Changing The Serpentine Belt

[6LMonster]

Hey Guys,

Just checking in about changing my Serp Belt. I can just swap it out, right? There is nothing I need to time, correct?!?

 

[DaveBen]

Correct, there is nothing to time. The fight will be enough.

Dave

 

[hheynow]

IIRC a 15 mm 6 point, a cheater bar, 5 minutes and a cold beer.

 

[95_stroker]

Yeps.. its that simple...

 

[6LMonster]

Great news, guys! Thanks.

I just didn't want to change it and then find out later that something was out of whack!

 

[95_stroker]

I would recommend inspecting the idler and tensioner while you are at it. The bearings have a penchant for failing.

 

[6LMonster]

Will you hear the bearings going (via screeching) or will they just go?

 

[stroker21]

I tell ya what. I don't like messing with the breaker bar. I get up on top of the engine bay and push the belt down inbetween the alternator and compressor. Then I just slip it off. Putting it back on do the same thing. I have found you can hold the the belt tight with the tensioner tight by holding the belt on the alternator with a strong hand. Just me though. Some people won't be able to do this. I told my dad how to do it and he couldn't do it.

 

[Brad B]

Yeps.. its that simple...

Unless you're on the side of the road in the rain with one hand in a cast from a broken thumb.

Just my wonderful personal experience !!!!!

Let's just say, it took some creative mechanic work.