if the quality will be any different. I've bought the parts from a reliable distributor though. The quote I've got from Mazda dealership for all the parts mentioned above was astronomical though.

    • @emotionz3
      @emotionz3 Рік тому

      @@DariusBuildz It is. I saw the continental belt is 0.25" longer than the Dayco.

    • @dayznation
      @dayznation 4 місяці тому

      Dayco is shorter. I went and bought an OE belt from Mazda and it was on in 2 minutes I spent too long on the other and had to cut it off anyways

  • @vincemartinez1436
    @vincemartinez1436 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice Video D, Great work!

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  7 місяців тому

      I appreciate it! Hopefully it helps 🙏🏽

  • @Gabriel.Jarelys
    @Gabriel.Jarelys 11 місяців тому +1

    This looks a great video. Would think someone with basic tools and no experience can do that job? Dealership quoted me $550 to do that. I bought the Oem parts to find someone to do it but I would like to see if I can do it to make sure is done rightly

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  11 місяців тому +1

      The biggest thing is the stretch to fit belt. If the rag trick doesn’t work, look up the zip tie trick. But it really is wild how much the dealership charges for these repair prices.

    • @Gabriel.Jarelys
      @Gabriel.Jarelys 11 місяців тому

      @@DariusBuildz thank you for your fast response! If I cut the belts with a knife because I have the new OEM ones, does that makes the job easier?

    • @Gabriel.Jarelys
      @Gabriel.Jarelys 11 місяців тому +1

      @@DariusBuildz I found an independent auto mechanic that quoted me $100 having me providing the parts from Mazda but they don’t offer warranty on the job. If they provide parts with warranty is going to be almost $350, 1 year warranty. I ordered the parts from Mazda and it cost me $180. Would be a better idea to have the independent mechanic do the job for $100 with no warranty?

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  11 місяців тому

      if they provide the shop, its gonna be auto part store parts and you may actually need the warranty. I say stick with the mazda parts and pay the mechanic $100 to install. You should be good for another 100k miles.

  • @twowheelbandits
    @twowheelbandits 4 місяці тому +1

    Yooooo ty ty this video literally helped me get my tensioner and belt back on my 2016 Miata you earned my sub

  • @8nt2late
    @8nt2late Рік тому +1

    Thanks for uploading this Darius! I’m bout to start mine tomorrow. I got OEM parts from Mazda but my friend who works car parts transportation company bought me the gates brand parts that you have here (and it was half the price if not more). I was wondering if the gates parts are good and holding up?

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому +1

      Gates tensioner is doing well. The belt broke for an unknown reason at about 40k miles. I replaced it with another gates belt (only one I could find local) and it’s been fine for now. But I do want to pick up a oem mazda belt as a backup

    • @8nt2late
      @8nt2late Рік тому

      @@DariusBuildz Gotcha,thanks!

  • @danpbondeson
    @danpbondeson 2 роки тому +1

    Superb video! Thanks so much for putting this out here.
    If you are replacing one of these belts, would you recommend replacing both belts and the tensioner? How do you know when to replace the tensioner?

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  2 роки тому +3

      I would replace both while you are in there to keep from potentially having to do the job twice. And if the tensioner is wet and black, the hydraulic fluid is leaking and needs to be replaced. It seems that they only last about 30k miles from oem.

  • @tuslin
    @tuslin Місяць тому

    Hi, what is the new tensioner name / part number?

  • @abc.garage
    @abc.garage 4 роки тому +2

    Need you for my maintenance for sure

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  4 роки тому +1

      Just ship motor to NC and I'll ship it back as good as new!

  • @Alan-uc2nn
    @Alan-uc2nn Рік тому +1

    Great video Sir. Watched it before I did the job and it was extremely helpful.

  • @giosiny
    @giosiny 2 роки тому +1

    Hey man just wanna say this video was perfect! unfortunately we had our belt break on us on the highway and had to have that sucker towed to the house. Saw your video ordered the belts and tensioner and a few hours later everything was installed. Annoying how little space there is to work with between the frame and the tensioner. Thank you for the great video!

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  2 роки тому

      I was really surprised that mine had not broken. It was people reporting that theirs had broken in a little as 40,000 miles! I'm glad that you were able to replace it successfully!

    • @OriginalKodiak
      @OriginalKodiak 2 роки тому

      I’m probably wrong, but I heard that if the belt breaks on you, you can still drive it to a shop or your house, as long as it’s not the water pump belt, that’s the vital one. I changed both of my belts and tensioner at 105k, thanks to this video. It was making a squeal and my belt wasn’t in great shape. Water pump one looked decent but I changed it anyway.

  • @mrc8155
    @mrc8155 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks a lot man!! Definetely going to try this

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  3 місяці тому

      It’s not a bad job, but it does require some patience!

  • @djwolfletsgo
    @djwolfletsgo 11 місяців тому +1

    You have done it again! Thanks brother this helped me out alot!!

  • @mikepairuhdee621
    @mikepairuhdee621 3 роки тому +2

    Great video, super detailed! I was looking at trying to do this job from the top of the engine...Now I know exactly what to do and what NOT to do! THANKS SO MUCH!!

  • @TXHeat1776
    @TXHeat1776 10 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video. Saved me a lot of headache!

  • @richardvega4903
    @richardvega4903 Рік тому +1

    Just replaced mine.. This video was extremely helpful.. followed through step by step 👍

  • @javinneerunjun2321
    @javinneerunjun2321 3 роки тому +1

    How many km, we should change this parts?

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  3 роки тому

      I believe it's recommended to do at 60,000 miles or 96,000 km

  • @xavierperez6845
    @xavierperez6845 2 роки тому +1

    Tried that trick with the water pump v-belt. It’s not working for me. Probably would have been better off just getting the tool.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  2 роки тому

      It’s a few people that said it didn’t work for them. I’ve never used the actual tool before.

  • @Krazie-Ivan
    @Krazie-Ivan 19 днів тому +1

    ohhh... so *THAT's* how the stealership cracked my wife's windshield reservoir while changing the tensioner. of course they refuse to fix it, unless we pay $530.
    thx man!

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  19 днів тому +1

      $530 for the windshield reservoir? That’s blasphemy!!

  • @namename7788
    @namename7788 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, actually I just change the tensioner pulley for my mazda cx-9, there is another way to do the job from top side, by removing the right engine mount to access to the tensioner, it is much easier but a little bit risky at the same time, because after removing the engine mount, you have to hang the engine carefully by the lifter till you replace the tensioner and re-fix the engine mount …. Thanks 🙏🏻

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  2 роки тому +1

      I’ve seen that way, but I try to make videos showing the way that a common person with basic tools can execute a job

  • @joshruner1348
    @joshruner1348 2 роки тому +1

    Not gonna lie love working on my mazda 3 hatch compared to everything else just great design, has carbon issues, but cleaning is not hard the intake manifold removal is easy.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  2 роки тому

      If I get really bored one day, I’ll remove the intake manifold and see how bad the carbon buildup may be, but since I do 90% highway, I doubt mine is a bad as someone who does majority of in town, stop and go driving.

  • @Ghostslicer442
    @Ghostslicer442 6 місяців тому +1

    hey whats the part number for it

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  6 місяців тому +1

      You will have to pause the video to get the parts numbers for the parts I used.

  • @zachdarden9614
    @zachdarden9614 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the helpful video! Made my repair a breeze!

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  3 роки тому +1

      Awesome! Glad it helped!

    • @AD-xc1qz
      @AD-xc1qz 3 роки тому

      @@DariusBuildz Sure helps! Honestly, the best video guide !

  • @lunaco2008
    @lunaco2008 Рік тому

    Absolute best Do it yourself video for this! Thanks so much! This guy is awesome!

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому

      You're welcome! If you have an issue getting the water pump belt on, look up a video on the zip tie trick!

  • @hyperblauyt
    @hyperblauyt Рік тому +1

    Super helpful video, just got this done. Appreciate you putting it up.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому

      You are welcome and I'm glad it helped!

  • @AD-xc1qz
    @AD-xc1qz 3 роки тому +2

    Just had my installation done!! Again. Bother, THANK you so much for your guide!

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  3 роки тому

      Welcome! I’m glad that it helped!

  • @longtime2live4
    @longtime2live4 4 місяці тому +1

    Awesome Job ! Thanks !

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching!

    • @longtime2live4
      @longtime2live4 3 місяці тому +1

      @@DariusBuildz well I replaced it today . That bottom bolt is a pain ,, again thanks . You saved me a lot of time. Appreciate you making the video

  • @slaavichii1129
    @slaavichii1129 Рік тому +1

    great easy to follow upload. Thanks

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому

      Glad it helped! It’s not that bad of a job with some tools, time and Patience

  • @rustynutz4493
    @rustynutz4493 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent ! Now I know I'm fixing Mine with My Checkbook ! Great Video ...

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  3 роки тому

      Lol. Im glad that you were able to make the assessment to see if it was something you wanted to dig into or not!

  • @chriscordero-torres2580
    @chriscordero-torres2580 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you! Haha I’m so grateful I just changed mine out only took a couple hours

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  3 роки тому +1

      Glad it could be of assistance! It feels good that this video is helping people!

    • @chriscordero-torres2580
      @chriscordero-torres2580 3 роки тому +1

      @@DariusBuildz it’s funny because I think the splash guard was the biggest pain out of the whole project haha then I realized how they worked

  • @rreyna2753
    @rreyna2753 10 місяців тому +2

    Much obliged

  • @SlowCarsFastSFV
    @SlowCarsFastSFV Рік тому +1

    Thx. One thing I've learned from working on my Mazda is that you are never done working on these cars..

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому +1

      Once they get pass 60k, it's regular maintenance like any other car.

    • @SL-pg4dh
      @SL-pg4dh 2 місяці тому

      Yep

  • @derrickharris8050
    @derrickharris8050 Рік тому +1

    I appreciate your video, it helps me out a lot.

  • @tshinefield
    @tshinefield Рік тому +1

    Thanks, You just saved me a bunch of time!

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому +1

      Glad the video could help! It’s crazy the prices that shops wants to do this maintenance

  • @cma8039
    @cma8039 Рік тому +1

    Very nicely explained, thank you

  • @akhenatenamun6000
    @akhenatenamun6000 3 роки тому +1

    Great video chief.

  • @AD-xc1qz
    @AD-xc1qz 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks! Very useful guide! Nicest quality video! Hands down!

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Hopefully it will assist with your replacement!

    • @AD-xc1qz
      @AD-xc1qz 3 роки тому +1

      @@DariusBuildz It does! Could you verify, please, if the tensioner is Canada made? I purchased the same part.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  3 роки тому

      @@AD-xc1qz I can’t find where the part is made. The website I ordered from does not specify

  • @dougtaylor1439
    @dougtaylor1439 3 роки тому +1

    Outstanding tutorial Darius, thank you very much.

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  3 роки тому

      You are welcome! Thank you for watching!

  • @ShaneSmith111
    @ShaneSmith111 4 місяці тому +1

    This helped me today

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  4 місяці тому

      I’m glad it helped and I hope the install went well!

  • @graredtrading3121
    @graredtrading3121 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much brother. This helped me out big time. 👍💯👊🏻

    • @DariusBuildz
      @DariusBuildz  Рік тому +1

      I'm glad it helped! If you see anything that I can do better, let me know!

    • @graredtrading3121
      @graredtrading3121 Рік тому

      There’s nothing else honestly bro. Everything was spot on from your video. One thing I tried to do was use a 17mm socket n ratchet for the tension nut, and realized I should have done like you and used the 2 wrenches instead. Lol So that’s what I did. The whole job wasn’t bad at all thanks to your video 👊🏻. This is the wife’s car, so next item up is to change out the brake pads.