Hey, this is great! Thanks, ETCG! I had a scary belt-breaking incident 2 days ago, which also knocked loose an antifreeze hose. For me, the best part of this video is you pointing out the belt diagram---stamped inside the hood! This after I spent the better part of today, in the library & on Internet, searching for a belt diagram to match my 1993 Ford Taurus. DUH! Your other points are incisive time savers as well. You deserve a raise!
Hey Eric, Thanks' for sharing your knowledge! You are not a selfish dude. I always share my skills with people also. I figure it doesn't take nothing from one candle to light another candle. God see's our hearts and wants people to help each other. God Bless, and Thanks' again Anthony
@EricTheCarGuy My Nissan Altima 02 3.5 V6's belt squeaks in the cold, the belt is new, so i think all i need to do is adjust the autotensioner, a 12 mm bolt around it, the problem is, im not sure which one leads to the tensioner, does this sound about right? or am i compleatly off?
i have a nissan maxima 1995. my serpentine belt doesnt want to go back into place. i loosened the tightener pulley all the way and it hardly gave me any slack. i need help finding out a way to get the belt to get back on the alternator, compressor, and a pulley that is connected to an internal belt. Help please
@EricTheCarGuy i doubt that is the problem. its the same belt i think. lets assume that is not the problem (and i will double check the belt). what could be the problem(s)? also the tensioner is not very responsive. it seems like it gets harder and harder to turn, the more i try to "unscrew" the bolt.
@EricTheCarGuy I just changed the belt on my '02 Passat and had the same problem...tensioner all the way and there was no way the new belt was going on. In fact, I couldn't even get the old belt off, I had to cut it instead...
Ended up having to remove the fan clutch assembly to get it back on...
You are my new SUPERHERO!!! I pretty much knew how to do this, but your awesome video is so thorough and helped alieviate my nervousness...you will now be the "go to guy" when I need to make minor repairs or maintain my vehicle. THANKS!
I found on Ask.com someone responding to a question about how do do it: "Instead doing it yourself, pay $200.00 and don't worry about how to do it". I don't agree with people like that. It seems to be lazy to learn new things.
@EricTheCarGuy I have a 1997 Toyota Avalon and my serpentine belt just snapped the other day. I have the replacement belt, but I'm having trouble finding the tensioner. There's no diagram under my hood and all my pulleys are on the left side of the engine. Any suggestions?
@ddurbin0789 Remember that the smooth side is for the back of the belt and the 'toothed' side goes into the ribbed pulleys. It may take some time to figure out the exact routing however but keep trying and you should be able to work it out. Good luck.
@ddurbin0789 Remember that the smooth side is for the back of the belt and the 'toothed' side goes into the ribbed pulleys. It may take some time to figure out the exact routing however but keep trying and you should be able to work it out. Good luck.
Your the Best Eric!! I was killing myself trying to crank the tensioner and did not know about the 3/8 ratchet hole on it. I'm handy but I'm a far cry from a mechanic. God Bless Youtube!! :)
are the people who design cars just stupid fucking insane. my gf just bought a car, and i looked in there and said oh effign god, I hope I never have to replace any of that. sure enough, it was sold with a doa alternator, which I have to get from a pullapart, take out, and put in this damn piece of ford crap now. just exactly what i DID NOT want to do...
@s2skateboarding Honestly many of the belts that are out there will work just fine, OE is great but I know that just about all OE belts are made by aftermarket companies.
I had a mechanic explain to me why it was gonna cost me MONEY to have him change my belt. That he had to remove this and that and how much labor it was gonna be. I already knew he was tryna jip me because I was a woman. After browsing YOUTUBE I came across Ericthecarguy video and I am floored by how easy it is to put on!! THANK U EricTheCarGuy for your simplistic demonstration. With out your video I would have prolly spent over a hundred dollars on parts and labor.
Eric, Thanks a bunch! I watched several other vids on here and yours made the most sense. I also like that you show the pain in the butt stuff like getting around spots that are tight, etc. Other vids make it look too easy. Just changed my belt in about 15-20mins, local garage wanted to charge me 100 bucks!
@FrenchValleyAirport This does work. However, when working mechanically, you typically reverse the process of removal, to learn how to install whatever you are doing. In cutting the belt off, you don't really learn how it comes off.
@FrenchValleyAirport It's practically impossible to diagnose that over the internet. What vehicle? And it could be a worm pully's bearings, not the belt itself. Another option is that you have a small oil leak or coolant leak somewhere spraying onto the belt causing squeal.
@Prototypexl ugh, i hate the noise! it makes me feel like my car is shitty and cheap, were can i learn how to change them? >.< wouldn't you feel the same way?
@FrenchValleyAirport Yes I would. And you can learn by trying it for yourself. Just do some research first to see what tools are necessary. And any parts you may need along the way, ahead of time.
Its ok I found out how to get my wifes alternator off her 2000 nissan altima it was hell but once I figured it out the rest was sorta easy but another question everything is back on but everytime I turn there is this loud squeaking noise coming from under the hood I think it has to deal with the belt not exactly sure any ideas on this?
Thanks for a great video - I just had a massive fight against my Passat''s serpentine belt and now I feel myself stupid. :) tomorrow I'm gonna beat it!
Hey Eric, i watch your videos from time to time and i must say that they are awesome! I know enough about auto mechanics to get by and am continuing to learn more. Your videos inspire me to never give up my training. thank you so much for your educational videos. Keep up the good work!
U my friend r a life saver well n my mind...... I am a female and I get tired of goin nto different shop and bein charged a arm and a leg for something so simple..... I have watched different videos on how to change a belt, air filter and a fuel filter all seem pretty easy I feel like nothing beats a failure but a try.... thanks so much for being informative...... Bless yur heart:)
Hey Eric, In terms of checking for cracks in your serpentine belt, does the same thing apply to a timing belt? I pull back my timing cover and look at the belt, and it is cracked up quite badly. I just had a water pump replaced and when I got my truck back, I have an awful whining coming from the timing belt area. (wasn't before the water pump replacement)
@nicholas0142003 I normally do those during the timing belt repair, get's 2 things done at once. All you really have to do is loosen it and drop the engine down enough to slip the belt in, might save you some time. Good luck.
I have a 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Straight 6, I replaced the water pump but didnt have the money for the belt at the time. I honestly love the Straight 6 cause u take off the fan and fan shroud and it gives you so much room to figure everything out. BTW, great vids man, when I don't know how to do something, I'm usually on here to watch your vids.
I love the single serpentine belt with automatic tensioner. it tension by itself when you start the car or truck. I hate changing belt on my 2002 Cadillac Deville. There this one pulley its the smooth side and I have to slip the belt in between the pulley and the engine first before I do the rest of them. There no way of getting around it because of how the tensioner is made you have to slip the belt between the engine and tensioner before you do the rest on the newer cadillac over 2000 and up.
I want to start by saying you make great videos. Now back to belts, my chrysler 300 has two seperate belts that both connect into the crankshaft. Looking down at the crankshaft pulley while it running it appears to have a bit of wobble to it. Could that be some sort of damage to the shaft or would worn out belts cause this? Thanks and keep up the great videos!
@EricTheCarGuy Well the teeth on the belt goes side to side instead of down the length of the belt so I was wondering if there had to be a specific spacing between the pulleys but it does not look like there are any grooves that the teeth go into so I guess not.
@robsz1 Crankshaft problems are a priority, to de terming if it's the belts you might want to remove the belts and see if the wobble is still there, if it's gone you know it's the belts, if not then start by inspecting the harmonic balancer to see if the rubber inside of it has come apart, if it has replace it. If the vibration is on the crank this could be a real problem and the only real fix that I can think of is to replace it.
@EssedariusMaiestas The serpentine belt drives the accessories, alternator, power steering, and AC while the timing belt keeps the top part of the engine in time with the bottom part, 2 very different things. As for the Jetta you might want to check out the video I did on Diagnosing An Overheat as there are some practical tips on finding the source of an overheat condition.
@EricTheCarGuy hey eric, my serpentine belt was squeaking, so i sprayed it with some belt spray and it worked perfect, i plan on putting on a new belt myself soon, but my question is, does a brand new belt require and lubrication? i dont think so since its intended to grip the pulleys but i just want to make sure, BTW i want to thank you for the honda accord wheel bearing video, my brother and I needed to replace his drivers side bearing and we do not own a press, so we did it the ghetto way,TY
@lol123321123321 You don't want to lubricate your new belt, if the tensioner is working properly then it shouldn't make any noise. Thanks for the comment.
Great video as usual. I love the comment you made bout contorting in painful positions and it's what makes being a mechanic fun. I remember those days. Some times you were bawled up like a pretzel just to get to a bolt that was fine thread and 500ft longer than it needed to be. Yes thats the life of a automotive tech. I love the videos and hope you stay dirty Eric. Thanks again for being here for everyone!
i wonder... Eric, you know those people that take their A/C system out for performance upgrade? would they just have to find out a way to connect them and be able to run the same direction and find one that will fit snug on there thats shorter?
@ohio1998 I will put a floor jack with a block of wood on it under the oil pan to support the engine while I remove the bracket on the engine mount to replace the belt.
Ok so i changed my husband's(most difficult tensioner ever) belt and the box made a comment about running it for a few minutes to seat properly(though we checked it thorougly) and then resetting the tension again? what's that about. I used a drive rite belt. The next one is im tottally with the spark plugs 2003 mercury sable with a 'vulcan' engine. I dont want to pay 300 to change sparkplugs. So if you could, can you make a video? I tried to reach the plugs(being a girl w/small hands,but couldnt
@Broewl As for resetting the tension this is really not possible with an automatic tensioner so I'm not sure what they are on about there. As for your spark plugs I did a video on how to get better access when working on a V6 engine, look through my videos for Quick Tip V6 Access.
Hey Eric I have a Honda Accord/Acura TSX and my serpentine belt screeches when the engine is running for the first 15 minutes or so. Do I need to replace my belt or the tensioner etc?
Great vids btw, you are the only guy who works on Hondas who has good vids so all your vids are relevant to my car:)
@Srbijarulez Personally I would start with just the belt and inspect the tensioner for any issues, if the tensioner looked good I would just put a belt on it and see if the noise goes away.
Please do a video on how to change spark plugs in a chrysler town & country 2002 or later or maybe a similar engine set up in a new mini van, i cannot figure how to access the back three plugs without disassembling the entire vehicle. The engine is side ways and half of it is under the dash board for god sake.
@BJZnRPZ As for my videos I'm kind of a slave to what comes into the shop but the next time I get one of those in I'll do what I can to make a video for you. I usually go at them from under the car as I've found this to be the easiest way to get to those back plugs.
@EricTheCarGuy Thanks for the reply. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into not only making these excellent videos, but answering questions left by viewers(like me). Thanks!
I have a question relating to belt replacement on cars without auto tensioners like 90s Hondas.
When replacing these belts I always tighten the adjusting bolt so when I press on the center of the belt between two pulleys with my fingers I get no more than 1/2" deflection.
Is that a good enough rule of thumb with these cars?
@Bushougoma To be honest there is something called a "belt tension gauge" or "belt deflection gauge" that is used to set the tension on a belt and specs listed in the service manual. The idea is to make the belt tight enough to prevent slipping and noise and not so tight that it ruins the bearings in the accessory that the belt drives. I don't have the tool but having in mind what is suppose to be I've developed a "feel" for good belt tension over time, I'm not perfect mind you but it works.
@EricTheCarGuy My 05 Neon has one like that for the alternator. To paraphrase the service manual, to check the tension, use a mic connected to Chrysler's fancy DRBIII, pluck the belt, and have the mic listen to it. Check the frequency reading against the spec in the manual.
Man, I never thought music would be practical til I did this...224-252 Hz new, that's approximately between the F and B just below middle C.
@HebrewsInAlaska Well not knowing what kind of car or engine your working on it's going to be tough to make a suggestion however if your able to get the pulley off then you may be able to remove the broken fastener with a pair of vice grips or something, if not you may have to drill out the old fastener.
I just came across your channel which ate up my whole free afternoon by watching you video's ;-) Just excellent!
But I've got a question; the serpentinebelt on my Seat Leon Cupra 145kw TDI needs to be replaced. Easy job I might think but is it really nescessary to replace the tensioner as well? Isn't this item just a matter of functioning properly or not?
@Anacinc I believe it is a matter of function or not as you suggest, if it's not making noise, is loose, or causing some other problem I would leave it alone and just replace the belt.
@MK4TWISTEDDUB Even before I became a mechanic they called me Mr. Nimble Fingers. I guess working in tight places where I can't see what I'm doing comes naturally to me. Please don't read too much into this comment....
Does this apply to an acura integra I have to change my accessory belts this monday if possible. Help?
renarudo1 1 week ago
Stay dirty....Thanks for putting up with us :)
BuhlzI 2 weeks ago
this was great! hey ETCG could you do one on the power steering belt
tosunka 3 weeks ago
Hey, this is great! Thanks, ETCG! I had a scary belt-breaking incident 2 days ago, which also knocked loose an antifreeze hose. For me, the best part of this video is you pointing out the belt diagram---stamped inside the hood! This after I spent the better part of today, in the library & on Internet, searching for a belt diagram to match my 1993 Ford Taurus. DUH! Your other points are incisive time savers as well. You deserve a raise!
brutalyzedbytv 1 month ago
My belt broke while driving down the freeway. It's pretty scary losing power steering while driving 70 mph.
genx1973 1 month ago
Hey Eric, Thanks' for sharing your knowledge! You are not a selfish dude. I always share my skills with people also. I figure it doesn't take nothing from one candle to light another candle. God see's our hearts and wants people to help each other. God Bless, and Thanks' again Anthony
Antvald1 1 month ago
Just got a new belt for my truck, the number on the old belt is 6pk2325 and the new belt says 6pk2325, is that a negligible difference?
Matteo432 1 month ago
THANKS
helenamen 1 month ago
Thanks!
TheWillygood 1 month ago
Will let you know how it goes :o) don't have to change it yet..but I know I will soon enough! Thank goodness for youtube video!
sweetcdn1966 2 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy My Nissan Altima 02 3.5 V6's belt squeaks in the cold, the belt is new, so i think all i need to do is adjust the autotensioner, a 12 mm bolt around it, the problem is, im not sure which one leads to the tensioner, does this sound about right? or am i compleatly off?
HAZRDO82 2 months ago
Another fantastic video man!!
Theguido177 2 months ago
Great vid. It was nice to actualy see what you where doing. Thanks
PRGLoki 2 months ago
funny intro b
superco0l88 3 months ago
SO... that's what that silver pulley is for.... Tensioner.... Gotcha!
Br1an428 3 months ago
i have a nissan maxima 1995. my serpentine belt doesnt want to go back into place. i loosened the tightener pulley all the way and it hardly gave me any slack. i need help finding out a way to get the belt to get back on the alternator, compressor, and a pulley that is connected to an internal belt. Help please
theejock 3 months ago
@theejock You might want to check the numbers on the belts new and old to make sure they match, you may have the wrong belt.
EricTheCarGuy 2 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy i doubt that is the problem. its the same belt i think. lets assume that is not the problem (and i will double check the belt). what could be the problem(s)? also the tensioner is not very responsive. it seems like it gets harder and harder to turn, the more i try to "unscrew" the bolt.
theejock 2 months ago
@theejock Not sure but checking the numbers is easy enough to do why not try that first?
EricTheCarGuy 2 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy I just changed the belt on my '02 Passat and had the same problem...tensioner all the way and there was no way the new belt was going on. In fact, I couldn't even get the old belt off, I had to cut it instead...
Ended up having to remove the fan clutch assembly to get it back on...
Pendemic 5 days ago
You are my new SUPERHERO!!! I pretty much knew how to do this, but your awesome video is so thorough and helped alieviate my nervousness...you will now be the "go to guy" when I need to make minor repairs or maintain my vehicle. THANKS!
tishaallen1 3 months ago
"Embrace the pain"..... isn't that the truth
dorknbob 3 months ago
You are the man!
truePowerty 3 months ago
Very nice job and helpful video.
I found on Ask.com someone responding to a question about how do do it: "Instead doing it yourself, pay $200.00 and don't worry about how to do it". I don't agree with people like that. It seems to be lazy to learn new things.
Congrats for you video and your job.
nyko461 3 months ago
Save me $100. Thanks!!!
nkpenn 4 months ago
@nkpenn Awesome!
EricTheCarGuy 3 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy I have a 1997 Toyota Avalon and my serpentine belt just snapped the other day. I have the replacement belt, but I'm having trouble finding the tensioner. There's no diagram under my hood and all my pulleys are on the left side of the engine. Any suggestions?
ddurbin0789 4 months ago
@ddurbin0789 Remember that the smooth side is for the back of the belt and the 'toothed' side goes into the ribbed pulleys. It may take some time to figure out the exact routing however but keep trying and you should be able to work it out. Good luck.
EricTheCarGuy 3 months ago
@ddurbin0789 Remember that the smooth side is for the back of the belt and the 'toothed' side goes into the ribbed pulleys. It may take some time to figure out the exact routing however but keep trying and you should be able to work it out. Good luck.
EricTheCarGuy 3 months ago
Eric You're a crusade !!!! Italian diy guys need someone like you
medioman74 4 months ago
@medioman74 Perhaps I should learn Italian. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
Your the Best Eric!! I was killing myself trying to crank the tensioner and did not know about the 3/8 ratchet hole on it. I'm handy but I'm a far cry from a mechanic. God Bless Youtube!! :)
importplus 4 months ago
@importplus I'm very happy my video was able to help you, thanks for your comment.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
are the people who design cars just stupid fucking insane. my gf just bought a car, and i looked in there and said oh effign god, I hope I never have to replace any of that. sure enough, it was sold with a doa alternator, which I have to get from a pullapart, take out, and put in this damn piece of ford crap now. just exactly what i DID NOT want to do...
50caliberFistFK 4 months ago
@50caliberFistFK It's funny how our worst fears come true sometimes. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
Its poor fucking engineering is what it is...
50caliberFistFK 4 months ago
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! That was alot of help, cause I had no clue where to even begin! Thanks again!
chrissyx456 4 months ago
@chrissyx456 I'm glad the video was helpful, thanks for your comment.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
Don't you need to line up any timing marks on that job then?
zaftra 4 months ago
@zaftra No, you only need to worry about that when doing a timing belt.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
what type should i buy??
autozone-ac delco ,OEM factory, or aftermatrket performance??????
which is best
thanks
s2skateboarding 4 months ago
@s2skateboarding OEM is always the best for stuff like this. If it came with it, it was made for it.
WhammyMechanics 4 months ago
@s2skateboarding Honestly many of the belts that are out there will work just fine, OE is great but I know that just about all OE belts are made by aftermarket companies.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
You a good guy Eric...thanks a bunch!
elomarjasso 4 months ago
@elomarjasso Thank you!
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
I had a mechanic explain to me why it was gonna cost me MONEY to have him change my belt. That he had to remove this and that and how much labor it was gonna be. I already knew he was tryna jip me because I was a woman. After browsing YOUTUBE I came across Ericthecarguy video and I am floored by how easy it is to put on!! THANK U EricTheCarGuy for your simplistic demonstration. With out your video I would have prolly spent over a hundred dollars on parts and labor.
kruelbutsweet 4 months ago
@kruelbutsweet I love saving people money, thanks so much for your comment I really appreciate it.
EricTheCarGuy 4 months ago
thanks so much Eric! I learnt so loads from you sharing your knowledge :)
DRJIVAN 4 months ago
There is n othing quick about this tip
derekpeters04 5 months ago
one of those subscriptions of mine i can click the "like" button the second it starts cause i know it's gonna be good.
jamisgood21 5 months ago
@jamisgood21 I appreciate that very much, thanks.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
Eric, Thanks a bunch! I watched several other vids on here and yours made the most sense. I also like that you show the pain in the butt stuff like getting around spots that are tight, etc. Other vids make it look too easy. Just changed my belt in about 15-20mins, local garage wanted to charge me 100 bucks!
Newts1996 5 months ago
@Newts1996 Yea I don't see much point in making myself look like I know anymore than I really do, I'd rather be 'real'. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
Dont know if u did it on purpose but I love how it shows Made in the USA when the belts on.
tbdk87 5 months ago
@tbdk87 Nope, that was a 'happy accident'. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 5 months ago
That Z has a little bit of an oil leak, eh? lol. Thanks Eric. I liked your vid.
Prototypexl 6 months ago
Thanks!! This video helped me a lot!!!
streightreckless1s 6 months ago
@streightreckless1s Sweet, I love helping people.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy why does my serpentine belt still squeak? i replaced it but still making a noise? help please
FrenchValleyAirport 6 months ago
@streightreckless1s Sweet, I love helping people.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
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What kind of car is that?
Devestato72 6 months ago
excellent.............good guy
samy5258 6 months ago
why not cut the belt? its old and shitty and gonna be thrown away....why struggle?
FrenchValleyAirport 6 months ago
@FrenchValleyAirport You could do it that way too.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
@FrenchValleyAirport This does work. However, when working mechanically, you typically reverse the process of removal, to learn how to install whatever you are doing. In cutting the belt off, you don't really learn how it comes off.
Prototypexl 6 months ago
@Prototypexl why does my serpentine belt still squeak? i replaced it but still making pretty loud noise? help please
FrenchValleyAirport 6 months ago
@FrenchValleyAirport It's practically impossible to diagnose that over the internet. What vehicle? And it could be a worm pully's bearings, not the belt itself. Another option is that you have a small oil leak or coolant leak somewhere spraying onto the belt causing squeal.
Prototypexl 6 months ago
@Prototypexl no its not that, its a 2000 saturn LS but its most likely the pullys bearings.
FrenchValleyAirport 6 months ago
@FrenchValleyAirport If you've done the belt itself, than you are more than likely correct. Good luck and I hope you get it sorted out shortly.
Prototypexl 5 months ago
@Prototypexl ugh, i hate the noise! it makes me feel like my car is shitty and cheap, were can i learn how to change them? >.< wouldn't you feel the same way?
FrenchValleyAirport 5 months ago
@FrenchValleyAirport Yes I would. And you can learn by trying it for yourself. Just do some research first to see what tools are necessary. And any parts you may need along the way, ahead of time.
Prototypexl 5 months ago
@FrenchValleyAirport I recommend you watch the video I did on Belts and Pulleys for more information on that.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy my saturn has belts on the left side of the engine. ITS SO ANNOYING, especially how the air filter is right above the belts =.=!
FrenchValleyAirport 6 months ago
just replaced the belt in my wife's car. Thanks!
paulbigwood 6 months ago
@paulbigwood Your most welcome, thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 6 months ago
im ready to change my serpentine belt...thanks Eric!
cosmicright 6 months ago
Its ok I found out how to get my wifes alternator off her 2000 nissan altima it was hell but once I figured it out the rest was sorta easy but another question everything is back on but everytime I turn there is this loud squeaking noise coming from under the hood I think it has to deal with the belt not exactly sure any ideas on this?
Gravesyte 7 months ago
@Gravesyte Without hearing the noise it's impossible for me to tell for sure but I would be checking the belt tension since you just did work there.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
do you know where the belt tensioner is on a year 2000 nissan altima
Gravesyte 7 months ago
@Gravesyte Not exactly no sorry.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
Thanks for a great video - I just had a massive fight against my Passat''s serpentine belt and now I feel myself stupid. :) tomorrow I'm gonna beat it!
GerryHuskyaho 7 months ago
@GerryHuskyaho I know your going to win. Good luck.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
Great video Thanks, saved me a lot of money
topcat1701d 7 months ago
@topcat1701d I'm happy to help, thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
Awesome you did a great job in keeping it simple.
Deya5555 7 months ago
@Deya5555 The simplest solutions are often the best. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
You're the best!!!
lv196246 7 months ago
@lv196246 Thank you!
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
THANKS FOR AN EXCELLENT VIDEO. YOU KEPT IT VERY SIMPLE.
DAVE
melagrosmagos 7 months ago
@melagrosmagos Glad you liked it, thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
AWESOME VIDEO Plus the Belt is Actually made in the Good ol USA not China LOL
ActionFigureReview 7 months ago
@ActionFigureReview Glad you liked it, thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
Hey Eric, i watch your videos from time to time and i must say that they are awesome! I know enough about auto mechanics to get by and am continuing to learn more. Your videos inspire me to never give up my training. thank you so much for your educational videos. Keep up the good work!
apagan65 7 months ago
@apagan65 Your comment made my day, thanks.
EricTheCarGuy 7 months ago
U my friend r a life saver well n my mind...... I am a female and I get tired of goin nto different shop and bein charged a arm and a leg for something so simple..... I have watched different videos on how to change a belt, air filter and a fuel filter all seem pretty easy I feel like nothing beats a failure but a try.... thanks so much for being informative...... Bless yur heart:)
Bzgurl85 8 months ago 2
@Bzgurl85 I love your comment, thank you so much for making it.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
Great video! Helped a lot! Thanks!
robbydirtwater 8 months ago
@robbydirtwater Glad you liked it, thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
Hey Eric, In terms of checking for cracks in your serpentine belt, does the same thing apply to a timing belt? I pull back my timing cover and look at the belt, and it is cracked up quite badly. I just had a water pump replaced and when I got my truck back, I have an awful whining coming from the timing belt area. (wasn't before the water pump replacement)
dnlbraden 8 months ago
@dnlbraden I would replace it and also inspect the tensioners and idlers for any problems as they may be the cause of your noise.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
eric, do you eat mellow cat pills? cause you a MELLOW CAT BABY!
bbeaum1 8 months ago
@bbeaum1 No I don't but where can I get some of those they sound like fun.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
blew my belt on the way to work today, so this video is definitely saving my dad a lot of hassling phone calls for when i replace it later
elultimo89 8 months ago
@elultimo89 I'm happy to help. Good luck and thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
VERY INFORMATIVE. i'LL WORK ON MY 98 MUSTANG THIS WEEKEND. sAVE SOME BUCKS. U D MAN ERIC!
combatzone11 8 months ago
@combatzone11 I'm happy to help, good luck and thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 8 months ago
Great video! THANK YOU.
Quaid78 9 months ago
@Quaid78 Glad you liked it, thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 9 months ago
GOOD INFO, WHAT ABOUT A 97 SUBURBAN THOUGH??
GREENCARD2734 9 months ago
@GREENCARD2734 Pretty much the same procedure, just look for the belt sticker and follow the routing and you should be fine.
EricTheCarGuy 9 months ago
You have been so helpful thank you thank you joe louis
charrotejano123 9 months ago
@charrotejano123 Your most welcome, thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 9 months ago
Hehe, creepy opener.
chicks123 9 months ago
putting the power steering pump belt on a j30a1... very depressing to have to take off a motor mount on the passenger side.
nicholas0142003 9 months ago
@nicholas0142003 I normally do those during the timing belt repair, get's 2 things done at once. All you really have to do is loosen it and drop the engine down enough to slip the belt in, might save you some time. Good luck.
EricTheCarGuy 9 months ago
I have a 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Straight 6, I replaced the water pump but didnt have the money for the belt at the time. I honestly love the Straight 6 cause u take off the fan and fan shroud and it gives you so much room to figure everything out. BTW, great vids man, when I don't know how to do something, I'm usually on here to watch your vids.
Mastro415 10 months ago
@Mastro415 That 6 is a great engine, thanks for your comment and good luck with that Jeep.
EricTheCarGuy 10 months ago
On a automatic tensioner does it matter how loose or tight the belt is ?
Jcal022 10 months ago
@Jcal022 It does but the tension is controlled by the tensioner itself, if it's not enough then the tensioner needs to be replaced.
EricTheCarGuy 10 months ago
I love the single serpentine belt with automatic tensioner. it tension by itself when you start the car or truck. I hate changing belt on my 2002 Cadillac Deville. There this one pulley its the smooth side and I have to slip the belt in between the pulley and the engine first before I do the rest of them. There no way of getting around it because of how the tensioner is made you have to slip the belt between the engine and tensioner before you do the rest on the newer cadillac over 2000 and up.
MileyCyrus192 11 months ago
I want to start by saying you make great videos. Now back to belts, my chrysler 300 has two seperate belts that both connect into the crankshaft. Looking down at the crankshaft pulley while it running it appears to have a bit of wobble to it. Could that be some sort of damage to the shaft or would worn out belts cause this? Thanks and keep up the great videos!
robsz1 11 months ago
Also I forgot to ask, the A/C belt is the V type, whats the trick to aligning these belts properly?
robsz1 11 months ago
@robsz1 I'm not sure I understand the question as even with that type of belt they still line up the same. Perhaps I'm missing something sorry.
EricTheCarGuy 11 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy Well the teeth on the belt goes side to side instead of down the length of the belt so I was wondering if there had to be a specific spacing between the pulleys but it does not look like there are any grooves that the teeth go into so I guess not.
robsz1 11 months ago
@robsz1 Crankshaft problems are a priority, to de terming if it's the belts you might want to remove the belts and see if the wobble is still there, if it's gone you know it's the belts, if not then start by inspecting the harmonic balancer to see if the rubber inside of it has come apart, if it has replace it. If the vibration is on the crank this could be a real problem and the only real fix that I can think of is to replace it.
EricTheCarGuy 11 months ago
@EricTheCarGuy I was thinking that but wasnt sure if it was safe to start the engine with the belts removed.
Thanks.
robsz1 11 months ago
@robsz1 It will be fine you don't need to run it that way for long.
EricTheCarGuy 11 months ago
Nice job ErictheCarguy.
Only thing I would have said is look for the hole to hold the tensioner back with a think pin or what not but video was very well done.
fastxsam 1 year ago
@fastxsam Didn't think of that, great suggestion thanks.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@EssedariusMaiestas The serpentine belt drives the accessories, alternator, power steering, and AC while the timing belt keeps the top part of the engine in time with the bottom part, 2 very different things. As for the Jetta you might want to check out the video I did on Diagnosing An Overheat as there are some practical tips on finding the source of an overheat condition.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@EricTheCarGuy hey eric, my serpentine belt was squeaking, so i sprayed it with some belt spray and it worked perfect, i plan on putting on a new belt myself soon, but my question is, does a brand new belt require and lubrication? i dont think so since its intended to grip the pulleys but i just want to make sure, BTW i want to thank you for the honda accord wheel bearing video, my brother and I needed to replace his drivers side bearing and we do not own a press, so we did it the ghetto way,TY
lol123321123321 1 year ago
@lol123321123321 You don't want to lubricate your new belt, if the tensioner is working properly then it shouldn't make any noise. Thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
goddam someone needs to steam clean under that car
hudsonjamesc 1 year ago
@hudsonjamesc If they did that then how am I suppose to stay dirty?
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago 3
Great video as usual. I love the comment you made bout contorting in painful positions and it's what makes being a mechanic fun. I remember those days. Some times you were bawled up like a pretzel just to get to a bolt that was fine thread and 500ft longer than it needed to be. Yes thats the life of a automotive tech. I love the videos and hope you stay dirty Eric. Thanks again for being here for everyone!
tinydx95t2 1 year ago
@tinydx95t2 Thank YOU for the great comments I appreciate the time you take to leave them.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Awesome! Thank you!
freeflymedina 1 year ago
i wonder... Eric, you know those people that take their A/C system out for performance upgrade? would they just have to find out a way to connect them and be able to run the same direction and find one that will fit snug on there thats shorter?
davidzzz94 1 year ago
@davidzzz94 They make belts for engines without AC that are shorter.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@EricTheCarGuy mmm so they are sorta like aftermarket belts?
davidzzz94 1 year ago
@davidzzz94 Not necessarily, some models come without AC from the factory.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@ohio1998 I hear that, good luck.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@ohio1998 Your not jacking up the car by the oil pan just supporting it. The block of wood will also help prevent damage to the oil pan.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@ohio1998 I will put a floor jack with a block of wood on it under the oil pan to support the engine while I remove the bracket on the engine mount to replace the belt.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Thanks for the video , really helpful tips ,good job...
TheDiegis 1 year ago
@TheDiegis Glad you liked the video, thanks for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Ok so i changed my husband's(most difficult tensioner ever) belt and the box made a comment about running it for a few minutes to seat properly(though we checked it thorougly) and then resetting the tension again? what's that about. I used a drive rite belt. The next one is im tottally with the spark plugs 2003 mercury sable with a 'vulcan' engine. I dont want to pay 300 to change sparkplugs. So if you could, can you make a video? I tried to reach the plugs(being a girl w/small hands,but couldnt
Broewl 1 year ago
@Broewl As for resetting the tension this is really not possible with an automatic tensioner so I'm not sure what they are on about there. As for your spark plugs I did a video on how to get better access when working on a V6 engine, look through my videos for Quick Tip V6 Access.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Hey Eric I have a Honda Accord/Acura TSX and my serpentine belt screeches when the engine is running for the first 15 minutes or so. Do I need to replace my belt or the tensioner etc?
Great vids btw, you are the only guy who works on Hondas who has good vids so all your vids are relevant to my car:)
Srbijarulez 1 year ago
@Srbijarulez Personally I would start with just the belt and inspect the tensioner for any issues, if the tensioner looked good I would just put a belt on it and see if the noise goes away.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
yet another video to go with another successful repair, thanks Eric!
oreolainey 1 year ago
@oreolainey Thanks for the great comment.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
The belt routing pic kinda looks like a person with their arms streched out
testbooster 1 year ago
@testbooster It kinda does doesn't it.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Please do a video on how to change spark plugs in a chrysler town & country 2002 or later or maybe a similar engine set up in a new mini van, i cannot figure how to access the back three plugs without disassembling the entire vehicle. The engine is side ways and half of it is under the dash board for god sake.
BJZnRPZ 1 year ago
@BJZnRPZ As for my videos I'm kind of a slave to what comes into the shop but the next time I get one of those in I'll do what I can to make a video for you. I usually go at them from under the car as I've found this to be the easiest way to get to those back plugs.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@EricTheCarGuy thanks, i'll stay tuned. love the vids
BJZnRPZ 1 year ago
part of the fun lol
scottaner500 1 year ago
I have heard that you should clean the pulleys and wash the belt in soapy water when installing a new belt. Do you think this is necessary?
mn250r 1 year ago
@mn250r Personally I've never done that or know anyone who has, that's not to say that it shouldn't be done but is it necessary? I would say no.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@EricTheCarGuy Thanks for the reply. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into not only making these excellent videos, but answering questions left by viewers(like me). Thanks!
mn250r 1 year ago
@mn250r That is exactly what I'm here for, thank YOU for the comment.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
I have a question relating to belt replacement on cars without auto tensioners like 90s Hondas.
When replacing these belts I always tighten the adjusting bolt so when I press on the center of the belt between two pulleys with my fingers I get no more than 1/2" deflection.
Is that a good enough rule of thumb with these cars?
Bushougoma 1 year ago
@Bushougoma To be honest there is something called a "belt tension gauge" or "belt deflection gauge" that is used to set the tension on a belt and specs listed in the service manual. The idea is to make the belt tight enough to prevent slipping and noise and not so tight that it ruins the bearings in the accessory that the belt drives. I don't have the tool but having in mind what is suppose to be I've developed a "feel" for good belt tension over time, I'm not perfect mind you but it works.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
@EricTheCarGuy My 05 Neon has one like that for the alternator. To paraphrase the service manual, to check the tension, use a mic connected to Chrysler's fancy DRBIII, pluck the belt, and have the mic listen to it. Check the frequency reading against the spec in the manual.
Man, I never thought music would be practical til I did this...224-252 Hz new, that's approximately between the F and B just below middle C.
bige1083 2 months ago
my belt kept slipping off in a effort to check alignment i broke the head on the idle pulley how do i get the screw out if you can help
HebrewsInAlaska 1 year ago
@HebrewsInAlaska Well not knowing what kind of car or engine your working on it's going to be tough to make a suggestion however if your able to get the pulley off then you may be able to remove the broken fastener with a pair of vice grips or something, if not you may have to drill out the old fastener.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
Hi Eric!
I just came across your channel which ate up my whole free afternoon by watching you video's ;-) Just excellent!
But I've got a question; the serpentinebelt on my Seat Leon Cupra 145kw TDI needs to be replaced. Easy job I might think but is it really nescessary to replace the tensioner as well? Isn't this item just a matter of functioning properly or not?
Kind regards!
John
Anacinc 1 year ago
@Anacinc I believe it is a matter of function or not as you suggest, if it's not making noise, is loose, or causing some other problem I would leave it alone and just replace the belt.
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago
belts are one of my least favroite things to do.... how hard was it not to curse when making this video lol
MK4TWISTEDDUB 1 year ago
@MK4TWISTEDDUB Even before I became a mechanic they called me Mr. Nimble Fingers. I guess working in tight places where I can't see what I'm doing comes naturally to me. Please don't read too much into this comment....
EricTheCarGuy 1 year ago