How To Change Serpentine Belts On A Maserati Ghibli SQ4

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How To Change Serpentine Belts On A Maserati Ghibli SQ4
70K Mile Service On My Maserati Ghibli SQ4 Part 3 of 7
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Difficulty Levels 1 thru 5, 6 being not a DIY job.
Part 1 - Change Cabin Pollen Filter and Clean K&N Air Filters
Difficulty Level - 1
• 70K Mile Service on Ma...
Part 2 - Change Spark Plugs
Difficulty Level - 1
• How to Change Spark Pl...
Uh-oh, Does My Turbo Charger Have An Oil Seal Leak?
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Part 3 - Change Serpentine Belts
Difficulty Level - 4
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Part 5 - Change Brake Fluid - • How To Change/Flush Br...
Part 6 - Change Power Steering Fluid - • How To Change Power St...
Part 7 - Change Oil - • Last video in the 7 pa...
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I am not a certified Maserati Technician. I am a self taught DIY backyard mechanic. All maintenance on my Maserati Ghibli shown in my videos is done in accordance with a Maserati Service Manual and advise from Certified Maserati Technicians. The viewer assumes all liability when using the information in these videos as a guide to perform maintenance on their vehicles.

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@howiesutton647 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I changed the belts without taking off the air intake boxes or unbolting the intake/ throttle body. It might have been a little more difficult but saved a lot of time. Thanks again James!

@donmarziani7489 4 жыл бұрын

Great job! Very informative. I like how you show what goes right and what goes wrong when you are working on the car.

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@KipBurbank1 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you guys that work though these difficult videos for the benefit of other DYI’ers

@JamesDIYGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you. And thanks for watching. I appreciate all who watch my videos and suscribe to my channel.

@2ntenz 5 жыл бұрын

Doing mine this week. This vlog comes at a perfect time. Exemplary work!

@JamesDIYGarage 5 жыл бұрын

The hardest part of the job will be those two bolts that mount the Y intake tube. If you have a 1/4 inch drive air wrench, that would be perfect. I did not. It was very hard for me. And hand thread the bolts back in using the electrical tape trick I mention in the video.

@2ntenz 4 жыл бұрын

Hi James- Got it done thanks to your video. I eliminated the need to remove the airboxes... the belt remover tool was no helpful in removing the alternator belt, I ended up cutting it. Thanks for the leading the pack!

@oliverrey7741 4 жыл бұрын

Very well done!! For not being a mechanic looks like your doing very well. Thank you for the video! Makes me want to go buy a Maserati. Lol.

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

There are plenty of tips in the Facebook Maserati groups on buying one' what to look for, what to look out for, don't be afraid of the ones with normal mileage, be wary of those with low mileage, there may a reason it's low, and do plenty of research on what you want in it. I'm helping a budy of mine buy one now. I told him to take his time. Don't get the 1st one.

@scoll-ds5rt 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video -- First tried to do this without removing the airboxes and it was to tight for my arms. I was able to do it once I removed the airboxes but did not have to unbolt the intake/throttle body, that saved some time. I started about 10 am and finished around 3 pm but took a ton of breaks. Probably a 2-3 hour job straight. I did spark plugs, belts yesterday, and I plan on tackling all of them over the next few weeks. Thanks again

@JamesDIYGarage 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Good to know I could save other Maserati Ghibli owners some money on basic maintenance.

@voided76 9 ай бұрын

@@JamesDIYGarage Thank you so much. as a guy with a 17 S model I'm working through tires, brakes, plugs, belts, oil, oil/air/cabin filters and then finding a source for the oil seperator, my car's got the idle whistle that goes away when you pull the dipstick and / or oil cap. so it's likely the very same thing you tackled james. :) thank you so much.

@jbenjamin01 4 жыл бұрын

James, I used your video as a guide to change the belts on my 2015 Ghibli S Q4. Spot on job with this vid! I can't thank you enough! You're awesome! The belt tool you suggested worked perfectly.

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for those kind words. I'm happy the video was helpful to you. I enjoyed making it.

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Did find oil in the passenger side air filter hose?

@jbenjamin01 4 жыл бұрын

@@JamesDIYGarage Yes, there was a lot of oil in the passenger side air filter hose. My Ghibli has 34K miles. Your video saved me $600!

@jbenjamin01 4 жыл бұрын

I'd also like to thank you for mentioning the oil. I would have freaked out if I didn't know to expect that.

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

@@jbenjamin01 You are welcome. It's why I do this.

@helmhurst Жыл бұрын

Bro you're a legend

@JamesDIYGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤩

@rafaelmeneses5066 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. If you remove the belly pan and only the passenger air box, the belts are accessible. No need to pull the intake hose. If you just undo the coolant hose tab there is enough room to maneuver. A few hours and patience with that clip is key. Thanks for the tips.

@JamesDIYGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I just did it according to the Shop manual I have.

@budstep7361 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for taking the time to walk through the details! Any plans on how you're going to address oily contamination on the back side of intake valves at 125k+ miles? Seems like that is a common problem for direct injection turbos these days.

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

I will only take a look at mine if I feel a degradation of power and gas mileage. Until then, I'm not taking mine apart. This is my daily driver.

@fernandoboschelli2976 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!🙏🙏🙏

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@travismalik6757 2 жыл бұрын

Hey James, thank you for a wonderful video! I greatly appreciate it! I am having trouble finding the crankshaft pulley bolt size. Do you happen to remember that off the top of your head? Thank you sir!

@JamesDIYGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Its 32mm

@deltoroarmando9047 3 жыл бұрын

James did you replaced the timing belt on your Maserati specially with the miles and years it has? do you have a video , it would be interesting to see

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have a video, it's part of a 7 video series 70K Miles Service. Here is a link to the video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h7upobd8utuznHU.html

@user-on6vf3dx5g Ай бұрын

Great video!I replace both of the belts.I am get a squeezing noise from the belts when I am coming to a stop from 25mph-0mph.I am thinking I need to replace the belt tensioner n the the 2 belt tightening pulley.Any tips? Thanks in advance

@JamesDIYGarage 20 күн бұрын

Sorry, I did not have to replace those. Mine were fine.

@jamesscozzari5008 4 жыл бұрын

When you're doing the belt change, do you need to make sure the crank is at TDC or anything like that? Or is this just a remove and reinstall sort of thing?

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Remove and reinstall

@brianbatchelor8368 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the Video Where is the best place to get the belts? Do you have the part #'s?

@JamesDIYGarage Жыл бұрын

I got mine on Scuderiacarparts.com . Just enter your car details and it should be in the engine section. You can also call them and give them your VIN number and they can match the belts to your car.

@thewiseguy7100 3 жыл бұрын

The belts you changed are they called the Compressor Belt and Alternator Belt?

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I call them serpentine belts.

@jamesscozzari5008 4 жыл бұрын

Also, you got a video for the alternator belt too?

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

You have to change both, this video covers both. You can't change the accessory drive belt without 1st removing the alternator drive belt.

@infiniti2015 Жыл бұрын

Would it be the same process for a 2017 Levante base? Great video btw

@JamesDIYGarage Жыл бұрын

Yes. Pretty much the same, except you may have more room the work in.

@artgrecco7383 5 жыл бұрын

is the tool needed for the alternator belt or is there a chance you can just wind it on over either of the pulleys

@JamesDIYGarage 5 жыл бұрын

The tool is pretty much required. You could use a pair of very small vice grips to hold the belt on the pully. But you risk damaging the belt. The tool is not expensive. If you have a friend who is a mechanic, he/she may have one you can borrow. But your not going to get it on with out something to hold it on the crank pulley while you turn the crank shaft.

@rleader1 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think you could have done this without removing the 2 airbox housings completely with better/longer tools?

@JamesDIYGarage 2 жыл бұрын

It is possible yes.

@The_Brew_Dog Жыл бұрын

I’d rather send it through Venmo so KZfaq doesn’t take a big chunk out, but you didn’t have it listed so I’ll do it this way. Maybe add it to the description? Anyways….You’ve saved me way more then $10 worth of my time so this is the least I can do and I encourage other viewers to do the same.

@JamesDIYGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. It is greatly appreciated.

@bmwmsport11 5 жыл бұрын

Haven’t had a chance to look at my alternator yet, but I’m assuming you can loosen a bolt or two to give it slack so you can replace the belt. Extremely risky to just cut the belt and depend on a sole tool to work.

@JamesDIYGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry, you can't loosen the alternator for a belt change. The tool did work great for installing the belt. Just not for removing it. Just cut the belt. Best way to do it.

@bmwmsport11 5 жыл бұрын

James DIY Garage so I assume the factory manual calls for some sort of belt stretch tool? My compressor belt(one closer to engine) is showing cracks but my alternator belt is perfect. Only 38k miles.

@JamesDIYGarage 5 жыл бұрын

@@bmwmsport11 Yes, I put a link to the tool I used in the video. But it does not work so well for removal of the alternator belt, I just cut mine. The factory manual also calls for the replacement of the alternator belt if you remove it. Stretching to again to remove it after it was stretched to install and used for a while makes it loose. So even if you manage to get it off without cutting it, it is recommended you replace it anyhow. It's not that expensive.

@bmwmsport11 4 жыл бұрын

Got to my plugs and belt today. Turns out, you can’t replace the accessory belt without removing the alternator belt due to how it’s routed on the pulley. So I guess ima gonna have to order the tool and another belt...

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

@@bmwmsport11 yes.

@777Thamer 4 жыл бұрын

Hi James, what are the services that need to be done after 70k miles. as my car is reaching to 85k

@JamesDIYGarage 4 жыл бұрын

There is a 7 part video series on my channel called 70K Mile Service On My Maserati SQ4 of which this video is the 3rd part. All those I did for my 70K Mile service. Obviously I did not do it all in one day. I did all these videos over a 7 week period, one at time on a weekend. If you are not an experienced mechanic, I would focus on one part at a time. Watch the Video, take notes, and have your phone or laptop handy while performing the task outlined in the video so you can look at "How did he do that again?" .

@mattb1828 7 ай бұрын

For alternator belt: Did you turn the crank CLOCKWISE or COUNTER-CLOCKWISE?

@JamesDIYGarage 7 ай бұрын

Clockwise

@mattb1828 7 ай бұрын

@@JamesDIYGarage it was supposed to be counter.... So the tool draws the belt in. Lol

@rleader1 2 жыл бұрын

Do you or your Maserati tech buddys have any idea why after installing the new belts I might have a squeal upon cold start ups for maybe 30 seconds to a minute?

@JamesDIYGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Hi RLeader1, Couple things. 1st Are you sure you got the ribs all lined up correctly on all the pulleys? 2) You may need a new tensioner.

@rleader1 2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesDIYGarage Yes, I checked several times. If the tensioner was bad, why do you think it didn't happen with the old belt?

@rleader1 2 жыл бұрын

Just to add, this video was VERY helpful. I would like to mention to ONLY get OEM belts as you'll be doing this a 2nd time like I had to due to squealing belts (Continentals). Once I removed those and put on the OEM belts, ZERO squealing. The 1st time took me about 2.5 hours, much of which was trying to fit my hands in to remove the 2 bolts for the intake. I also removed the upper air box housings & filters, not the lowers. This 2nd time I didn't remove ANYTHING other than the two upper air box housings and filters & I completed the job in under 1 hour. I cut BOTH belts to remove as it was just easier & I knew the Continental belt was 100% not going back in as I still had the original long belt and the new OEM belts. Hope this helps!

@lindatorres9311 3 жыл бұрын

You changed the serpentine at 70k... is that the first change? Or, does Maserati call for a change at an earlier time (less miles) as well?

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

The Owners Manual has the service intervals in it under Maintenance and Care. According to the Owners Manual the belts should be changed at 50,000 miles or 4 years, which ever comes first. I just did not think mine had been changed, it had 53K on it when I bought it, so I did it myself as soon as I could.

@lindatorres9311 3 жыл бұрын

@@JamesDIYGarage thank you!

@thewiseguy7100 3 жыл бұрын

How many miles is recommended to change the belts?

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

I believe that is in the owners manual, but If I remember correctly 50k. Verify it in the owners manual. I did mine at 70k, but I don't know if it was done before I bought it. It had 53k miles on it when I bought it.

@thewiseguy7100 3 жыл бұрын

@@JamesDIYGarage Mine currently has 55k miles and now I hear the belt making a noise, which means time to replace them... Not looking forward to doing it myself

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

@@thewiseguy7100 Having done it once, it does not intimidate me like it did the 1st time. I had my service manual to guide me. But having a video is much better.

@Tbick1821 3 жыл бұрын

What services do u recommend at 40000 miles?

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

That depends. I follow what's in the Owners Manual. But if you just purchased the car and you do not have any service history, I would change Oil, air filters, cabin filter and check the Spark plugs and brakes and replace if necessary. I would also check the serpentine belts for cracks or wear and replace if necessary.

@Tbick1821 3 жыл бұрын

@@JamesDIYGarage thank you very much sir

@MrRichmike24 Ай бұрын

your not near DE are you?

@JamesDIYGarage Ай бұрын

DE?, I am currently in Sacramento CA.

@1bad911carrera 3 жыл бұрын

Clips on the intake tube are to be completely installed in their regular position before putting the tube together. It will click into position just like they do on Audi and Mercedes. You're wasting so much time with all that fuss! Also, no need to remove the clips. Just slide them back to where you installed them🙄

@JamesDIYGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Good advice for my viewers who are preparing to do this. Mine has another 40k miles before I have to do it again.