HOW TO REPLACE IDLER PULLEY , AND SERPENTINE BELT FORD CROWN VIC VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR !!

Just a video on how to replace the idler pulley , and how to replace the serpentine belt on a ford crown vic , video can be used as a basic how to for most makes , and models due to the serpentine setups being almost a common , and universally used setup...

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[DARIUSSR612]

I HAVE A '99 CROWN VIC, I HAD THE IDLER AND TENSIONER PULLEYS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT,BUT IT STILL RUNS A LIL' HOT WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE PROBLEM??? Directed to--->TOWRECKER.

[towrecker]

@DARIUSSR612 check cooling fan operation , they are prone to die , and unless you really let these cars idle a bunch , you don't notice it really , and if it is dead , it could be the fan motor, relay , temp sensor , you just have to jump in and test some stuff, thats all ...also check that the radiator , and the a/c condenser are not full of bugs and shit , that will restrict air flow and cause it too !

[DARIUSSR612]

@towrecker I just had the A/C compressor replaced and the fan DOES come on and I flushed the radiator on 02-27-10 (last night). and used some "Mendtite" sealer in the radiator just in case the gaskets (Head) had a crack. I had a freeeze plug issue that i hadn't replaced yet,but I know that the upper hose IS suppose to have pressure while the car is running, but any help IS appreciated!!

[towrecker]

@DARIUSSR612 when the ac is not on I bet the fan don't run , check that out , it is oh so common on these , and if you have a blown head gasket and keep running it , you will be buying a head , if not an engine , these do not like to get hot , one good over heat , and your done ! the factory long life coolant , the gold stuff will curdle up like rotten milk when you and anything to it like sealers , you have been warned ...

[XWarrior920x]

Greatly appreciate this video

[towrecker]

@XWarrior920x your welcome , be sure and subscribe to this and my other channel "beltstowing" you will before long know how to fix just about anything , and get some laughs too :)

[DARIUSSR612]

THIS VIDEO HELPED ME DEVELOP A MORE INTENSE RELATIONSHIP WITH MY CROWN VIC.!!!

[towrecker]

@indystang I run 5w20 motorcraft oil still yet at 155k on this one , the last 4.6 exploded on the interstate at 513k on the clock , and yes ran the same oil in it too , high mileage is snake oil , changing your oil every 3k is the key to engine life !

[indystang]

Great Video. My Ford has 85k miles on it and still quiet but nice to know how to do this. question....do you still run 5w20 in the higher mileage 4.6L or high mileage oil that's like 5w30 weight? I cant find 5w20 high mileage round here not sure if its made even Thanks. and also for them rainy days use rainx on the windshield. worth its weight in gold.

[bigbob1122]

Good video. Just a heads up to anyone with an older Vic. I have a 95 and this video got me going on the right path but there's a few differences. On the older Vics the idler pulley is smooth with no grooves and it's up near the alternator. Also, you have to use a 1/2 inch ratchet and the hole is in the middle of the idler arm. On the older Vics you just remove the belt from the alternator and let it hang freely. Either way the procedure is easy and my car isn't squealing anymore.