My belt just snapped yesterday doing a retune ugh. Checking this video now. You can see in the beginning of the video how you tensioner marker is more on the right side showing stretch while at the end at 12:52 it's right in the middle. Super interesting!
@@bandidomxgarage7898 If you have u-clips or zipties you can snap them over the belt with the buckle tucked between the straps and it’ll keep the belt from bouncing off
I had to have my belt changed on my Q50 before I turned it in last year. They tried to say it was the turbocharger and it was my fault. I showed them the TSB and they couldn’t argue with it anymore. They fixed it under warranty right before the warranty ran out.
Thanks. Boost. I snapped the belt yesterday and spent $200 replaced at a shop and $80 towed car. I wish I could watch this video earlier so I can change it by myself.
Saw this post a year ago when my '20 Q50 was putting 65k km. Since then I spared extra belt in the trunk just in case. Here again I'm watching the post after my belt shredded all over the engine bay yesterday, right when it crossed 140k Km.
Thanks for the video Boost! I have 35K on my Q60 and after viewing this video I decided to change it (just in case). I ordered the part and changed it myself. It wasn't too hard to change the belt but I had to remove the air boxes. I hate putting those stock air boxes are a pain. However, thanks again for the video. I definitely hit the LIKE button and I've been a subscriber since 2018.
Awesome belt is on and no more squeeky noise at all so far. It took me a bit to put on because is my first time and limited space I removed also the air filter caps and filter and gave me way more room to work in. The used belt if you look at it you can tell it is slightly wear out but looked normal but you can compare and see the ridges are much smaller and the texture is wear out as well. Thanks my guy the video helped a lot
Okay, first time I heard this noise (squeak at 1:08) Infiniti swapped my turbos... as soon as I picked up my car, noise was still there. Clowns at Infiniti tried to tell me it's normal..drove it for 12 months (just lived with it)...all along,I was convinced it was the belts. Noise is still there on turbo load so I took it back a week ago and it's been sitting at the dealership as they are "testing it"... Gonna call them on Monday and demand they swap the belts. What a joke. Ps thanks for posting this...
When the dealership changed out my turbos on my Q60 under warrenty they changed my ac compressor idler pulley as it was sqeaking they found and said no fraying on the belt. Great vid thanks Boost . Now I can do it myself . Alot simpler than I thought ! K+
I have an 18 q60 with the squeal. Went to the dealer and was told it would take 45 min to realign the AC and replace belt. i think you should hit the dealer about the squeal and get the AC realigned.
The best way to deal with the AC compressor misalignment and belt squeal issue is to change to the 2023+ smooth idler pulley which has lips on it vs the early part is totally smooth. Nissan updated this idler for the 2023 and up VR30 cars to fix this exact issue. It was put on the 2023 Q50/60 as well as the 2023+ Nissan Z. Get one from the parts counter and put a fresh belt on and you’ll be good to go back To ordinary belt change intervals.
Shoot, I was hard stressing over this because I got mine replaced once and it started squeaking again. A lot easier to do on than my previous cars for sure! Thanks for the vid Boost, much appreciated!
Oh man I took my Q50RS into the dealer last week due to belt squeal. Was warrantied so no cost but exactly the same symptoms as your clips at the beginning. I know about the breakages but didn’t realize how widespread this issue was. They claimed belt was glazed..
Them old boost videos coming in clutch ive been experiencing a small squeal between 3-3.5k rpms read on a fourm that my waterpump might be bad but hopefully its a pulley misalignment!
So if a belt was to go bad how would Ik if it’s casual wear over time instead of the misalignment of the AC compressor as stated on the recall for the Qs
Boost, so is this belt/pully issue going to continue even though things are aligned and belts are replaced. I am interested in a 2019 RS but this is really killing my motivation... Do 2019 models have this issue as well. I've heard it was only occuring to the first two years of this the generation, but I've heard 2018's have this issue as well. Is there no permanent solution?
I just did mine 2 weeks ago. I did it from the bottom. Glad to know you could just move the expansion tanks to the side and do it from the top, that would be quicker. I am under warranty but rather do it myself than waste my time at the dealer. I just picked up 12qt of Matic S ATF, about to do the transmission flush tomorrow, I have 40k.
I'm struggling with sliding the new belt onto the tensioner pulley because the tension arm blocks it from sliding from the side like the other pulleys the only way I can think of how to push the belt through was to fish it through by squeezing both sides idk anyone have more insight on that this is the only part I'm struggling with rn I don't have any reference cuz my belt is in pieces
Yo! I noticed that same noise at the beginning of the video when I accelerate at around 50k miles. Since I don’t drive my car harshly, that’s why the issue didn’t come earlier. Will make a call to Infiniti
Ay bro I plan on changing mine but I can’t find the genuine oe part. When I search for 2021 q50 nothing comes up on the genuine parts sites. Which belt and or number works on 2021+ 300hp version
Is anyone aware of the new oil change capacity of plus 1/2 quart to Q50 q60s? There is a new dipstick available part number 11140-5CA0B. Came out in April as a technical service bulletin or am I just out of date?
Yo fam you out here in brooklyn? Lol the neighborhood seems familiar. Brooklyn love out here. Been wanting to buy a sport red q50 and im almost there so im prepping my self dor all the fixes and everything. Hit me back bro bro
That’s what infinity have stated. But when I’m going to tell you is it’s going to go bad because the auto tensioner is very strong and will eat through the rubber.
Hi Flow Exhaust Downpipe Test Pipe for 350Z 370Z G35 G37 Q50 Q60 VQ35HR VQ37HR Here is one of many that I have found while searching for a hfc on eBay.
I need your help! I own a 2011 m37s. I’m trying to find a set of hfc’s. Since there is a much bigger platform for the g series when it comes to after market parts and components than the m series. I’m having a difficult time in finding or getting verification of fitments. My question is are the parts for the g, m and z series interchangeable particularly the exhaust?
My 2019 red sport q50 makes a squeaking/chirping sound when idling. I’ve taken it to the dealer and they changed the pulleys and belts but it still does it. Any idea why?
Had a buddy with a 2018 and AMS intakes come by to do my belt replacement today. It didn't happen. My 2017 S has stock air boxes but also another fan control module mounted on the rear of the fan shroud on the passenger side. It is very tight. The amount of difference in available space between my 2017 and his 2018 is crazy. So, you're likely in the same boat as me. After I watched this video I was like, man that's pretty easy. Then I removed the air intake shroud and saw there was far less room to get in there. Oh well.
Bro. U don’t understand how useful this video is to me the intermittent noise was driving me crazy. It only did it certain rpm’s and once hot.
My belt just snapped yesterday doing a retune ugh. Checking this video now. You can see in the beginning of the video how you tensioner marker is more on the right side showing stretch while at the end at 12:52 it's right in the middle. Super interesting!
First time changing my belt took my about 30 minutes thanks for guidance🤙🏽
I always keep a good used belt in all my cars when driving long distances, just in case.
In the worst case scenario you can always use your pants belt lol
@@bandidomxgarage7898 If you have u-clips or zipties you can snap them over the belt with the buckle tucked between the straps and it’ll keep the belt from bouncing off
I had to have my belt changed on my Q50 before I turned it in last year. They tried to say it was the turbocharger and it was my fault. I showed them the TSB and they couldn’t argue with it anymore. They fixed it under warranty right before the warranty ran out.
Could you share the link of the TSB? Thanks!
Whats the Tsb ???!
@@anthonysantana9193serpentine belt
Thanks. Boost. I snapped the belt yesterday and spent $200 replaced at a shop and $80 towed car. I wish I could watch this video earlier so I can change it by myself.
got quoted $900+ to change... Thank god for you bro cause no way in hell I was paying that.
Saw this post a year ago when my '20 Q50 was putting 65k km. Since then I spared extra belt in the trunk just in case. Here again I'm watching the post after my belt shredded all over the engine bay yesterday, right when it crossed 140k Km.
Now I consider changing my thanks boost, thanks for doing all these DIY videos
Thanks for the video Boost! I have 35K on my Q60 and after viewing this video I decided to change it (just in case). I ordered the part and changed it myself. It wasn't too hard to change the belt but I had to remove the air boxes. I hate putting those stock air boxes are a pain. However, thanks again for the video. I definitely hit the LIKE button and I've been a subscriber since 2018.
I removed air boxes and the coolant hose. It sucked. I'll pay someone next time
Glad I found this video I have the same squeaky noise you showed and bought the belt today and will be installing tomorrow morning
Awesome belt is on and no more squeeky noise at all so far. It took me a bit to put on because is my first time and limited space
I removed also the air filter caps and filter and gave me way more room to work in. The used belt if you look at it you can tell it is slightly wear out but looked normal but you can compare and see the ridges are much smaller and the texture is wear out as well.
Thanks my guy the video helped a lot
im glad i could help carlos
Just had my first belt shred but caught it before it overheated
Thank you so much 2016 ( silversport)
89k miles
How is it treating you now? I’m looking at a 2016 3.0t and I’m concerned with reliability
Okay, first time I heard this noise (squeak at 1:08) Infiniti swapped my turbos... as soon as I picked up my car, noise was still there. Clowns at Infiniti tried to tell me it's normal..drove it for 12 months (just lived with it)...all along,I was convinced it was the belts. Noise is still there on turbo load so I took it back a week ago and it's been sitting at the dealership as they are "testing it"... Gonna call them on Monday and demand they swap the belts. What a joke. Ps thanks for posting this...
When the dealership changed out my turbos on my Q60 under warrenty they changed my ac compressor idler pulley as it was sqeaking they found and said no fraying on the belt. Great vid thanks Boost . Now I can do it myself . Alot simpler than I thought ! K+
I have an 18 q60 with the squeal. Went to the dealer and was told it would take 45 min to realign the AC and replace belt. i think you should hit the dealer about the squeal and get the AC realigned.
Great tutorial! Better than most youtube DIY videos for sure.
Thanks for video save me some $ my belt shredded on freeway the best video so far keep up the good work
Looks easy on video, but if I tried myself itd probably take me 2 hours. Great video. Will come in very handy down the road.
The best way to deal with the AC compressor misalignment and belt squeal issue is to change to the 2023+ smooth idler pulley which has lips on it vs the early part is totally smooth. Nissan updated this idler for the 2023 and up VR30 cars to fix this exact issue. It was put on the 2023 Q50/60 as well as the 2023+ Nissan Z. Get one from the parts counter and put a fresh belt on and you’ll be good to go back
To ordinary belt change intervals.
Bruh this video came in super clutch, I was just about to take my car in because my belt is squeaking
Did it fix the issue?
This guy makes it look so easy im over here struggling to get the new one in
Shoot, I was hard stressing over this because I got mine replaced once and it started squeaking again. A lot easier to do on than my previous cars for sure! Thanks for the vid Boost, much appreciated!
@Andrew B I got mine changed last year and sadly I gotta get it changed again. Thanks for the heads up man, I appreciate it!
@Andrew B Thanks man, much appreciated! Gl with your build 🙏
Im literally worried abt my intercooler side and i remembered you talking abt literally what im having issues with😂thanks
This is good. You should include a belt diagram though. Thanks!
Boost, thank you so much I might actually attempt this now. Please continue to make more videos!
Thanks for the video. I’m going to change my belt on my Q60 this week
Great video. So helpful! Thank you. I had to remove the passenger side air filter housing. Otherwise your video was spot on!!
i was just about to take my car in to change the belt thank goodness i watched this video!! Thanks Boost 🙏🏾
Not as easy as you make it look but much love and respect bro for making these videos.
Agreed! I can barely even put my hand in there. Just open up the bottom, which gives you much more flexibility.
Oh man I took my Q50RS into the dealer last week due to belt squeal. Was warrantied so no cost but exactly the same symptoms as your clips at the beginning. I know about the breakages but didn’t realize how widespread this issue was. They claimed belt was glazed..
I was about to take mine in this week, shop asking for $210! Lmao! No need anymore, Thanks man!
Thanks again bro 🙏🏾 following your steps going to get that done asap
Yup, its a Quick change, Save some money$$ folks and DIY.. Good Vid. Stay Safe, Be Safe!!!
As usual another boost in motion special. Thanks for the great video bro💯💪🏽💯💪🏽
Your videos made me get a 3.0t was watch other videos from other ppl n scared me
Thanks bro. Changing mine this weekend, you saved me.
Amazing bro I’m doing this soon along with a pulley change to the new Z one
Thanks Boost, wasn't aware of that trick with the allen key good info all around. Looked pretty bloodless 😆
Them old boost videos coming in clutch ive been experiencing a small squeal between 3-3.5k rpms read on a fourm that my waterpump might be bad but hopefully its a pulley misalignment!
Start with changing the belt
Great video Boost. Hope all is well for you.
Watching this while on the side of the road 🎉
First time changing the belt? Thinking of changing mine just as a precaution, I'm at 50k miles right now
Great video. Can you check your parts links? Many of the links are either out of stock or no longer selling the part.
Tsb fixes the belt issues. If you don't get the tsb you will keep shredding belts
Thanks for information Boost 🙏
Just got mine swapped out under the dealership warranty 👍🏻
Interesting that there's a new part number. I wonder if the original belt was also part of the issue along with the a/c pulley alignment.
Wow Infiniti took 3 hrs lol next time I will try to do it myself and hopefully don’t get a cut in the process but good content boost
U are strong boost i needed help to do it on 2015 q60 that tensioner was loaded 😂.
Super helpful bro , thank you so much!
So how often do you suggest the belt be changed? Just after you hear it squeaking?
As soon as it starts squeaking.
Bro .....extremely good knowledge 🤙.
Great video very useful. 👍🏽
Infiniti dealer changed the belt or no more noise so far under warranty
So if a belt was to go bad how would Ik if it’s casual wear over time instead of the misalignment of the AC compressor as stated on the recall for the Qs
That looks like pulley misalignment there's a bulletin out for the 2016s.
Change my belt 2x 30k 70k miles can you do a video on how to bleed the radiator?
Boost, so is this belt/pully issue going to continue even though things are aligned and belts are replaced. I am interested in a 2019 RS but this is really killing my motivation...
Do 2019 models have this issue as well. I've heard it was only occuring to the first two years of this the generation, but I've heard 2018's have this issue as well. Is there no permanent solution?
Its a maintenance item just change it. It’s a lot better than the other engines with timing belt
Just bought a q60s rs and while it's vin is not on list looks like something I should do as it has 20k miles and never has been done.
93k km on my q50 3.0T about to make the first serpentine belt change.
Thank you for this video! I wasn't sure how to change my belt.
Doesn’t the intakes take away the warranty ? Just curious
Love the Q50, but if your looking for something much less maintenance go with the Nissan Maxima
I just did mine 2 weeks ago. I did it from the bottom. Glad to know you could just move the expansion tanks to the side and do it from the top, that would be quicker. I am under warranty but rather do it myself than waste my time at the dealer. I just picked up 12qt of Matic S ATF, about to do the transmission flush tomorrow, I have 40k.
Flushing the whole tranny?
I got the right belt , key in the hole , still can’t slip the belt in on the last pulley which for me I’m on left bottom corner pulley
I'm struggling with sliding the new belt onto the tensioner pulley because the tension arm blocks it from sliding from the side like the other pulleys the only way I can think of how to push the belt through was to fish it through by squeezing both sides idk anyone have more insight on that this is the only part I'm struggling with rn I don't have any reference cuz my belt is in pieces
It's a lot tighter on the Q60 compared to the Q50
I change my like 6 month ago no issues whatsoever
Yo! I noticed that same noise at the beginning of the video when I accelerate at around 50k miles. Since I don’t drive my car harshly, that’s why the issue didn’t come earlier. Will make a call to Infiniti
Same here, literally at 50k (2018 model) and same noise when moderately accelerating.
Just may do the DIY to save some cash...seems simple enough.
So at the end do you put the ratchet back in the square and pull back like in the beginning?
No just hold it and pull out
Whatever you had in place. And slowly let the spring bounce back
I was wondering how to get there tension to being slack.
Ay bro I plan on changing mine but I can’t find the genuine oe part. When I search for 2021 q50 nothing comes up on the genuine parts sites. Which belt and or number works on 2021+ 300hp version
So I added the z1 pulley but I can't get the belt on its to tight idk what I'm doing wrong
The pully broke when I was prying it,sigh ....a 20min belt job now into hours job,any pully upgrade you suggest?
i had my belt changed back in december and its been squeaking for about a month now
Could be the a/c alignment. That's why belts break on these cars. Changing the belt doesn't help if it's not properly aligned.
Question, if the squeaking is subtle and kinda constant, does that mean it’s the pulley or the belt?
Question I own a 2020 q50 sport how often do I gotta replace it currently at 12k miles
Is anyone aware of the new oil change capacity of plus 1/2 quart to Q50 q60s? There is a new dipstick available part number 11140-5CA0B. Came out in April as a technical service bulletin or am I just out of date?
Yo fam you out here in brooklyn? Lol the neighborhood seems familiar. Brooklyn love out here. Been wanting to buy a sport red q50 and im almost there so im prepping my self dor all the fixes and everything. Hit me back bro bro
Q essential kit: belt + boost guidance video
I’ll change this when I get my q back
Hey boost what is that part connected to your front strut bar 🤔
What's that bracket u have installed with the strut bar??
Took my car in for maintenance today and this was literally the problem
Goated bro
Boost, is the shredding belt cause by mis align compressor happens on older year?
That’s what infinity have stated. But when I’m going to tell you is it’s going to go bad because the auto tensioner is very strong and will eat through the rubber.
@@BoostInMotion oh i see thanks keep it up, love ur channel
So roughly you’d change the belt at least every year but you said you waited about 25k miles which is about 2 years almost?
New subscriber
That serpentine belt was a bitch to change. It didn't take me no 15 minutes either.
Very Good video
Boost belts dont stretch they have wire inside
The rubber deteriorates over time and degrades but yes you are right
@@BoostInMotion thats correct you can loose millimeters due to the rubber getting worn out
Any distance is changed belt?
Could it be that your belt goes out more often because you race the car?????
Nope this is common problem on all vr30s. Plus I don’t beat on my car. It my daily driver
Bro where did you order it from ? And did you have to give the vin number ?
@@BoostInMotion I was going to order one from Z1 but it won’t fit on my q50 3.0t luxe rd or are they all the same ?
Sorry eBay I ordered
@@BoostInMotion oh ok bro thanks
Hi,
Does a rwd downpipe work for awd q50 3.7?
What is the difference between the vq37hr and the vq37vhr? Thanks!
It’s called a VQ 37VHR
Hi Flow Exhaust Downpipe Test Pipe for 350Z 370Z G35 G37 Q50 Q60 VQ35HR VQ37HR Here is one of many that I have found while searching for a hfc on eBay.
The test pipes are interchangeable with the VQ 35 HR and I VQ 37VHR
I need your help! I own a 2011 m37s. I’m trying to find a set of hfc’s. Since there is a much bigger platform for the g series when it comes to after market parts and components than the m series. I’m having a difficult time in finding or getting verification of fitments. My question is are the parts for the g, m and z series interchangeable particularly the exhaust?
taking off that intake cover will throw your car into limp mode if you drive long without it.
Yeah I need to get off my Layze ass and change mine. 52k miles here.
My 2019 red sport q50 makes a squeaking/chirping sound when idling. I’ve taken it to the dealer and they changed the pulleys and belts but it still does it. Any idea why?
Did you find the fix?
How do you have so much room to work with I feel like mine is way tighter
Had a buddy with a 2018 and AMS intakes come by to do my belt replacement today. It didn't happen. My 2017 S has stock air boxes but also another fan control module mounted on the rear of the fan shroud on the passenger side. It is very tight. The amount of difference in available space between my 2017 and his 2018 is crazy.
So, you're likely in the same boat as me. After I watched this video I was like, man that's pretty easy. Then I removed the air intake shroud and saw there was far less room to get in there. Oh well.
@@scottsuhre2514 More room in 2017 or 2018 ?
@@OutCome5more room in the 2018. The shop that did mine (2017), replaced it from underneath the car.