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robw13

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Hi,

I was able to remove the serpentine belt with my hands, pull tensioner and remove. Does that mean the tensioner is weak/needs replaced? The pulley is loud as well other pulleys. Also the belt has a split at the last 2 ribs on it as well. Thoughts?
 

limp

wrap a little cheese around it and its a done
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robw13 said:
Hi,

I was able to remove the serpentine belt with my hands, pull tensioner and remove. Does that mean the tensioner is weak/needs replaced? The pulley is loud as well other pulleys. Also the belt has a split at the last 2 ribs on it as well. Thoughts?
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wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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Here, I'll help.
Replace the tensioner and the belt.
Happy motoring
 
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now i can hopefully expect to receive the shaft
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Ya belt for sure since it’s ripped. Tensioner for sure since you should not be able to move it just with your hands unless you are the hulk.

Might as well replace all the pulleys since you said they are all making noise.
 
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