Learn how to fix a squeaky tensioner pulley in your car. The serpentine belt in your car powers the accessories such as air conditioning, power steering, the alternator, and waterpump.
Tensioner pulley wear will cause your pulley to squeak. A worn out pulley bearing or a worn spring in the tension pulley can also cause squeaking or a chirp. I show you how to use water to identify what type of squeak problem you have and then how to find the problem. I will show you how to remove the serpentine belt, replace the pulley, and put the belt back on.
Here is a good place to find inexpensive Tensioner pulleys: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=tensioner%20pulley&linkCode=ur2&tag=chri0e2-20&url=search-alias%3Daps&linkId=EKNKRNC352XOUKFF
Here is a great belt that prevents squeaks: http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=gatorback%20belts&linkCode=ur2&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Agatorback%20belts&tag=chri0e2-20&url=search-alias%3Daps&linkId=TKRWEYIIWMXC3PRX
Belt Tensioner Tool: http://amzn.to/1QnbR8b
How to Diagnose a Squeaky Belt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEUe6uKxTv8
Tensioner Pulley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4PS7WHlgi0
Find the Belt Squeak: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au6YzsEKPRQ
WD40 to quiet the belt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv6zuTT9YOI
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Tensioner pulley wear will cause your pulley to squeak. A worn out pulley bearing or a worn spring in the tension pulley can also cause squeaking or a chirp. I show you how to use water to identify what type of squeak problem you have and then how to find the problem. I will show you how to remove the serpentine belt, replace the pulley, and put the belt back on.
Here is a good place to find inexpensive Tensioner pulleys: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=tensioner%20pulley&linkCode=ur2&tag=chri0e2-20&url=search-alias%3Daps&linkId=EKNKRNC352XOUKFF
Here is a great belt that prevents squeaks: http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=gatorback%20belts&linkCode=ur2&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Agatorback%20belts&tag=chri0e2-20&url=search-alias%3Daps&linkId=TKRWEYIIWMXC3PRX
Belt Tensioner Tool: http://amzn.to/1QnbR8b
How to Diagnose a Squeaky Belt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEUe6uKxTv8
Tensioner Pulley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4PS7WHlgi0
Find the Belt Squeak: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au6YzsEKPRQ
WD40 to quiet the belt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv6zuTT9YOI
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Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.
Just changed mine and it went well, thanks so much for all your videos, youve likely saved me 1000s of dollars now.
What pulleys should move freely when the belt is off? I was told that most should be moving but only 2 of them are spinning freely. Both have no grooves.
Mine just broke so thank you for this Chris
Hi my tensioner is wobbling slightly and im getting car vibration at idle can that cause vibration thanks
Very well done video! I will need to do this on a 2014 Cadillac Seville.
On a car that has 80,000 miles or more they recommend to change the tensioner to not just the pulley. Can you please explain how to change the tensioner as well thank you
Hi, I'm trying to reassemble the belt but I don't know how to loosen and tighten it. I have removed pulley number 2.
but what do I do next?
My car makes that squeaking noise how much do you think it will cost me four Hyundai Tucson, 2016?
The only issue I'm having is finding a replacement pully
my 2004 honda pilot has been screeching when i first start it up. never while driving or any other time. just replaced the timing belt so i wonder if i need to change another belt .. possibly serpentine? so if i do this video will be very helpful.
Thank you so much for this. Your videos are the absolute best!
Thank you for the video ❤
Good job!
You need to understand the difference in a tensioner pulley and an idler pulley. This is an idler pulley. Tensioner is a bigger pain.
Thanks so much for this video. I was able to eventually talk myself into trying this vs getting a mechanic to help me out with this.
I got a quote for 650 bucks to change the serpentine belt and pulley. Smh, I decided to try my hand at this and successfully identified the Idler Tensioner Pulley and changed it in 4 minutes time with a simple, in stock purchase of 26 bucks at Advanced Auto. Turns out my serpentine belt was fine as it only had 5000 miles on it.
It blew my mind that one bad bearing in a Idler Pulley was causing all that noise and performance issue. My 2001 Isuzu Rodeo is running like a dream now.
You've inspired me to look for further improvements to keep my sweet lady of a ride for a long long time. I love this vehicle sooo much. Thanks a million sir! 👊
Thank You very much very helpful. Love your channel….. God blessings to you . 😁😄🤗🤗👍🙏
Buying the right tool for the job will save you time messing about by having to remove the wheel . I remember my last mechanic years ago taking my wheel off because he didn't have the correct tool and struggled with a rachet trying to get in there
My belt snapped last week , got the breakdown out and he got me home, said I'd need a new tensioner and belt obviously, watched this and bought the tool. Took a lady like myself just over 30 mins to do
Thanks for the video
Saved me a few pennies at the garage 🤌
I may not be doing exactly the same thing on my truck as what you are doing here but I always learn something useful from your vids. Thanks!