Serpentine Belt Tensioner Questions
- 1999 Isuzu Trooper Engine Problem with 17500 miles
- Can't reset timming belt
- Asked by fishingman1 about 1 year ago - 2 Answers
- 1999 Toyota Corolla Engine Problem with 117000 miles
- I was driving the other day and my cars battery light came on and my power steering seemed to turn off. I and parked the car and checked ...
- Asked by cluelesscarowner15 about 1 year ago - 2 Answers
- 2000 Toyota Prado Engine Problem with 230 miles
- I just put in a new timing belt, guide pulley, tensioner pully and tensioner guide pulley. The engine has lost power and as the timing was ...
- Asked by kgunja about 1 year ago - 0 Answers
- 2005 Chevrolet Impala Repair Problem
- Belt keeps breaking
- Asked by dissister about 1 year ago - 5 Answers
- 1993 Jeep Cherokee Engine Problem with 200000 miles
- My boyfriend bought a used 93 Jeep Cherokee Sport 2 wheel drive 6 cylinder engine last month and since he had it the Jeep has a high pitched...
- Asked by slopez144 about 1 year ago - 2 Answers
- 2004 Dodge Neon Repair Problem with 150000 miles
- Broke tensioner arm need to replace entire part
- Asked by shepherd88 about 1 year ago - 1 Answer
- 2001 Hyundai Sonata Engine Problem with 95000 miles
- Just needing to replace the serpentine belt
- Asked by george about 1 year ago - 0 Answers
- 2012 Mazda 3 Noise Problem with 158 miles
- I bought a new Mazda 3, 2012, Sky Activ technology yesterday. It was fine during the test drive. This morning I noticed a squeak and ...
- Asked by jacob100 about 1 year ago - 2 Answers
- 2002 Ford Taurus Engine Problem with 130000 miles
- Belt keeps coming off pulleys and shreds. I lost three in the past 5,000 miles. I have replaced...water pump AND pulley, PS Pump AND pulley...
- Asked by MHJ about 1 year ago - 8 Answers
- 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Noise Problem with 191000 miles
- Today I noticed that my car was making a rattling noise. I got out of my car while it was running to determine the source of the noise. It's...
- Asked by JFMathes about 1 year ago - 2 Answers
- 2007 Ford 500 Repair Problem with 48800 miles
- 2007 Ford Five Hundred SEL 3.0L V6. I just replaced the alternator & serpentine belt. Does the tensioner pivot bolt need to be tightened or...
- Asked by xbiris@yahoo.com about 1 year ago - 0 Answers
- 1994 Cadillac Concours Engine Problem with 150000 miles
- I know how to replace the serpentine belt, but there is a second smaller belt to put on the waterpump and i think tensioner on the 4.6 ...
- Asked by caddio about 1 year ago - 0 Answers
- 1993 Ford F-150 Engine Problem with 155000 miles
- There is probably only 2500 miles on the new parts. I was wondering if they have a different bracket or an insert where the tensioner bolt ...
- Asked by jasonpyzo about 1 year ago - 5 Answers
- 2004 Chevrolet Impala Engine Problem with 75000 miles
- A year ago I changed my upper and lower intake/head gaskets on my car(thank god for Haynes). In the last 6 months I changed my belt, the ...
- Asked by impala pain about 1 year ago - 9 Answers
- 2005 Dodge Neon Repair Problem with 103000 miles
- I have replaced the serpitine belt 3 times this month it keeps squeeking and i notcied its not full riding the tensioner pully its off the ...
- Asked by lazureth about 1 year ago - 4 Answers
- 2003 Holden Rodeo Engine Problem with 28000 miles
- The lower belt continually squeals and needs tightening
- Asked by lenny1163 about 1 year ago - 0 Answers
- 2004 Toyota Camry Engine Problem with 17500 miles
- I WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE THE SERPENTINE BELT OR DRIVE BELT,BUT I NEED ILUSTRATED INSTRUTIONS IF PDF TYPE
- Asked by wil3327 about 1 year ago - 4 Answers
- 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Drivetrain Problem with 140000 miles
- I recently found out how my eclipse belt system works. There is an accessory belt that runs the power steering and a/c I think. The problem ...
- Asked by venomf7@hotmail.com about 1 year ago - 1 Answer
- 2001 Saturn L200 Drivetrain Problem with 94000 miles
- The BELT, SERPENTINE DRIVE and TENSIONER, SERPENTINE BELT on my Saturn 2001, L-200, were replaced in 2005. Do these repairs cover everything...
- Asked by Lucia T about 1 year ago - 2 Answers
- 2001 Saturn L200 Drivetrain Problem with 94000 miles
- I don't have anything to add to my question at this point. Thanks again.
- Asked by Lucia T about 1 year ago - 0 Answers
- 1996 Saturn SC1 Engine Problem
- My serpentine belt was in shreds when I raised my hood after hearing clanking noises. I took off the old belt and put on a new belt. I tried...
- Asked by V2m about 1 year ago - 4 Answers
- 1998 Plymouth Voyager Repair Problem with 180000 miles
- Was driving and the power steering got real hard and van started overheating. I pulled over before it got all the way in the red...twice but...
- Asked by MikoB about 1 year ago - 7 Answers
- 2005 Hyundai Tuscon Noise Problem with 81000 miles
- I have changed both the tensioner and the idler pulley and have installed a new battery. yet the squeal is still there if the car runs for ...
- Asked by bdockus about 1 year ago - 0 Answers
- 1996 Cadillac Deville problem with 110000 miles
- I tried to lube the belt but there is just not enough clearance to fit the belt thru, does something need to be removed? p.s. I also do not ...
- Asked by pacmanlaws about 1 year ago - 1 Answer
- 1999 Chrysler 300 Noise Problem with 50000 miles
- I have a 300m and lately, at idle and while driving, a screaming sound is coming from where the alternator is. I cant tell if its the ...
- Asked by maverickvogt about 1 year ago - 1 Answer
- 2000 Mazda Millenia Engine Problem with 144000 miles
- Belt routing and how to release the tensioner. Is there a special tool needed?
- Asked by lrp221 about 1 year ago - 1 Answer
- 1999 Audi Quattro Repair Problem with 130000 miles
- Have to replace the belt tension control arm for the serpentine belt on an audi a6 quattro. Looks like i have to remove the cooling fan to ...
- Asked by d1p23 about 1 year ago - 0 Answers
- 1994 Pontiac Bonneville problem with 215000 miles
- How do u tighten a serpentine belt
- Asked by riggsgeorge about 1 year ago - 0 Answers
- 2001 Mitsubishi Diamante Air_conditioner Problem with 160000 miles
- Need to loosen the tension on both belts
- Asked by russhif about 1 year ago - 0 Answers
- 2003 Volkswagen Golf Repair Problem
- I have a vw golf mk 4 1.6 16v to get the fan belt off the manual says to turn the tensioner bolt clockwise but when i try to turn it the ...
- Asked by hunterr85 about 1 year ago - 2 Answers
- 1999 Plymouth Voyager Noise Problem with 136063 miles
- I was maintaining my vehicle and did the following repairs. Changed the water pump, top radiator hose, and now the crackshaft is squeaking ...
- Asked by rosebud506a about 1 year ago - 0 Answers
- 2000 Buick Park Avenue Engine Problem with 101000 miles
- I have a 2000 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 that has a chirping sound in the engine compartment that I only here when I lift my foot off the ...
- Asked by j rob about 1 year ago - 0 Answers
- 1999 GMC Sierra Engine Problem with 1999 miles
- Need step by step instructions in removing alternator and the tools required.
- Asked by Bob502 about 1 year ago - 3 Answers
- 1995 Chevrolet Corsica Engine Problem with 170 miles
- My 95 chevy corsica had a serpentine belt tensioner replaced and soon as i got in a started driving it the engine light came on and it died
- Asked by cyndy lewis about 1 year ago - 0 Answers
- 2004 Hyundai Sonata Steering Problem with 68 miles
- I just wanted to double-check to make sure I'm not being taken for a ride by an unfamiliar mechanic. Don't mean to offend, but I have had ...
- Asked by janeerrs about 1 year ago - 1 Answer
- 2008 Hyundai Elantra Noise Problem with 73500 miles
- I just replaced my serpentine and AC belts. Now, the serpentine belt squeals for about 5-7 seconds on start up only (not everytime though). ...
- Asked by baabbott about 1 year ago - 2 Answers
- 2000 Cadillac El Dorado Steering Problem with 79000 miles
- Have not attempted something like this in many years. I need to put my new serpentine belt on.... What exactly is involved with this? Will...
- Asked by Glakken13 about 1 year ago - 0 Answers
- 2002 Mazda Protege Noise Problem with 100 miles
- Starting OK and no sound while idling after start. High pitch squeaking noise coming from the hood after I put it on gear and also when it ...
- Asked by elikma about 1 year ago - 10 Answers
- 2007 Nissan Sentra Noise Problem with 80000 miles
- I have a rattling noise coming from the front right side of my car. It seems to happen the most when I go to accelerate. At first I thought ...
- Asked by Saustin0612 about 1 year ago - 1 Answer
- 2005 Ford Explorer Steering Problem with 100000 miles
- Explorer started squeeling then loss of power steering, low oil pressure light, and then the high engine temp light came on. then ...
- Asked by cburt about 1 year ago - 2 Answers
- 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada Engine Problem with 96000 miles
- On start up the engine keeps throwing the serpentine belt the only loose idler is the one conected to the power steering pump the tensioner ...
- Asked by WilliamJPrice about 1 year ago - 0 Answers
- 2004 Nissan Murano Steering Problem with 85000 miles
- Car makes a "whirring" rattling noise especially when idling.
- Asked by ladybjt about 1 year ago - 2 Answers
- 2004 Mercedes Benz C240 Electrical Problem with 197000 miles
- I recently had my ac compressor replace and notice the vehicle running extra hard within 2 weeks my alternator burnt out. a new belt was put...
- Asked by wendellg about 1 year ago - 1 Answer
- 2007 Dodge Caravan Engine Problem with 134000 miles
- When I start and drive my car i hear clicking . I had a oil change done and engine treatment.My vehicle is still moving.I don't won't to ...
- Asked by sheree1975 about 1 year ago - 0 Answers
- 2001 Dodge Stratus Engine Problem with 53000 miles
- I have a Dodge Stratus RT 2001 with a Mitsubishi engine. The serpentine belt fell off and I need a diagram or video to show how to replace ...
- Asked by suecakes about 1 year ago - 0 Answers
- 1997 Honda Accord Engine Problem with 150000 miles
- I'm having an issue releasing the tension from the serpentine belt on my accord. There is no idler pulley for the drive belt that controls ...
- Asked by DogmaticTax about 1 year ago - 2 Answers
- 2002 Kia Sedona Noise Problem with 100000 miles
- Had timing belt, tensioner pulley and water pump done about 3 mos ago for maintenance. The used serpentine belt was put back on. Since then ...
- Asked by hollster56 about 1 year ago - 4 Answers
- 1997 Volkswagen Jetta Noise Problem with 151000 miles
- I was driving home from my moms one nite and and about 100 miles later i made a turn onto my street and my car started squeeking very loudly...
- Asked by Iconcur11 about 1 year ago - 0 Answers
- 2002 Nissan Xterra problem with 73 miles
- My 02 Nissan Xterra is making a klunking noise off of the AC compressor. I think it is doing it when it turns on and off or when it engages...
- Asked by Paulatl about 1 year ago - 0 Answers
- 2003 Pontiac Grand Am problem
- Do you need to bypass motormounts when installing the serpentine belt on a 2003 Grand AM?
- Asked by Ashallen05 about 1 year ago - 0 Answers
Related Topics
| Burning Rubber | Grinding | Rattle | Vibration |
| Chirping | Howling | Scraping | Whirring |
| Click | Idler Pulley | Serpentine Belt | |
| Clunking | Knocks | Shakes | |
| Engine Block | Performance | Ticking |
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