Serpentine Belt Tensioner Questions

Serpentine bypass problem

Buick Lesabre, FWD, '91 My A/C seized up on me today... My engine started smoking up suddenly, and when I popped the hood, the A/C ...

Asked by CultureShock about 5 years ago - 3 Answers

A/c compressor noise problem

I have a 1997 Chevy Silverado K1500, with 5.7L engine, automatic trans and about 110K miles. Recently the A/C compressor began making a ...

Asked by ddeal6545 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

2002 Ford Taurus problem

I need to replace the serpentine belt on my 2002 Taurus. When I put the new one on, it is too loose. The old belt and the new belt are the...

Asked by clough4 about 5 years ago - 2 Answers

1996 Buick Skylark problem

I am about to replace my serpentine belt, but would like a diagram of how it is on. I've checked under the hood, and there doesn't appear ...

Asked by Sylis about 5 years ago - 5 Answers

1930 Mercedes Benz Other problem

Do you have a diagarm for the serpentine fan belt for an 1987 mercedes 300D. Is the tension pulley spring or bolt adjusted?

Asked by Ben McPherson about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Squeaking/chirping from pulleys problem

I have this constant annoying squeaking/ chirping noise coming somewhere from the accessory pulleys in the serpentine belt set up. so far ...

Asked by dmac0923 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1997 Ford Escort problem

I have a 1997 Ford Escort LX sedan with a 2.0L, SOHC engine with split-port induction. I have 137,763 miles on the engine. In the past, I'...

Asked by Rock_Guide about 5 years ago - 3 Answers

New belt squealing, smoking problem

97 Dodge Intrepid, 95000, 3.5L V6 - Hello. I am new to car repair, so please bare with me. We just recently bought a 97 Dodge Intrepid for...

Asked by 97intrepid about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1998 Buick Regal problem

Getting a metal rubbing against metal sound around the serpentine belt. Have replaced the belt tensioner but the sound hasn't gone away. Can...

Asked by Thomas York about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

1990 Chevrolet Truck problem

How do you release the tension to change the serpentine belt?

Asked by Mike Hardy about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

2003 Ford Ranger problem

I don't want to sound dumb, but I am having a terrible time replacing my Serpentine belt after it broke while I was driving my truck. I can...

Asked by eyecon_one about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Engine squeals when started problem

Ok, im extremely frustrated, i have a 1993 mitsu 3000gt non-turbo, 3.0 liter dohc front wheel drive with now 115000 miles. recently i have ...

Asked by monza642000 about 5 years ago - 3 Answers

Serpentine belt squeal. problem

I have a 97 c-3500 with a 350 and 125000 miles. After installing a rebuilt A/C compressor I started getting a belt squeal. It is same noise ...

Asked by bjunck about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

Ford ranger belt replacement problem

I need help in replacing the serpentine belt on a 2.3 liter 4cylinder 2003 ford ranger. are there any tricks to gain a little more slack in ...

Asked by Chrisk1985 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

Installing serpentine belt problem

I can't get the tension pulley loose so that I can replace a broken serpentine belt. Is there a locking nut or bolt that I can't see? Is ...

Asked by jessjohnston about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

2000 Ford Tempo problem

I have replaced the serpentine belt on this 2000 Taurus (101552 miles, 3 liter V6) 3 times and the belt works for 250 - 300 miles and the ...

Asked by prescottmotorsports about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1995 Pontiac Grand Am problem

My daughter just bought a 1995 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2 door coupe with the 3.1 L V6 engine 118,000 miles. Automatic trans, pw,pdl,a/c, ...

Asked by GaryH about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

New symptom problem

I have a 1998 Dodge mini sport Caravan, 159780 miles, 3.0 Liter engine, auto transmission, 2 wheel drive, that I purchased in 2001 with 50,...

Asked by AS about 5 years ago - 3 Answers

"chirp" or squeek problem

2002 Ford Explorer Limited V8 AWD & 78'000 km The transmission was serviced at about 59,000 km I get a loud Chirp (like a short, &...

Asked by mwhite about 5 years ago - 3 Answers

Belt problems problem

I drive a 2001 Chevy Cavalier with 97000 mls on a 2.2lt. My serpentine belt has continually come off. I have replaced the tensioner and belt...

Asked by savoice83 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

Serpentine belt replacement problem

I have a 1996 Buick LeSabre Custom with a 3.8 engine @ 180,000 miles. It looks like I have a motor mount that needs to be moved to do this...

Asked by jack_6354 about 5 years ago - 4 Answers

Drive belts problem

How do you change a serpentine belt on a 2000 dodge caravan

Asked by hevica about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Tracking problems in serpentine belt problem

I have a 1992 Jeep Cherokee with a 4.0L engine I was replacing my serpentine belt because of a horrible squeal that came about very ...

Asked by bucherbp about 5 years ago - 6 Answers

1990 Ford Tempo problem

While lifting up on the tension pulley to put serpentine belt back on, the tensioner broke. This comes as no surprise to my son and I as i ...

Asked by rpegram about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

Serpentine belt problem

1997 Chrysler Town and Country I can't get the Serpentine Belt back on, how do we add more slack to the belt to get it around the pulleys...

Asked by Kenae about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

Wierd rattling sound near powersteering pump/fluid? problem

1993 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 5 Speed Manual Transmission T-5 79,000 miles I was moving my car today when I noticed a wierd rattling/shaking...

Asked by gcschi2 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Serpentine belt keeps coming off problem

Dodge Grand Caravan, 1998, 139,000, 3.8L, pulled into work the other day had no steering, looked underneath and the serpentine belt was ...

Asked by missboo39 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1999 Nissan Sentra problem

I am having trouble changing out the belts on my '99 Nissan Sentra. I am able to get the larger of the 2 belts loosened enough to "...

Asked by jscs12 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Serpentine belt noise problem

I have a 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan with 120,000 miles and is 3.3L engine. In Feb I had taken the car to a delaer for excessive noise and ...

Asked by bkays209 about 5 years ago - 3 Answers

2003 Ford Escort problem

Ford escort zx2 2003 140,000 mi 2.0l engine my serpentine belt fell off and was partly shredded a week ago. i replaced it with a new one, ...

Asked by charlie84 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

I'm not dumb. jeep overheats / belt problem problem

Ok, I might have several unrelated problems or all of these things might be part of the same problem. About a month ago, my wife was ...

Asked by jimkawa2001 about 5 years ago - 9 Answers

Serpentine belt problem

How do I change the serpentine belt on a 2002 chevy cavalier 2.2 L

Asked by drugdead about 5 years ago - 2 Answers

1998 Honda Accord problem

I drive a 1998 Honda Accord V6 4Dr 3.0 - 95000 miles. When I start the car, I hear a high pitched whining noise, which continues for as ...

Asked by fivewits about 5 years ago - 3 Answers

1995 Chevrolet Corvette problem

95 vette convert, 72K stand 6 spd, stand V8. loose marble, percolater sound, 'something in a fan' sound if coming from pass side forward...

Asked by c95 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1999 Nissan Altima problem

Hello,when turning the ac on a squeling noise and burning smell came from the right front part of the engine compartment.Used off and on,...

Asked by ppquagge@srpnet.com about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

Ford escort zx2 problem

I just had my serpentine belt and tensioner replaced. I also just had the power steering hose replaced. My car is now misfiring!?!? The ...

Asked by nuyoricanone about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer problem

I have an '05 short wheelbase Trailblazer LT with the 4.2L motor. It has an auto tranny w/4WD and about 27,000 miles on it. It makes a ...

Asked by Stag1203 about 5 years ago - 2 Answers

Please help me with nissan vehicle problem problem

Hello , I am writing to ask for your assistance in helping me determine what is wrong with my car. The car is a 1998 Automatic Nissan ...

Asked by medic18 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

1998 Chevrolet Cavalier problem

I am trying to replace my alternator. As far as I know, I need to loosen the belt tensioner to allow slack in the belt, so I can pull it of...

Asked by walno1 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Chevy tracker belt squeel?? problem

Actually it is a 1996 GEO Tracker but your list of Makes/Models did not include GEO Here are the stats on my vehicle: 1996 Geo Tracker Lsi...

Asked by raindroplet about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Chirping sound underneath engine compartment problem

2002 Ford Ranger XL 3.0 - 120,000 miles When my wife starts her truck there is a chirping sound that comes from beneath the engine ...

Asked by mobruce about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Belt installation problem

I have a 1992 Dodge W250 Pickup. It has 102,000 miles on it and has broken the serpentine belt. The engine has air conditioning unit. I am ...

Asked by Mac1073 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1995 Buick Century problem

Where can I find the Serpentine belt diagram on my car? I know it's normally under the hood, but cannot locate. If someone has a diagram ...

Asked by YAMYDUJ about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1995 Ford Taurus problem

1995 Taurus SHO (3.0L 6cyl 5 speed manual) with 121000. I don't know the maintenance record - had the vehicle for only 3 months. Car was ...

Asked by paceclassa about 5 years ago - 9 Answers

2001 Ford Escape problem

How big of a job is it to replace the alternator on 2001 ford escape? i am hearing that the front axle must be removed to get to it? is ...

Asked by bob degroot about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Annoying, high-pitched squealing from front end problem

I have a 1998 Ford Windstar, that suddenly started making an annoying high-pitched squealing, constant, that increases with acceleration, ...

Asked by krissy72 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

Battery comes on problem

I have a Ford Contour 1995 with 158000 miles on my 4 cyl 2.0- My problem is that upon acceleration my battery comes on. I changed the ...

Asked by shaymus47 about 5 years ago - 3 Answers

1999 Honda Accord problem

Does ANYONE know of a place online that shows you how to replace the Whole Headlight Unit for a 99 Honda Accord? I got the over the ...

Asked by dillinjabreakz about 5 years ago - 2 Answers

Problems after timing belt failure problem

The car: 1998 Honda Prelude - 2.2L - 4 Cyl VTEC - All Stock Equipment - 117,400 Miles My timing belt broke at about 3,500 RPMs Sunday ...

Asked by Peacock about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

2000 GMC C1500 problem

I have a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500, 4x4, 5.3L V8 with 127,000 miles. Recently i went through some high water with it, and since then it has had a...

Asked by danww about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

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