I finally attempted this today and thanks for this video it all went well. Thanks again. I didn’t use the pipe but used a long 17” wrench with the bend and pulled hard on it and removed and installed a new Mazda serpentine belt and tensioner. Saved myself $300 that’s a shop price that I was quoted.

"unexpected death" is the worst kind. Great video and thoughtful tips!

Great video Pete. Thanks for all the details. I definitely will do it myself. Yes I also bought my parts from Rock Auto. Great video. Thanks

Thanks. Everything I need to know to get this project done. Thanks for the tips. Usually those are only learned through hours of frustration.

Thanks for the video, I will attempt this. First time I had this changed the dealer charged me $162 for install because I already had the tensioner but wasn’t oem. The bearing was bad , now the tensioner is ripped half way on top, so ima try to do it myself and save some money. Thanks again.

Great job with the video - very informative and saved me time when doing it myself. Much appreciated.

merci exactement ce que je cherchais comme vidéo pour mon CX 5 en France

Subscribed! Thanks for the video.

Thanks for the video. I love rock auto stuff. I'm at 62k mi/6 yrs on my '16awd and no noises, but it is probably time to get a new belt/tensioner before a "big" surprise happens. Then it's on to f/r diff services/fluid.

Well explained video, keep up the great work bud!

Thanks, and I just subscribed. You have 616 now, still need more :)

“Unexpected death “ lmao. Me too bro. Me too.

nice job man.

My tensioner went bad, and the knuckle at the bottom of the dampener is scraping against the tensioner pulley. I'm not sure how that is happening unless the knuckle bolt is worn down enough for the lower part of the dampener to drop down.

Thank you for the video.

Thank you!!!

Was there any rattling noise? Mine is making a noise and it seems eaither it or the water pump. It happens when it is first started, but after a minute or two of warm up it goes away, I can say it is not the engine.

Ok, realizing the top is a NUT, not a bolt makes better sense on getting it back in easier.

why you didn't recorded while you were doing it, I got your tips but many people need to see how to do it. thanks for your video.

Thank you 🙏

How is the Gates brand holding up? I found your video online and its very helpful and I'm considering going with this brand vs OEM but not sure. Let me know if you can how you like the parts.

hi i have no clue why this little thing is leaking oil... i have a 2.2D engine and had already changed once, the new one has been leaking again for a while. turns out this seems like a common problem for mazda cars

I'm at 149k miles and my belt just went out. Do you recommend replacing the belt tensioner as well? Thanks for the video by the way, this is a great tutorial for knuckleheads like me.

Would it make sense to change out the water pump belt while you've got the tensioner off or does it make a difference? I have a leaking tensioner and I plan to replace the serpentine belt but wondering if having the serpentine belt removed would make changing out the water pump belt easier.

does any one know P0882 code mean something about TCM. do I replace that part? Any help or idea on how to fix??😅

Curious if a belt tensioner could use a spring instead of hydraulics. Much cheaper & lasts forever.

Do you know the part # of the replacement tensioner you bought?

I’m having to replace my drive belt and tensioner at 47,770 is this too soon for the car to be experiencing these kinda of issues?

Perfectly explained

How do did you find it was bad ? Thanks

Might as well replace it with the alternator

You talk too slow. Even at 1.75 times.