Hello,
I believe me serp belt is going out. It is so loud and keeps sqeaking. I
noticed some cracks in the belt and am thinking I should replace it. Would
this be hard for a novice? Ive worked on cars before, but i really just
learn as I go with some direction. What kind of tool would i need? How
much am I looking at total cost to do it myself?
I get all automotive parts at cost so im thinking it will be really cheap...
i hope. (Ya.. its good to know people in the business :P )
Any help would be appreicated :)
Thank you!
Matt
Harry Face - 14 Mar 2004 02:27 GMT
If its a 3800 without the motor mount blocking the belt, its about 95
seconds to R & R.
The belt tensioner is spring loaded and has either an 18mm ( ?) nut or
a 3/8 sqaure drive for a ratchet or a swing bar. Which ever it is, pull
up or push down to take the tension off the belt.
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Harryface
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1991 Pontiac Bonneville LE
3800 V6 ( C ), Black/Slate Grey
_~_~_~_~277, 750 miles_~_~_ ~_~_
jwardl - 14 Mar 2004 05:25 GMT
Do it BEFORE the belt breaks. Mine broke and actually damaged my AC
compressor when bits of it and the pulleys went flying.
-jwardl
> Hello,
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> Thank you!
> Matt