I was told this service would cost $240 plus tax at the mechanic shop and ended up spending only $30 on a serpentine belt and did it myself!! It was extremely simple, however, I could not have done this without using a hollow pipe to move the tensioner. I also tried using a ratchet but it did was too bulky to use. I am extremely grateful videos like yours exist. I am a happy bean.
You're the only video showing how to do this without taking the passenger front wheel off so thanks! I did the deed just now, but my hands and arms and back are sore, took me an hour of fiddling around in the tight space but finally got it!
Additional mechanic note: I’d suggest removing the tire to easily line the belt to the bottom wheels. Made reinstalling incredibly easy. Great video!!!
did mine yesterday after watching several videos. One thing I did since I was by myself was loop an elastic through the belt and over the pointy post one the motor mount? This held tension on the belt so it would not come off the wheels I put it on, but it also gave me some slack when needed to get it around other ones. The it was still held tight at the top ready to go when I did the last pully on top. I started at the bottom in the wheel well.
I’ll be giving this a shot this weekend. I’ve always wanted to do work on my own car for financial reasons but I never have the right tools. Seeing this done with a wrench & a pipe gives me a lot of hope & after everything I was told I needed on my car, I’ll have saved close to $500 by having a mechanic friend do my brakes and myself the serpentine belt.
That's great! Just remember the advice: never get your fingers between the belt and pulleys, just in case the pipe slips off the wrench. Do a few test runs backing off the tensioner with one hand (as it would be done for the real thing) but without using the other hand to handle the belt. Good luck!
When reattaching the belt I usually get my wife or daughter to manoeuvre the belt whilst I hold the lever, their hands are smaller so it easier for them to work in confined spaces and if the lever slips my fingers don’t get hurt..
I found that it was easier to wrap the belt around the left-most pulley on the diagram last because you still have access to it away from the 19 mm tensioner.
Me too, I cracked it in half. I'm guessing the tension was too tight. Now I'm stuck with a half cracked tensioner and a bad alternator. Trying to fix one problem caused another.
Thank you very much friend, I have one question, what is the part number of the serpentine belt o model ?? I have one honda civic 2013 four doors and I want to change the serpetine belt ? thank you for your help and good video
I'm putting in a high output alternator so I have to put on a smaller belt, and I wanted to see how big a nightmare it is. Honestly didn't look too bad, I just hope my fat arm can fit in that small space.
That belt was visibly frayed and had about 250 000 miles on it. Here's a good article to know when to change yours. www.americanandimportautorepair.com/maintenance/serpentine-belt-replacement/
I imagine if it isn't broke it doesn't need fixing Not to mention it's an easy job I figure the guy you where talking to was trying to make money alot of mechanics do say you need this and that To entice you to spend more Times are tuff atm
If you have 2015 Civic Hybrid (no alternator) the tensioner is on the top, where the alternator on the video is located. And, instead of pushing up, you pull down. The 19mm nut is also on the inside, behind the pulley.
My compressor locked up and messed up my serpentine belt. I can't afford to buy a new compressor so I'll need a belt that bypasses the ac compressor. Has anyone done this? What part number will I need for my belt to do this? Thanks in advance ☺️
I just saw cracks on mine its a 2015 civic this video will help me also yes I thought of taking out the tire also i need to get the diagram so it will help me anyone?
Yes that could help, but I don't think it's necessary. If you employ a little patience and concentration it's possible to position the belt without the extra disassembly. Anyone else have thoughts on this?
That is a great question. Unfortunately I no longer have the part number or specs so I can't answer that question. Sorry about that. If I find it at a later date I'll post it for future reference. Thanks for watching.
Great question. Here's a description of the serpentine belt from Google. I hope it helps to clarify: "What is a serpentine belt on a Honda Civic? Honda vehicles are equipped with a serpentine belt, also known as a drive belt. Serpentine belts have replaced other types of belts because a single belt is more compact, less expensive to replace and simpler to install compared to multiple belts."
There is a timing chain. Here's a link which charts the timing belt/chain information for Civic from 1988 - 2021. Scroll down the webpage to find the chart. www.timingbeltinfo.com/honda-civic
Sorry, but how exactly do you route the belt? Most vids I've watched don't show how to do it. I understand there's a routing diagram but how do you actually route the belt around each gear? Seems like the gear closest to the top is the only one able to be accessed by hand
It's very (very!) tight, but I did it by hand. Sometimes you can direct the belt from a slight distance due to it's stiffness. You don't always need to have your hand exactly at the pulley. Anyone else have some suggestions?
@@SaveMoneyTV I've seen some vids where some remove the passenger wheel and do things that way. But most vids I see do it the way you do. I'm just confused as to how the belt gets onto all the gears
@@hellotcautiver Agreed, it's not easy. Make sure the engine is cool, take off any thick jackets, and hope your forearms aren't too large to fit. It's very tight, but can be done. Good luck!
@@SaveMoneyTV hey man, one more thing - after you placed the belt on the alternator pulley towards the end, did you retighten the tensioner? Was kinda hard to tell if you did or if you simply just took off the wrench. Sorry for all the questions - just wanna make sure I got it right.
@@SaveMoneyTVI started working out my forearms so hopefully I can get in there lmao. I have to change the alternator and don’t want to do the belt but I might have to.
lol, I hear that! But seriously, you can do this. It helps to see the complete job in your mind before you start. By doing so, when you encounter something unexpected, you can use logic and common sense to overcome the obstacle. Good luck!
Porque simplemente no sujetas la llave al tornillo del soporte de motor con una abrazadera de acero para seguridad y te quitas ese temor que todos solo de imaginar que se suelte el tubo nos hace pelear con la corre. Eso te ayudará a que no batalles tanto peleando con la correa por miedo a que sueltes el tubo.
No estoy seguro de que si he entendido bien en español... La llave por sí sola no debería salirse del tornillo del soporte de motor, pero el tubo de extensión es necesario para lograr un mayor apalancamiento. De todos modos, es mejor comprar la herramienta adecuada si tienes tiempo extra para ir a la tienda y comprarla. Siempre vale la pena tener las herramientas adecuadas. ¡Gracias por tu aporte, lo aprecio mucho!
Porque simplemente no sujetas la llave al tornillo del soporte de motor con una abrazadera de acero para seguridad y tú ara que no batalles tanto peleando con la correa por miedo a que sueltes el tubo.
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I was told this service would cost $240 plus tax at the mechanic shop and ended up spending only $30 on a serpentine belt and did it myself!! It was extremely simple, however, I could not have done this without using a hollow pipe to move the tensioner. I also tried using a ratchet but it did was too bulky to use. I am extremely grateful videos like yours exist. I am a happy bean.
Wonderful story Marbella. I'm so glad the pipe idea was helpful, that's why it's called "Save Money TV". :-) Thanks for watching!
Same!!!!!!!!!
You're the only video showing how to do this without taking the passenger front wheel off so thanks! I did the deed just now, but my hands and arms and back are sore, took me an hour of fiddling around in the tight space but finally got it!
Additional mechanic note: I’d suggest removing the tire to easily line the belt to the bottom wheels. Made reinstalling incredibly easy. Great video!!!
"In addition to following your diagram, you can also use your common sense". I love how passive aggressive mechanics can be without intending it.
LmaoI was just gonna comment the same thing 😂
did mine yesterday after watching several videos. One thing I did since I was by myself was loop an elastic through the belt and over the pointy post one the motor mount? This held tension on the belt so it would not come off the wheels I put it on, but it also gave me some slack when needed to get it around other ones. The it was still held tight at the top ready to go when I did the last pully on top. I started at the bottom in the wheel well.
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Thanks for the great video that made this seemingly daunting task actually super easy!
Glad it helped!
I’ll be giving this a shot this weekend. I’ve always wanted to do work on my own car for financial reasons but I never have the right tools. Seeing this done with a wrench & a pipe gives me a lot of hope & after everything I was told I needed on my car, I’ll have saved close to $500 by having a mechanic friend do my brakes and myself the serpentine belt.
That's great! Just remember the advice: never get your fingers between the belt and pulleys, just in case the pipe slips off the wrench. Do a few test runs backing off the tensioner with one hand (as it would be done for the real thing) but without using the other hand to handle the belt. Good luck!
Thank you so much, this weekend I will to change the serpentine belt, I want to save some money.
Good luck! I hope it goes well.
Thank you. The way you showed in the video using the lever to decrease the pressure solved my problem. Thin hands help to put the new belt.
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.
Doing the Lord's work 😅. Saved me from being stranded at the in-laws all weekend. Thanks!
Great video! Was able to complete repair in about 30 minutes.
Glad to hear it Ralph. Thanks for watching!
Such a great video! Thank you so much for putting it out there and for showing the detail stuff too. I really appreciate it! 🙏🤙
Left out the most important part. Take off tire and small plastic panel to access the lower pulley's. This will make it so much easier.
Great tip, thanks for sharing!
When reattaching the belt I usually get my wife or daughter to manoeuvre the belt whilst I hold the lever, their hands are smaller so it easier for them to work in confined spaces and if the lever slips my fingers don’t get hurt..
Very helpful especially the diagram. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Loved the instruction and common sense advise.
Thanks. The hard part was getting the belt wrapped around the pulleys the right way. Overall, an easy job with the right tool for the tensioner.
Totally agree!
I found that it was easier to wrap the belt around the left-most pulley on the diagram last because you still have access to it away from the 19 mm tensioner.
Hi Bryan, good tip, thanks for that!
"Not too wordy" thank you!
Sweet and to the point I love it 🤜🤛
Yes, that the way to do it. Glad you enjoyed!
I broke that 19” tensioner screw now need to change that piece when I do my AC compressor.
Really. How?
Me too, I cracked it in half. I'm guessing the tension was too tight. Now I'm stuck with a half cracked tensioner and a bad alternator. Trying to fix one problem caused another.
I can't stand when guys drone on and don't get to the point. Awesome video. Doing it tomorrow.
Thanks Berticus. Good luck!
Saved $140
That's awesome, congratulations!
Best advice besides this video is to purchase a special serpentine belt tool at harbor freight $20 well spent
Yes, it is always best to have the correct tools at hand. That is definitely $20 well spent. :-) Thanks for watching!
How many miles or km's will they last?
Thank you very much friend, I have one question, what is the part number of the serpentine belt o model ?? I have one honda civic 2013 four doors and I want to change the serpetine belt ? thank you for your help and good video
Honda uses the brand Bando Belt (31110-R1A-A21) on this generation of civics. I got mine at a local AutoZone :)
I'm putting in a high output alternator so I have to put on a smaller belt, and I wanted to see how big a nightmare it is. Honestly didn't look too bad, I just hope my fat arm can fit in that small space.
Good luck!
You're belt looked really worn, mine has 150 000 miles and looks fresh, so still good?
That belt was visibly frayed and had about 250 000 miles on it. Here's a good article to know when to change yours.
www.americanandimportautorepair.com/maintenance/serpentine-belt-replacement/
@@SaveMoneyTV Thank you, image that it breaks, damage?
@@SaveMoneyTV Funny that they say every 50 000 miles and this one had 250 000 miles 🙂 Must be a commercial thing.
What was your reason for not doing the tensioner as well? I was recommended to do it at the same time as the belt. Is the one in the civic lifetime?
I imagine if it isn't broke it doesn't need fixing
Not to mention it's an easy job
I figure the guy you where talking to was trying to make money alot of mechanics do say you need this and that
To entice you to spend more
Times are tuff atm
Thanks a lot. very helpful.🙏🙏🙏
You're very welcome 😊
If you have 2015 Civic Hybrid (no alternator) the tensioner is on the top, where the alternator on the video is located. And, instead of pushing up, you pull down. The 19mm nut is also on the inside, behind the pulley.
Thank you for sharing that information, that's sure to helpful. Much appreciated!
I love the "use a bit of common sense" part because people are dense.
Groove on groove, smooth on smooth. Common sense. :-)
Thanks for watching!
My compressor locked up and messed up my serpentine belt. I can't afford to buy a new compressor so I'll need a belt that bypasses the ac compressor. Has anyone done this? What part number will I need for my belt to do this? Thanks in advance ☺️
How about picking up a used ac compressor from a junk yard. It's a cheaper "buy in" and you can keep the entire belt system intact.
I just saw cracks on mine its a 2015 civic this video will help me also yes I thought of taking out the tire also i need to get the diagram so it will help me anyone?
I have the diagram as a jpg. Anyone know a way to link it to the video?
I've a 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid (not L), are the belt diagrams the same for them as for Civic's of the same Gen. 8? TIA
I'm not 100% sure, but I think they will be different. Anyone out there able to help?
Would removing the wheel and fended lining help in positioning the belt?
Yes that could help, but I don't think it's necessary. If you employ a little patience and concentration it's possible to position the belt without the extra disassembly. Anyone else have thoughts on this?
@@SaveMoneyTV I heard the key is to have patience lol. Some people say F it and decide to remove the wheel instead 😅.
Pls what the size of the belt you used?
Good day and best of luck
That is a great question. Unfortunately I no longer have the part number or specs so I can't answer that question. Sorry about that. If I find it at a later date I'll post it for future reference.
Thanks for watching.
Is that engine belt ? Or belt from alternator?
Great question. Here's a description of the serpentine belt from Google. I hope it helps to clarify:
"What is a serpentine belt on a Honda Civic?
Honda vehicles are equipped with a serpentine belt, also known as a drive belt. Serpentine belts have replaced other types of belts because a single belt is more compact, less expensive to replace and simpler to install compared to multiple belts."
@@SaveMoneyTV Then there is no chain belt in that Honda
There is a timing chain. Here's a link which charts the timing belt/chain information for Civic from 1988 - 2021. Scroll down the webpage to find the chart.
www.timingbeltinfo.com/honda-civic
No es más fácil si ese tubo con lo que está tratando de poner la banda sostiene el cofre de otro lado para que no le estorbe la está puesta digo nomas
Sorry, but how exactly do you route the belt? Most vids I've watched don't show how to do it. I understand there's a routing diagram but how do you actually route the belt around each gear? Seems like the gear closest to the top is the only one able to be accessed by hand
It's very (very!) tight, but I did it by hand. Sometimes you can direct the belt from a slight distance due to it's stiffness. You don't always need to have your hand exactly at the pulley.
Anyone else have some suggestions?
@@SaveMoneyTV I've seen some vids where some remove the passenger wheel and do things that way. But most vids I see do it the way you do. I'm just confused as to how the belt gets onto all the gears
@@hellotcautiver Agreed, it's not easy. Make sure the engine is cool, take off any thick jackets, and hope your forearms aren't too large to fit. It's very tight, but can be done. Good luck!
@@SaveMoneyTV hey man, one more thing - after you placed the belt on the alternator pulley towards the end, did you retighten the tensioner? Was kinda hard to tell if you did or if you simply just took off the wrench. Sorry for all the questions - just wanna make sure I got it right.
@@SaveMoneyTVI started working out my forearms so hopefully I can get in there lmao. I have to change the alternator and don’t want to do the belt but I might have to.
My toxic trait is thinking I can do this 🤣
lol, I hear that!
But seriously, you can do this. It helps to see the complete job in your mind before you start. By doing so, when you encounter something unexpected, you can use logic and common sense to overcome the obstacle. Good luck!
Oh but you definitely can!
😂😂 because why am i sayin the ssme thin to mysel
Works for me 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Advanced auto will lend you the right tool for free
Those tool loan programs are great! Here in Canada it's the same with Part Source, and RayMac. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much
Thanks.. Greatly appreciated
You're welcome John. I'm glad you found it helpful.
Much easier by removing front pass wheel
Bets part is when he say just use some common sense
You know what the say about common sense "It ain't that common" 😀
My local mechanic just charged me $50. (including parts and labor) to change my Honda Civic serpentine belt, which I thought was a good deal...
Including parts that is a pretty good price. You did well.👍
@@SaveMoneyTV Thanks... My local mechanics are excellent, as is their pricing...
I got a quote of 135$ + parts assuming a 2 hour job.
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Don’t use store brand belts, Like Duralast or others…Trust me!
Sounds like there is a story behind that. :-) Thanks for the tip!
what would be a good brand then?
Ese motor no es 2.4
Si, tiene razon. Es 1.8L.
Porque simplemente no sujetas la llave al tornillo del soporte de motor con una abrazadera de acero para seguridad y te quitas ese temor que todos solo de imaginar que se suelte el tubo nos hace pelear con la corre. Eso te ayudará a que no batalles tanto peleando con la correa por miedo a que sueltes el tubo.
No estoy seguro de que si he entendido bien en español...
La llave por sí sola no debería salirse del tornillo del soporte de motor, pero el tubo de extensión es necesario para lograr un mayor apalancamiento. De todos modos, es mejor comprar la herramienta adecuada si tienes tiempo extra para ir a la tienda y comprarla. Siempre vale la pena tener las herramientas adecuadas.
¡Gracias por tu aporte, lo aprecio mucho!
1:24 LOLLL
Porque simplemente no sujetas la llave al tornillo del soporte de motor con una abrazadera de acero para seguridad y tú ara que no batalles tanto peleando con la correa por miedo a que sueltes el tubo.