Stretch Belt Removal and Installation

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video I show you a quick and easy way to remove and install a stretch belt. It involves using a stretch belt removal and installer tool linked below.
Stretch belts are becoming more and more common on automobiles. These are belts that do not require a tensioner to make them tight as they have to stretch over the pulleys that they run. In many cases using a special tool to assist in installing these belts can make life a bit more easy.
***Note: The vehicle featured in the video is equipped with an automatic transmission. If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission it will be necessary to place the transmission into neutral in order to rotate the crankshaft as shown in the video. Warning: Be sure that the parking brake is applied and that the wheels are chocked when the vehicle is in neutral.
Note: Barbour's Auto Help is not affiliated with Amazon or the makers of the product linked below. The tool featured in the video was bought by me and is used by me on a regular basis at my day job as an automobile technician.
Here is a link to the tool:
www.amazon.com/Drake-Off-Road...
DISCLAIMER
Barbour's Auto Help is not responsible for any damage or personal injury incurred in the process of performing any auto repairs done by you the viewer. Automotive repair is extremely dangerous. Repair your vehicle at your own risk. It is the viewers responsibility to verify all information and procedures as outlined in YOUR REPAIR MANUAL AND OWNERS MANUAL FOR YOUR VEHICLE. Owning and using a repair manual suited for your vehicle is essential for correctly and safely performing ANY repair to your vehicle. Always wear safety glasses and heed all instructions for use applicable to any piece of equipment you may use. Due to circumstances out of the control of Barbours Auto Help, Barbours Auto Help makes no guarantee that by the use of the information given in this video a quality repair will be made. Barbour'sAutoHelp makes no guarantee that the information provided is totally complete, syncronized and accurate. Verify everything using an appropriate repair manual.

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@jeffthomas5866 Жыл бұрын

As an FYI, when your stretch belt is on the back/inside part of the pulley, this tool is useless.

@jondoyle24 2 жыл бұрын

Phenominal, straight to the point video! Simple exanations. Clear video. And u never rambled once like moat others do lol. You rock!

@kpy3p 2 жыл бұрын

Straight to the point and simple. TY sir.

@johnmartell807 Жыл бұрын

Great video direct and to-the-point thank you

@rakeember Жыл бұрын

great, hadn't gotten the installer was using other method but your tutorial cement the need. keep up the good info

@MrSamPhoenix 2 жыл бұрын

Great video man, was having this crazy problem installing a water pump belt on a 2020 Kia Optima (2.4L 4-cylinder) the other day. I hope this tool can help out with this.

@jw7570 9 ай бұрын

Great video. Direct step by step instructions!!!!

@BarboursAutoHelp 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ronaldpum Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clear video!!!!

@BlackSunEMT 3 жыл бұрын

Great video bro

@SCALDIE- 2 жыл бұрын

Good video, mate.

@danielgarcia4477 2 жыл бұрын

Lot better than my fingers with screwdriver. Thanks for a great video..

@kag1444 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This tool saved me a ton of time…

@BarboursAutoHelp 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@alansnider6365 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done, great help.

@BarboursAutoHelp 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dereksears1814 Жыл бұрын

Very useful

@nutlangsworld 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video thank you !!!

@BarboursAutoHelp 5 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@jrock-xs9vp Жыл бұрын

Wow your video was great thanks much .

@marcokawar5459 2 жыл бұрын

Love this tool

@BarboursAutoHelp 2 жыл бұрын

It really is a great tool.

@JimmyJohnson-ub4rt 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you sir

@BarboursAutoHelp 2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome

@user-cz9rp5ml3i 2 жыл бұрын

That's really cool. I wonder if this tool can be used for 2020 Hyundai Santafe.

@kamranahmed6800 2 жыл бұрын

fantastic thanks

@BarboursAutoHelp 2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome!

@theeternalretrofuture4664 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@jsteez7656 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I’ve been fighting these my whole life

@416Hubert Жыл бұрын

Awsome

@williamcunningham1614 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@BarboursAutoHelp Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@Scottacado 6 ай бұрын

What’s a good way to get the last groove? It’s being stubborn and not seating itself

@RaduMichael 10 ай бұрын

That's genius.😊

@BarboursAutoHelp 10 ай бұрын

Love this tool!

@SSTR87 10 ай бұрын

Thanks. I need edthis video for my daughter and her boyfriend since I’m not there to do it

@BarboursAutoHelp 10 ай бұрын

Glad It was helpful.

@commonwealthclick7210 Жыл бұрын

Would this work for 2010 Range Rover ?

@user-xe9ue2jr2w 3 жыл бұрын

Never knew they came up with something different than belt tensioner. When did they start doing this?

@BarboursAutoHelp 3 жыл бұрын

I think sometime back around 2000-2005ish. I may be off a bit.

@user-xe9ue2jr2w 3 жыл бұрын

@@BarboursAutoHelp thanks

@vanessalima5538 Жыл бұрын

Can you use this to get a normal serp belt to go on if it's being stubborn/ the tensioner doesn't allow much room for movement?

@BarboursAutoHelp Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't use it for a regular belt. They are not designed to stretch like stretch belts are..

@be-radc5275 Жыл бұрын

So how does this tool work if the belt is riding on the inner most crankshaft pulley?

@BarboursAutoHelp Жыл бұрын

It doesn't. Most likely zip ties will be needed.

@jamespetit1 Ай бұрын

Great video, thanks

@BarboursAutoHelp Ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@davidmartin2566 Жыл бұрын

What is the size that goes on ratchet to turn pulley?

@BarboursAutoHelp Жыл бұрын

Depends on what you are working on. If you're not sure just try different sockets till one fits.

@joseywales1192 2 жыл бұрын

Whats the caution for doing this with a manual?

@shunstacks6422 Жыл бұрын

Does the car need to be in neutral

@BarboursAutoHelp Жыл бұрын

Yes, as mentioned in the description of the video.

@n86121 2 жыл бұрын

Okay to use on V belts for AC and alternator? Replacing alternator belt 84 Alfa spider can lead to removing radiator! If OKAY, will post to Alfa bulletin board

@BarboursAutoHelp 2 жыл бұрын

This tool is made to be used specifically with "stretch belts". Unless the belt is a stretch belt then I'd say no. I'm not aware of any "V" style that are "stretch belts". It's my understanding that stretch belts have only been around for a decade...ish....

@markochman75 3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t that stretch the new belt?

@BarboursAutoHelp 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but it's designed to do this.

@markochman75 3 жыл бұрын

@@BarboursAutoHelp I think it’s an awesome tool? Especially when I have to get to my tensioning screw, on my Chrysler Concorde LXI? Pain in the ass! Absolutely no room to get a wrench, in there? I love it!

@BarboursAutoHelp 3 жыл бұрын

Just to be clear. The belt is designed to stretch. It's a belt that is made differently than your standard belt. It would not be appropriate to use this tool on a regular serpentine belt.

@markochman75 3 жыл бұрын

@@BarboursAutoHelp Oh, I see? That’s what I was wondering? It’s a special belt, you have to purchase, also? Along with the belt extractor?

@racyfreeman317 2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't a screwdriver or something similar do the same job?

@BarboursAutoHelp 2 жыл бұрын

It could be done. But it's hard to do without damaging the belt or a pulley. The tool makes it a lot easier and helps to do a better job. But, heck, even zip ties work too.