View Full Version : Pulley on Tensioner replacement
misterd
Dec 8, 2011, 08:16 AM
1998 Accord V6, just replaced the serpentine belt with no problems from the pulley, the belt broke after driving couple of miles - I think it's the pulley but everywhere I read about replacing the pulley it talks about lifting the engine.
TxGreaseMonkey
Dec 8, 2011, 08:31 AM
Try spinning the pulleys by hand--they shouldn't be too difficult to replace, if necessary. Did you route the serpentine belt correctly?
misterd
Dec 8, 2011, 08:52 AM
Tried that already - the pulley will not budge
TxGreaseMonkey
Dec 8, 2011, 08:55 AM
With that quick "Not Helpful" response, you should go to some other site for help, ingrate.
misterd
Dec 8, 2011, 08:59 AM
Sorry, you were very helpful - I'm just mechanically frustrated with the tight spaces.
TxGreaseMonkey
Dec 8, 2011, 09:03 AM
The key to working on FWD cars is being willing to strategically remove items that are in the way. I have to do this all the time--it's part of the game and goes with the turf.
Can't you easily get a box-end wrench on the nut going to the tensioner pulley? I assume that's the pulley that failed. It's hard to believe you have to lift the engine to replace a serpentine belt tensioner pulley.