Great idea sticking that bolt in the tensioner to pry on! When i changed the water pump I actually dropped the motor a couple of inches to get the clearance, but your way is smarter and easier. I'll be using your way when i do the tensioner.
Really is, I never actually have that flat serpentine belt tool around. If I replace the tensioner on my Grand Caravan I’m definitely going back with one with the little ear that takes the 1/2 ratchet end.
Instead of investing in a single purpose serpentine belt tool I suggest using a pipe wrench. Just grab the smaller end with the square hole and pull down. It worked great for me and can also be used for self defense.
Thanks man, I was ready to throw a match in the gas tank.Changing the water pump and the videos say I have a drop the front motor mount but I don't think I will have to so far the tension pulley has been the worst part.Never would have figured it out like you did so thanks much
Thank you! I ended up pulling the whole tensioner out and sticking a 3/8-1/2" adapter instead of a bolt in the 1/2" spot on the tensioner. The dumbest design out of many dodge designs! Anyway, thank you for the inspiration!
The stock tensioner on those vehicles does not have the tab at the rear. I picked up a serpentine tensioner tool for $25 that makes the job very easy, and I should never have any problems with any vehicles in the future either. Very useful tool. Worth the investment!
Smart man an thanks for the tip because i just done control arm bushings replaced my alternator an was thinking about how to get my belt back on without renting the tool even though we get our money back its a 30 min drive to get it an then 30 to return it. It is a pretty stupid design but not really if it achieves the purpose of what it was made for which was getting people to take it to the dealership or another shop.
Auto part places sell a serpentine belt tool for all cars. For dodges its a flat bar with a 1/2 inch lug on the end of it. It also comes with sockets for other cars. Cost about 20.00 bucks
Man, sooo easy to do a lil bit different. Every time my car hits water I have to put the belt back on. So put a 15mm wrench on the tensioner pulley bolt, and tighten it till the thing rocks outta the way. Slip the belt off the idler pulley a few inches closer to ya. For putting the belt back on, have it tight over everything except the idler pulley. Leave the slack beside the idler. Throw your wrench on the tensioner pulley and tighten like I said, slip the bald side of serpentine belt up onto the idler. No fuss.
Lol I used a long fillips screwdriver but try and get a big round one it worked perfect now I have the water pump next heehawl although your was a good idea as well
Ever heard of a bad tensioner pulley causing your exhaust on a dodge caravan to vibrate rattle noise? A muffler shop put one muffler on then exhaust rattled they thought it was baffle in muffler so put a 2nd muffler on still rattle and then they hit the muffler with the hammer a few times the 3rd time said they don't think its the muffler it may be something else but they didn't know what and sent me on my way with the rattle in my exhaust its like when you turn on the car and back out of the parking spot don't hear it when driving only low RPM when like rev the engine in parking spot or when caravan runs parked. They said they checked all the heat shields and non were loose. I read on some forum that someone had a dodge intrepid with bad tensioner pulley and there exhaust rattle and when they replace it then it went away, not sure how that possible but I'm thinking its cheap to replace the pulley can't hurt. It's almost winter though and the tensioner pully tool at advance auto hits the ground when you take the belt off so i'd need find better tool.
My Equinox 2006 has the same problem!Just can't get a 3/8 ratchet on the square hole.Had to ese a pry bar.Pain in the ass to.Take two men to do the job.
Had you used a proper belt tensioner tool, it would have been easy. You can get a cheap one for under $20 or the nice Gear Wrench one for about $60, it is the same one that they sell on the tool trucks.
Dodge and there stupid design my wife had a 2.5 chrysler cirrus v6 good car but what a pain in the ass to work on i did a valve cover gasket change i broke the oil line for the valve cover and broke a cover for a wire and to top it all i did a spark plug change broke 3 wires and had to replace it all took me 3 hrs to replace the back spark plug wires and also they place the battery on the left side bumper under so u alway have to pull off the wheel to get to the battery
Seeing as you hate Dodges so much I wont offer to trade my 2014 Dodge Hemi Challenger with the shaker scoop for your riding lawnmower ,Im heart broken,you lucky guy !!!
...it's not a Dodge design issue...there are lots of modern FWD vehicles that have this very same problem...if he was any sort of mechanic he would have known this...AND he would have had a sepantine belt removal tool...and had that tensioner out in about 10 minutes...they are an inexpensive tool...and can be picked up about anywhere...hell PA has them for under $30 to go along with the other Chinese parts he buys...good mechanics don't butch about a design they can't change...they buy the proper tools for the job...
angusandleigh yep you should work on the new volks waggons you need a whole new toobox full of sheeet and most you have to get from snapon or folks like that -- bunch of bull sheet if you ask me ---especially when a regulet torx would work just as well
Back when I was working on cars (now industrial) I worked on a few Jettas that quickly turned me off VW...but I picked up the tools for them and they weren't too bad after...lol that's why I used to have a big rolling box set...a good part if it was for specialty tools...
...I didn't say one has to spend more and buy a ton of tools...in profession, time is money...I can't be working all day on a 20 minute job...that is why I always bought the tools for certain jobs...they eventually pay for themselves when you can do more jobs in a day...so it all balances out...and makes you more money in the long run...so I don't see the problem with having the tools to do the jobs right...not to mention avoiding breaking other things while trying to wrench out something incorrectly...and besides in this circumstance, the tool is less than $30...pays for itself in one job...
What's your point? Where is the law that says a person must have a driver's license in order to repair automobiles? You know the answer to your question and it's not "funny" or "sarcastic" or anything like that when you ask that question over and over and over. Good vid Rickem!
A mechanic should always test drive a vehicle. Problems may only occur in real world situations. It should also be driven by the mechanic after repairs are completed. Cheers!
they make a round piece to keep it from slipping off did that and then the transmission went out never buy a dodge again the rest of my life the enginnners ars a holes
Great idea sticking that bolt in the tensioner to pry on! When i changed the water pump I actually dropped the motor a couple of inches to get the clearance, but your way is smarter and easier. I'll be using your way when i do the tensioner.
Really is, I never actually have that flat serpentine belt tool around. If I replace the tensioner on my Grand Caravan I’m definitely going back with one with the little ear that takes the 1/2 ratchet end.
Instead of investing in a single purpose serpentine belt tool I suggest using a pipe wrench. Just grab the smaller end with the square hole and pull down. It worked great for me and can also be used for self defense.
man i had benne looking for someone who would explain it simple, and u just hit the nail, thank u soooooo much buddy...
Thanks man, I was ready to throw a match in the gas tank.Changing the water pump and the videos say I have a drop the front motor mount but I don't think I will have to so far the tension pulley has been the worst part.Never would have figured it out like you did so thanks much
Dude, major thanks for the tip to jam a bolt in the tensioner to get the necessary leverage.HF.
Thank you! I ended up pulling the whole tensioner out and sticking a 3/8-1/2" adapter instead of a bolt in the 1/2" spot on the tensioner. The dumbest design out of many dodge designs! Anyway, thank you for the inspiration!
The stock tensioner on those vehicles does not have the tab at the rear. I picked up a serpentine tensioner tool for $25 that makes the job very easy, and I should never have any problems with any vehicles in the future either. Very useful tool. Worth the investment!
How do you put on a serpentine belt on a 99 Town and Country
Smart man an thanks for the tip because i just done control arm bushings replaced my alternator an was thinking about how to get my belt back on without renting the tool even though we get our money back its a 30 min drive to get it an then 30 to return it. It is a pretty stupid design but not really if it achieves the purpose of what it was made for which was getting people to take it to the dealership or another shop.
Auto part places sell a serpentine belt tool for all cars. For dodges its a flat bar with a 1/2 inch lug on the end of it. It also comes with sockets for other cars. Cost about 20.00 bucks
Man, sooo easy to do a lil bit different. Every time my car hits water I have to put the belt back on. So put a 15mm wrench on the tensioner pulley bolt, and tighten it till the thing rocks outta the way. Slip the belt off the idler pulley a few inches closer to ya.
For putting the belt back on, have it tight over everything except the idler pulley. Leave the slack beside the idler. Throw your wrench on the tensioner pulley and tighten like I said, slip the bald side of serpentine belt up onto the idler. No fuss.
Dude your spot on! Mine is a 05
Doing the same job, i was unable to get the tensioner to move!
Job done! fucking 3.3l -.-
Thanks buddy
The only problem with discount parts in some cases you get what you pay for.
Thanks, your vid was the only one that helped me.
Dude, this is honest and to the point. Thank you 💯
Thanks for that idea I actually have to work on one tomorrow and I was thinking of dropping the motor few inches but this is way faster....
Lol I used a long fillips screwdriver but try and get a big round one it worked perfect now I have the water pump next heehawl although your was a good idea as well
You're able to borrow the slim wrench tool from advance auto parts, or auto zone.
YUP , done it at least 20 times.. Good job , Thanks for the vid !!
Ever heard of a bad tensioner pulley causing your exhaust on a dodge caravan to vibrate rattle noise? A muffler shop put one muffler on then exhaust rattled they thought it was baffle in muffler so put a 2nd muffler on still rattle and then they hit the muffler with the hammer a few times the 3rd time said they don't think its the muffler it may be something else but they didn't know what and sent me on my way with the rattle in my exhaust its like when you turn on the car and back out of the parking spot don't hear it when driving only low RPM when like rev the engine in parking spot or when caravan runs parked. They said they checked all the heat shields and non were loose. I read on some forum that someone had a dodge intrepid with bad tensioner pulley and there exhaust rattle and when they replace it then it went away, not sure how that possible but I'm thinking its cheap to replace the pulley can't hurt. It's almost winter though and the tensioner pully tool at advance auto hits the ground when you take the belt off so i'd need find better tool.
My Equinox 2006 has the same problem!Just can't get a 3/8 ratchet on the square hole.Had to ese a pry bar.Pain in the ass to.Take two men to do the job.
Thank you for that bolt idea, Jesus that is so freaking stupid.
I have a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country and had the same issue with the power steering reservoir.
there is a tool called a serpentine belt tool its pretty much a flat breaker bar
awesome video rickem shweet cheers mate
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Thanks guy very helpful video!
Thanks for the warning.
i have same 2 problems i hope that can repaired soon
There is a tool for that Einstein. Rental is free in us
einstein was a patent clerk who gave you lies and BS... Rickum gave us some good ol mCguiver 101... git er done'
Very helpful!
Ground down one of my breaker bars
Had you used a proper belt tensioner tool, it would have been easy. You can get a cheap one for under $20 or the nice Gear Wrench one for about $60, it is the same one that they sell on the tool trucks.
Same van same year i got
My tesoner was shot not pully
Had to take bar to pry the tensioner!
Do you have to pay any brokerage fees when odering from RockAuto ?
Where are you bud?
Looks exactly like my problem 😬😬😬
what is the name of that cover at 1:53 with that one pin
where u at i need . repair my dodge caravan 08 same problem
Where are your jack stands rick. Gotta be safe buddy
u need a serpentine belt tool to take tension off the belt
shade tree rickem isn't spending money.
he has more time....
nice
Dodge and there stupid design my wife had a 2.5 chrysler cirrus v6 good car but what a pain in the ass to work on i did a valve cover gasket change i broke the oil line for the valve cover and broke a cover for a wire and to top it all i did a spark plug change broke 3 wires and had to replace it all took me 3 hrs to replace the back spark plug wires and also they place the battery on the left side bumper under so u alway have to pull off the wheel to get to the battery
did you get to the clogged power steering filter wining/ solution? did it work thanks!
Yes it did stop the whining. Cheers
If the power steering reservoir don't get the whine away may be the power steering pump i had change my pump and I did the reservoir to.
Wow that looked like a B*tch .usually there easy . I think' only had 2 change two of them in my life.
Good
at 2.29 you can see the pump pulley wobbling ,never a good sign. as for the tensioner release, piss easy to make. most new gen have that type.
Seeing as you hate Dodges so much I wont offer to trade my 2014 Dodge Hemi Challenger with the shaker scoop for your riding lawnmower ,Im heart broken,you lucky guy !!!
Clutch10011 LOL, Maybe when scrap prices go up I'll trade ya, LOL
It's so much faster to take off the passenger motor mount and filer box and jack the motor up a lil
3:38 Stupid design? Perhaps the engineers at Dodge designed a tool for this application.
...it's not a Dodge design issue...there are lots of modern FWD vehicles that have this very same problem...if he was any sort of mechanic he would have known this...AND he would have had a sepantine belt removal tool...and had that tensioner out in about 10 minutes...they are an inexpensive tool...and can be picked up about anywhere...hell PA has them for under $30 to go along with the other Chinese parts he buys...good mechanics don't butch about a design they can't change...they buy the proper tools for the job...
angusandleigh yep you should work on the new volks waggons you need a whole new toobox full of sheeet and most you have to get from snapon or folks like that -- bunch of bull sheet if you ask me ---especially when a regulet torx would work just as well
Back when I was working on cars (now industrial) I worked on a few Jettas that quickly turned me off VW...but I picked up the tools for them and they weren't too bad after...lol that's why I used to have a big rolling box set...a good part if it was for specialty tools...
freebird1ification Cal Van has most if not all tension tools
...I didn't say one has to spend more and buy a ton of tools...in profession, time is money...I can't be working all day on a 20 minute job...that is why I always bought the tools for certain jobs...they eventually pay for themselves when you can do more jobs in a day...so it all balances out...and makes you more money in the long run...so I don't see the problem with having the tools to do the jobs right...not to mention avoiding breaking other things while trying to wrench out something incorrectly...and besides in this circumstance, the tool is less than $30...pays for itself in one job...
Bro!!!! Ain't you on ridiculousness. Are you the one that did the stunt on the riding mower or whatever
Why don't you show us a video of you test driving the van. you do have your driver licence right.
What's your point? Where is the law that says a person must have a driver's license in order to repair automobiles? You know the answer to your question and it's not "funny" or
"sarcastic" or anything like that when you ask that question over and over and over.
Good vid Rickem!
A mechanic should always test drive a vehicle. Problems may only occur in real world situations. It should also be driven by the mechanic after repairs are completed. Cheers!
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they make a round piece to keep it from slipping off did that and then the transmission went out never buy a dodge again the rest of my life the enginnners ars a holes