My tensioner pulley was making a chirping noise. Very noticeable at startup. A bit of WD40 kept it quiet for a few days. I finally got a round to removing and replacing just the tensioner pulley. Watched many videos which pointed out key actions to avoid headaches. Part was about $15 for a Gates brand. Despite being a rookie, took me about 30 minutes. The entire tensioner assembly with pulley runs about $60, which I contemplated replacing instead (as shown in Jim's video here),...but chose the simpler solution,...even though that tensioner may need work in a year or two or more. Thanks Jim for all of the great videos!!
Excellent walk through on this job! I recently thought my tensioner was bad but it turns out that my new belt is squeaking. I bought the tensioner tool to take care of the issue myself and keep the tool for future use. Also, this video is much brighter (with nice white light) and of higher pixel quality than some of your previous videos. The only suggestion that I have is to use a torque wrench and provide the specs for us watching. Great job on the improvement filming and thanks again for the great walk through of this job!
Good job Jim. It may have been the camera/mic just picking up the car engine making some noise and sounded worse than it was. Well explained. Thanks. JohnG
Hi Jim, Awesome video I wasn’t able to move the tensioner to release the belt, so I replaced the tensioner without releasing the belt. Now I can’t place the belt! Please let me know how to place it without using the shaft. Thank you so much
I have to take my Accord in for the humming noise too. I might have to go to the meet up. I can picture it Jim, Joe, Cuba, Eric, Keith Wyatt hovering around my car saying What Is That Noise ....... I might leave Joe's shop with a whole new Accord when you all finish LOL
Hello Jim, my 2003 honda accord serpentine belt got damaged. it ripped off partially and while the car is running, it damaged the electrical wire sheath running near the belt at the bottom. it ripped of the plastic covering of the three wires inside the sheath and made the copper wires tangled with each other. My car stopped running. I managed to separate the wires with electrical tape but my car wont starting and the battery voltage keep getting low. I tried new battery and also jump starting car but of no avail.
Can you do a video on fixing Power Steering leak on this car? 2003-2007 are notorious for having that crappy leak, and both of mine have had it.. is there a cheap/easy fix?
I did the tensioner on my 4cyl 05 Camry and had to raise the engine to get one of the bolts out. Working in the engine bay would be so much easier if they would just give a little more room.
If you can't get to the bottom bolt with a deep socket, then you can always remove the pully from the new tensioner, mount the tensioner, and then put the pully back on.
How much would this cost for a shop to do this repair parts + labor VS buying it and doing it ourselves? Thanks for the video, I've just inspected mine and could hear the grinding noise from the bearing bolt :(. I am planning to do this replacement this weekend.
Nice Video. I really need your advice on my 2007 Honda Odyssey . 2 months ago, I was at a stop sign, suddenly the van was making the high pitch sound then smoked and the steering wheel was heavy and "BOOM" the balancer and a pulley fell off the engine hood. Van was towed to Firestone, They replaced the parts and the belt. Then 1 month ago, I was sitting in the van while it was on parking gear. " Boom" the pulley which just replaced from Firestone, fell off from the engine again, I noticed the bearing was broke in half. Van was towed again. They replaced the parts of the warranty. Now the AC kicks in and off...the the freon is good...I don't know what is going on here. I m scared to drive it when my kids are with me. The van is 92000 thousand miles now. What's going to happen if the parts fall off the engine while I m driving 60 miles an hour? Should I sell this van? Is it worthy to keep driving? I really appreciate your advice. Thank you so much
My tensioner pulley was making a chirping noise. Very noticeable at startup. A bit of WD40 kept it quiet for a few days. I finally got a round to removing and replacing just the tensioner pulley. Watched many videos which pointed out key actions to avoid headaches. Part was about $15 for a Gates brand. Despite being a rookie, took me about 30 minutes. The entire tensioner assembly with pulley runs about $60, which I contemplated replacing instead (as shown in Jim's video here),...but chose the simpler solution,...even though that tensioner may need work in a year or two or more. Thanks Jim for all of the great videos!!
Good video my buddy tensioner is making the whole car vibrate but it’s visible wobbling
Excellent walk through on this job! I recently thought my tensioner was bad but it turns out that my new belt is squeaking. I bought the tensioner tool to take care of the issue myself and keep the tool for future use. Also, this video is much brighter (with nice white light) and of higher pixel quality than some of your previous videos. The only suggestion that I have is to use a torque wrench and provide the specs for us watching. Great job on the improvement filming and thanks again for the great walk through of this job!
Fantastic job as always. Such a huge help as I work on two Accords owned by my daughters. Thanks for taking the time to help us backyard mechanics.
Jim, I love the videos you have and also the the simplicity of your vlogs. Godspeed with 2019.
Thank you for watching
I did my wife 2005 honda accord & thanks bro for the knowledge on how to replace that part👍
Glad it helped
Great vid! Just what I needed. Hope there's nothing too different in my V6 version.
Should've recorded the noise the pulley would make with the bad bearings. I feel like nobody includes that In their videos. Just helps
Nice work Jim. Easy to follow instructions for any DIY type.
Thank you . Yes I did so many of these I could do this with my eyes closed.Hahaha
Good job Jim. It may have been the camera/mic just picking up the car engine making some noise and sounded worse than it was. Well explained. Thanks. JohnG
I'm happy to help. Thank you for watching
Hi Jim,
Awesome video
I wasn’t able to move the tensioner to release the belt, so I replaced the tensioner without releasing the belt. Now I can’t place the belt! Please let me know how to place it without using the shaft.
Thank you so much
Very descriptive video. Easy to follow along. Thanks for the help!
I'm surprised you didn't show the tensioner indicator so show whether the tensioner is too loose.
I have to take my Accord in for the humming noise too. I might have to go to the meet up. I can picture it Jim, Joe, Cuba, Eric, Keith Wyatt hovering around my car saying What Is That Noise ....... I might leave Joe's shop with a whole new Accord when you all finish LOL
Hahaha it will be more like noise what noise we don't hear anything.
Rattling sound can you just replce the pulley instead of the tensioner assembly?!?!
It's a little snug to get in there but not too bad. Nice job Jim.
This one is easy compared to some. Thanks Glen
Nice straight through procedure! Good video!
Yes I did so many of these I could do this with my eyes closed.Hahaha
Please do a video on replacing the rear engine mount on a Accord 2008-2012 thanks!!
That's a good one!
Hello Jim, my 2003 honda accord serpentine belt got damaged. it ripped off partially and while the car is running, it damaged the electrical wire sheath running near the belt at the bottom. it ripped of the plastic covering of the three wires inside the sheath and made the copper wires tangled with each other. My car stopped running. I managed to separate the wires with electrical tape but my car wont starting and the battery voltage keep getting low. I tried new battery and also jump starting car but of no avail.
Can you do a video on fixing Power Steering leak on this car? 2003-2007 are notorious for having that crappy leak, and both of mine have had it.. is there a cheap/easy fix?
Very helpful. ...
esp. helpful to remember about over tightening in aluminum. OMG don't strip out!!
Great how to. Wondering if it's necessary to do the whole timing belt kit or can you just do the belt on its own.
Engine does not have a timing belt
Great video. Many thanks from NM.
Awesome video bro!!!!
Would this same method work on a 2012 honda Accord?
I did the tensioner on my 4cyl 05 Camry and had to raise the engine to get one of the bolts out. Working in the engine bay would be so much easier if they would just give a little more room.
I know with that one you will need to lift the engine to get the bolt out. Thank you for watching
If you can't get to the bottom bolt with a deep socket, then you can always remove the pully from the new tensioner, mount the tensioner, and then put the pully back on.
Nice Jim! Had many of those go bad!
I think we did a least one or two.Hahaha
nice job
How much would this cost for a shop to do this repair parts + labor VS buying it and doing it ourselves? Thanks for the video, I've just inspected mine and could hear the grinding noise from the bearing bolt :(. I am planning to do this replacement this weekend.
$198 is what they told me at a small shop
Can you adjust a belt tensioner on a 07 accord?
Nice Video. I really need your advice on my 2007 Honda Odyssey . 2 months ago, I was at a stop sign, suddenly the van was making the high pitch sound then smoked and the steering wheel was heavy and "BOOM" the balancer and a pulley fell off the engine hood. Van was towed to Firestone, They replaced the parts and the belt.
Then 1 month ago, I was sitting in the van while it was on parking gear. " Boom" the pulley which just replaced from Firestone, fell off from the engine again, I noticed the bearing was broke in half. Van was towed again. They replaced the parts of the warranty.
Now the AC kicks in and off...the the freon is good...I don't know what is going on here. I m scared to drive it when my kids are with me.
The van is 92000 thousand miles now. What's going to happen if the parts fall off the engine while I m driving 60 miles an hour?
Should I sell this van? Is it worthy to keep driving?
I really appreciate your advice.
Thank you so much
Did they replace the whole assembly or just the pulley and bearing?
You mustn’t be feeling the polar vortex with the shop door open like that - they must make them tough in Jersey.
Oh yeah it was cold and just when the shop warms up it is time to open the doors to move cars.Thank you for watching
You didn’t start the car to hear the noise
I don't have tools. do you repair I can bring my car to your shop.
What is the torque value and is it 14mm or 15mm/
240 ft lbs
What is the cost to change this? Thank you
Depends on what parts are used. The labor is about 1.5 hours.
like your videos
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"Remove the fan belt"? I know what you mean but others may not.... just being picky!
Good video but I didn't see any diagnoses...
Usually it will make noise .Thanks for watching.
Easy to lose the plot tightening into aluminium.
A fender cover would be appreciated by your customers.
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