belt tensioner job=
jamesmetairie
01-04-2008, 03:47 PM
2003 vibe (base) with automatic tranny. about 85,000 miles. when start up cold if put the car into drive before warm-up heard alot of vibration noises,etc. you could see the serp belt tensioner vibrating like crazy. found the best price at "advance auto parts" - about $ 55.for the whole assembly.? draw a diagram of the serp belt routing. then
you will need to disconnect the top motor mount and jack up the engine very slightly because = the bolt on the assembly is about 4 inch in length and there,s only about 3 inch clearance to pull it out . jack up the engine just enough to be able to pull the bolt. if you jack too much you can have c/v porblems later. BTW = this tensioner is a common problem and usually goes out while the car is still under warranty. mine was leaking from the little hydralic and also the pulley was wobbly.
you will need to disconnect the top motor mount and jack up the engine very slightly because = the bolt on the assembly is about 4 inch in length and there,s only about 3 inch clearance to pull it out . jack up the engine just enough to be able to pull the bolt. if you jack too much you can have c/v porblems later. BTW = this tensioner is a common problem and usually goes out while the car is still under warranty. mine was leaking from the little hydralic and also the pulley was wobbly.
paulmig
01-05-2008, 07:44 AM
OMG :eek7: . My vibe has had this exact problem for a few months now and I've been tempted to try the repair myself. Being a computer guy and not an auto repair guy do I even stand a chance at completing this successfully? Or is this a job best left to the professionals?
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