Serpentine Belt Replacement

JACK_6354

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BUICK LESABRE

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. Is that correct?

Sunday, August 5th, 2007 AT 3:05 PM

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You are correct. Not only did the fine engineers make this an unneeded challenge but you may find the tensioner sticking as well. IF so, hold onto your hat when changing the tensioner as coolant flows through it, making this an unnecessary but difficult and expensive job.

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Monday, August 6th, 2007 AT 10:28 AM

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You guys are AWESOME!

Regarding the above message, is the same true for a 1992 Convertible LeBaron 2 door, 140,000 miles?

My mom has one and she was told the serpentine motor needs to be replaced - should we just get a new car instead?

Thanks so much,
Shannon.

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Thursday, October 25th, 2007 AT 8:21 PM

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Shannon,

Back uo a bit. Find out what part you mean. Serpentine belt tensioner?

What size engine?

No, don't get a new car.

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Friday, October 26th, 2007 AT 5:35 AM

TCCC143

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Go to AUTOZONE. COM and you can download a picture for the belt routining diagram and a printable how to change a serpintine belt just for your vehicle.

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Thursday, November 8th, 2007 AT 7:14 PM