How do I Replace the engine belt?

sammysilva · August 10th, 2007, 04:05 PM

I need to replace the belt on my 97 mustang. engine is a 3.8. How do I work the tensioner to remove the old belt?

Onemanzu · August 10th, 2007, 04:11 PM

you want to pull the belt tensioner up with a wrench... its kinda odd... put the wrench on the end of the tensioner... and pull up... it spring loaded so it will come up with some strength then while its slakced a bit slip the belt of the water pump... it has no ridges its the easiest

then put it back on the same way you took it off

Onemanzu · August 10th, 2007, 04:15 PM

Put a 3/4" (18mm) socket on the tensioner pulley and turn counter clockwise to release and remove the serpentine belt.

sammysilva · August 10th, 2007, 04:16 PM

Thanks I'll try it.

Onemanzu · August 10th, 2007, 04:19 PM

kk good luck

sammysilva · August 10th, 2007, 05:24 PM

thanks it worked fine.

Onemanzu · August 10th, 2007, 05:42 PM

way cool

August 10th, 2007, 04:05 PM	#1
sammysilva Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	How do I Replace the engine belt? I need to replace the belt on my 97 mustang. engine is a 3.8. How do I work the tensioner to remove the old belt?

August 10th, 2007, 04:11 PM	#2
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,514 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	you want to pull the belt tensioner up with a wrench... its kinda odd... put the wrench on the end of the tensioner... and pull up... it spring loaded so it will come up with some strength then while its slakced a bit slip the belt of the water pump... it has no ridges its the easiest then put it back on the same way you took it off __________________ My Foz

August 10th, 2007, 04:15 PM	#3
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,514 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Put a 3/4" (18mm) socket on the tensioner pulley and turn counter clockwise to release and remove the serpentine belt. __________________ My Foz

August 10th, 2007, 04:16 PM	#4
sammysilva Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks Thanks I'll try it.

August 10th, 2007, 04:19 PM	#5
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,514 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	kk good luck __________________ My Foz

August 10th, 2007, 05:24 PM	#6
sammysilva Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	It worked. thanks it worked fine.

August 10th, 2007, 05:42 PM	#7
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,514 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	way cool __________________ My Foz

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How do I Replace the engine belt?

How do I Replace the engine belt?

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