Serpentine belt replacement?

Tiny
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What size belt do I get if I bypass my A/C my truck?
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Saturday, December 22nd, 2018 AT 7:20 PM

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Tiny
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Because of the routing required, it isn't a good idea to bypass the compressor. Instead, I suggest getting an AC bypass pulley which is about the same price as a belt. Many companies make them. That way you can use the old belt and keep the same routing.

If you look up Dorman part number 34187, you will see a picture of one. I believe that is the one you need, but confirm engine size for your vehicle. Most any parts store can get these. All you do is remove the compressor and bolt on the bypass pulley assembly.

Here is a guide to help change the belt out with the serpentine belt routing diagrams below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Saturday, December 22nd, 2018 AT 8:00 PM
Tiny
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When I start my truck it has a loud squeling noise in the font of the engine I have replaced the belts and the belt tension and the twio idler pullys. Could it be the waterpump
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Thursday, July 16th, 2020 AT 11:23 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Is the sound gone when the belts are off?
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Thursday, July 16th, 2020 AT 11:23 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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My truck is a 2001 f150 lightning and I like to now how to change a serpentine belt because this one have to crackshaft pulleys one for the super charge and one for the serpentine belt and betwen is a bracket with a bolt and two nuts
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Thursday, July 16th, 2020 AT 11:23 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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To install, first locate your tensioner pulley, this is a spring loaded pulley that applies downward pressure on the back side of the serp belt, on this pulley you will have either a square drive hole that a socket wrench can plug into, or a regular hex bolt, using the correct size wrench, apply opposite force to relieve tension on the old belt and remove the belt. Install the new belt on all pulleys except the top most one, or easiest one to get at, then while holding the belt in the possition ready to go on the last pulley, apply the wrench to the tensioner pulley and slip belt onto the pulley! Done!
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Thursday, July 16th, 2020 AT 11:23 AM (Merged)
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What tool is used to loose tension on pulley and replce the drive belt. I have a Hynes book to perform my own maintenance on my truck and the tool suggested is 1/2" T handle to loose the tension but it does not fit in.
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Thursday, July 16th, 2020 AT 11:24 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Imma cj guy, I do know some stuff about installing belts

ok, I do not know your rig. But I am assuming you have a spring loaded tensioner. As most newer rigs do.(My dad's '86 t-bird is mechanically tightened)

i use a breaker bar (pull handle) in most cases

sometimes you just cannot get it to fit the nut. Needing just a hair more "twist" to engage the socket,

what I do in such cases is, lever the pulley itself with a handle/board/rod/etc. Just enough to get my socket on

be very carefuldo not "fulcrum" (lever) against your radiator inlet or other stuff that will break!

Respond with wonderful news!

The medic
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Thursday, July 16th, 2020 AT 11:24 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Engine Performance problem
2001 Ford F150 V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

how do u remove the serpentine belt and what tools will I need
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Thursday, July 16th, 2020 AT 11:24 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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There is an automatic belt tensionier that rides on a shaft. Basically, you turn the tensionier away from the belt to loosten it. When you replace it, reroute the belt and then turn the tensionier to you can slip the belt onto the final pulley. If you need a routing diagram, got to the belt routing diagrams link on this page.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
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Thursday, July 16th, 2020 AT 11:24 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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What's the basic procedure in changing a serpentine belt on a Ford F-150, 2000, 5.4L with air conditioning.
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Thursday, July 16th, 2020 AT 11:27 AM (Merged)
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A 5.4 should be a relatively easy job. Toward the left side of the engine is your tensioner. There should be a cover over it. Remove the cover and turn the bolt so that it releases the tension on the belt. After that, pull the belt off and replace with the new one. Make a diagram of the belt's route if you can't remember it.
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Thursday, July 16th, 2020 AT 11:27 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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The tensioner is on the left of the motor about midway down, there is no cover on it though. The end of the tensioner where the pulley is will have a square female drive in it for a ratchet. Getting your hand between the shroud and the fan and working the ratchet into the drive is a little tricky though. When you get the retchet in push down to releive tension and remove the belt from any pulley SLOWLY let the tensioner come back up. There should be a belt routing diagram under the hood. Good luck.
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Thursday, July 16th, 2020 AT 11:27 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I have a 4.6 in a Mustang, so mine's not completely the same. But the procedure is the same.
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Thursday, July 16th, 2020 AT 11:28 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I need to know how to routing the belt for a 2005 5.4 engine.
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Thursday, July 16th, 2020 AT 11:28 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Here is a guide and the diagrams below so you can see how the job is done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

and

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/ford/pickup/2004

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers
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Thursday, July 16th, 2020 AT 11:28 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Need diagram and instructions
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Thursday, July 16th, 2020 AT 11:28 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I am finding no six cylinder option in that year F150.
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Thursday, July 16th, 2020 AT 11:28 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Can you please explain the steps to replacing the serpentine belt on my 2003 Ford F-150?
If you can point me to a diagram that would be very helpful.
Thank you
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Thursday, July 16th, 2020 AT 11:28 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Pick your engine, the diagrams show where you release tension on the belt for removal/installation.

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/ford/pickup/2003
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Thursday, July 16th, 2020 AT 11:28 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Looks exactly like what I am looking for.
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