Serpentine Belt Tensioner Questions

2003 Chevrolet Malibu Noise Problem with 165000 miles

The sound gets worse when you hit the accelerator The water pump was replaced less than 3 years ago

Asked by cwbryan04 about 12 months ago - 4 Answers

1996 Audi A6 Body Problem with 115000 miles

Serpentine belt came off. Looking at the diagram for putting the belt back on I am missing the tensioner. It must have broke off.

Asked by mrsdragon about 12 months ago - 4 Answers

2003 Chevrolet Impala Engine Problem with 108000 miles

I have a 2003 Chevy Impala. The car will not stay running when idling. It will also shut off quite often when it is deaccelerating. It ...

Asked by jasonc about 1 year ago - 1 Answer

1992 Buick Century problem with 163000 miles

Im replacing my serpentine belt on my 1992 buick century. i Have loosen the bolt in the middle of the pully but it is still tight can you ...

Asked by cowboysfan525 about 1 year ago - 2 Answers

1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse Noise Problem

I have a 1990 mitsubishi eclipse turbo charged and i have recently replaced the water pump, alt, power stearing pump, and replaced all the ...

Asked by simmons1332 about 1 year ago - 3 Answers

2004 Cadillac Escalade Noise Problem with 70000 miles

My wife's 2004 V-8 4WD Escalade has a faint, tinny vibration that only briefly occurs upon initial acceleration from stop and disappears ...

Asked by gwest12 about 1 year ago - 1 Answer

2003 Oldsmobile Alero Repair Problem with 190000 miles

Ive looked into how to change the belt but every way ive seen so far theres and way to get a hold on the belt tensioner where on my car ...

Asked by friendinneed about 1 year ago - 3 Answers

2006 Dodge Magnum Repair Problem with 120187 miles

I turned my wheels right to left, there is no differance in the noise. But when I accelerate and even in park there's a whining noise coming...

Asked by bgtank about 1 year ago - 2 Answers

1993 Buick Century Engine Problem with 102000 miles

Belt shreds. looks like it is shifting and hitting a bolt head on the water pump.

Asked by Marty0331 about 1 year ago - 3 Answers

2007 GMC Envoy Noise Problem with 89000 miles

I have replaced my alternator 3 times trying to get rid of the annoying whining sound. I have used original GMC alternator, after-market ...

Asked by vettedream72 about 1 year ago - 5 Answers

2000 Cadillac Deville Engine Problem with 138000 miles

I am trying to replace the timing belt but there is no room yo get to the tensioner to take it off

Asked by richardbrown_26@yahoo.com about 1 year ago - 4 Answers

1988 Chevrolet Beretta Noise Problem with 240000 miles

After driving i hear a chirping sound coming from the pulley area but cant tell if it is coming from the alternator or a loose pulley or is ...

Asked by barry724 about 1 year ago - 1 Answer

2000 Land Rover Discovery 2 Noise Problem with 168000 miles

Even when the vehicle is idling it makes this whinning noise. There is no whinning associated with the steering or turning. The serpentine...

Asked by Bohorne about 1 year ago - 2 Answers

2007 Jeep Patriot problem

What would I have to take off to access serpentine belt on 2007 Jeep patriot

Asked by sean cathie about 1 year ago - 4 Answers

2004 Nissan Maxima Noise Problem with 128000 miles

I just bought a 2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5L DOHC w/ 128k Miles. Runs GREAT, Super Fast! Just one problem... When I start the car with the A/C on...

Asked by snake132 about 1 year ago - 1 Answer

1999 Pontiac Bonneville Engine Problem with 119000 miles

Replaced the tension pully and the belt looks good

Asked by Amy Dewitte about 1 year ago - 4 Answers

2004 SAAB 9-3 Noise Problem with 153000 miles

I took it in for a water pump job because it originally broke...when i got it back it was making a annoying whining noise that is steady ...

Asked by ThomO about 1 year ago - 11 Answers

2004 Chrysler Pacifica Engine Problem with 83000 miles

Replacing the timing belt as per the owners manual

Asked by Ian about 1 year ago - 1 Answer

2002 Honda CRV Noise Problem with 94000 miles

My Honda is making a clicking noise on start up and driving.

Asked by Badger13 about 1 year ago - 2 Answers

1996 Holden Commodore Engine Problem with 176000 miles

It has just started

Asked by Pungaman about 1 year ago - 2 Answers

1998 Saturn SL1 Engine Problem with 150000 miles

i have a 98 saturn sl that we have replaced the serpentine belt and tensioner .... even though i think that we have the belt back on ...

Asked by dryadsong about 1 year ago - 1 Answer

1998 Toyota Camry Steering Problem with 160000 miles

Loud squealing when steering wheel is turned hard left or right even when parked. No visible leaks and power steering fluid is full. Also ...

Asked by Clark8989 about 1 year ago - 5 Answers

1998 Ford Windstar Engine Problem with 165000 miles

Received p1537 1n p1538 codes. I have just finished changing both external IMRC's. Had the battery disconnected as well as alternator...

Asked by WendellB about 1 year ago - 2 Answers

2005 Dodge Stratus Engine Problem with 139000 miles

Routing diagram for a 2005 dodge stratus 2.4 serpentine belt.

Asked by hasshole about 1 year ago - 2 Answers

2000 Pontiac Sunfire problem with 13000 miles

My pulley has huge chunks missing and is tearing up my new belt (I have Just paid a mechanic to replace air compressor and belt).

Asked by Darlene67 about 1 year ago - 2 Answers

2002 Chrysler Sebring Repair Problem

We've taken the tire and shields off, how do you release the tension so we can remove the belt

Asked by Akinsella about 1 year ago - 6 Answers

1995 Dodge Dakota Engine Problem with 206000 miles

Within the last month I've replaced everything on the drivebelt except the A/C and crankshaft pulleys. I've replaced the tensioner and ...

Asked by joeycobra2011 about 1 year ago - 4 Answers

2006 Honda Pilot problem with 84000 miles

I had no problem getting the belt off and now I'm wanting to remove the tensioner but the bolt running through the idler pulley, 17mm head ...

Asked by CDBro61 about 1 year ago - 1 Answer

2001 Suzuki Esteem Repair Problem

The serpentine belt broke, while trying to replace it, can't figure out how to release the tensioner. It is the 1.8L engine

Asked by nikgossett about 1 year ago - 1 Answer

1999 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problem with 170 miles

The Jetta leaks coolant fast from behind a pulley loacted just above the oil pan. I can not find any wet spots anywhere around it, but it ...

Asked by TyAzz about 1 year ago - 16 Answers

1990 Lexus LS 400 Engine Problem with 250000 miles

How do i replace a serpintine belt tensioner on a 1990 ls400

Asked by REECE BOWEN about 1 year ago - 3 Answers

1999 Cadillac El Dorado Electrical Problem with 151000 miles

I am no mechanic but have replaced alternators, generators, water pumps, starters, etc. on other cars I've owned. How much expertise would ...

Asked by GurneyHalleck about 1 year ago - 4 Answers

1997 Chevrolet S-10 Electrical Problem with 250000 miles

Periodically when I accelerate my lights will briefly go dim and the volt gauge will go down

Asked by mkilpatrick7 about 1 year ago - 1 Answer

1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Noise Problem with 105 miles

I thought it was my power steering or pc tension pully. so i just cut my belt off to see if it would stop... turned the car on and its still...

Asked by cam854 about 1 year ago - 8 Answers

2004 Chevrolet Aveo Engine Problem with 75000 miles

The rpm gauge dosn't seem to be moving but the lights kind of flicker at night very faintly.

Asked by emarsden about 1 year ago - 3 Answers

2000 Volvo XC70 Repair Problem with 140000 miles

the VOLVO 5 CYLINDER ,NON-TURBO AWD . Technique should be similar tthroughout early 200x years.

Asked by k3cxcbernie about 1 year ago - 6 Answers

2004 Ford Ranger Noise Problem with 54000 miles

Truck makes a howling noise (sounds like its coming from the engine compartment) when I floor the accelerator. If it accelerate slowly it is...

Asked by Southpaw3612 about 1 year ago - 7 Answers

2009 Ford F-150 Noise Problem with 40000 miles

There is a squeaking from the engine compartment that disappears and reappears depending on the temperature outside and the engine warmth. ...

Asked by n_lichon about 1 year ago - 1 Answer

1999 Plymouth Voyager Noise Problem with 115000 miles

Belt came off and it became hard to turn the steering wheel. The battery light came on. How do I fix it myself.

Asked by houses112 about 1 year ago - 3 Answers

1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Steering Problem with 22500 miles

Checked fluid level (ok). 2.4L Z24

Asked by headscratcher about 1 year ago - 5 Answers

1998 Pontiac Bonneville Noise Problem with 240000 miles

My car is making a squealing noise every time I drive it or start it

Asked by ray9191 about 1 year ago - 3 Answers

1996 Buick Park Avenue Engine Problem with 89500 miles

Belt is loose & squealing

Asked by cbruno about 1 year ago - 0 Answers

1990 Ford Tempo Engine Problem with 150000 miles

I need to replace the serpentine belt tensioner assembly on my 1990 Tempo 2.3 l. However I can't see how to get access to the tensioner ...

Asked by zooeyhall about 1 year ago - 6 Answers

1997 Chevrolet Lumina Electrical Problem with 170000 miles

Hey there! We're stuck scratching our heads on this one. We used to have an issue with the Lumina making a squealing noises while it idled. ...

Asked by zombi.21 about 1 year ago - 0 Answers

1989 Cadillac Fleetwood Noise Problem with 200 miles

Bolt has been tightened and the belt is still loose and squalling. Need to tighten the tension, but can't find a way to adjust it or a place...

Asked by MrMike1 about 1 year ago - 6 Answers

2002 Volvo S40 Engine Problem with 80000 miles

Sounds like camshaft noise or variable valve control problem

Asked by davie smith about 1 year ago - 2 Answers

2000 Ford Ranger Noise Problem with 99000 miles

My mechanic said the squeaking that's driving me nuts is from the solenoid and that with the labor and parts it would be around $150. but ...

Asked by jazzangel57 about 1 year ago - 3 Answers

1990 Chevrolet Celebrity Engine Problem with 201000 miles

HI, I Bought my car almost 3 yrs ago and I have had problem after problem with it and I have fixed it every time. I had a fuel injector ...

Asked by Nicole_Bethune about 1 year ago - 4 Answers

1992 GMC Jimmy Smells Problem with 222500 miles

It has a 4.3 ltr motor

Asked by MysticN about 1 year ago - 2 Answers

1996 Ford Thunderbird Noise Problem with 120000 miles

I had a loud chirping noise coming from my car mostly when I would first crank it up. It usually quits once I'm driving down the road. ...

Asked by gratitude101 about 1 year ago - 0 Answers

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