How to Install an AC Stretch Belt on a Chevrolet or GMC Vehicle with 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L Engine

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  • Brian Eslick from How to Automotive www.howtoautomotive.com/ takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing the AC stretch belt on a Chevrolet or GMC Vehicle with 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L engine. Brian will show you the technique to install the new AC belt.
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  • @Jay-zk7xk
    @Jay-zk7xk ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I watched all kinds of videos and spent hours not been able to get this belt on . I watched this video and I had the belt on in 30 seconds. Thank you.

  • @spelunkerd
    @spelunkerd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Nice to see you do this without any fancy tools, the same way one rolls on a bicycle chain. Some companies really push their little tool, presumably for smaller pulleys.

    • @kdash3215
      @kdash3215 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I second that. A lot of things can be done without special tools. Young guys get caught up in the rabbit hole of specialty tools till they're broke.

  • @mechanicdave4899
    @mechanicdave4899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I wanted to give you a sincere thank you for this vehicle Repair tip it totally saved my frustration level from spiking through the roof LOL

    • @HowtoAutomotive
      @HowtoAutomotive  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always happy to help thank you for watching!

  • @elkillerx
    @elkillerx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks so much man!!!!! Very simple and perfectly explained. I was worried about how I would replace it on my car without the special A/C belt tool but I was able to replace the belt on a 6.2 LS3 in just a few minutes after watching this.

  • @TheAutoTech
    @TheAutoTech 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I use a heavy duty zip tie through the balancer to hold the belt, that way my hand is free to hold the belt on the compressor side.

    • @brycelund4112
      @brycelund4112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good idea.

    • @mrbojangles9841
      @mrbojangles9841 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Smart idea

    • @leandrodixoniii2627
      @leandrodixoniii2627 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This was the major difference for me as I am a loner and ran out of hands

    • @quadzillasmith
      @quadzillasmith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You the real MVP! Just did this now. So easy with the zip tie. Thank you so much for this tip

    • @motorheadgaming402
      @motorheadgaming402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re a genius man I’ve been tearing my hair out for an hour and a half and this just worked

  • @meankawi
    @meankawi 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This worked for me on my 2011 Ford f150 5.0. I didn't have as much room behind the crank wheel, but I got to slip behind it enough to get it on the AC pulley. I used 3 heavy duty zip ties and took my time turning the crank pulley. It went on, but I had to rotate back and forth to get it into the groves on the pulley wheels. Thank you so much for this video! I did it in half an hour!

  • @Navajowelder505
    @Navajowelder505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Straight to the 👉 point. Simple,well explained. Thanks so much I'm replacing a belt on 2016 GMC 6.0 gas. Same as what you show. 👍🏽😃

    • @jessemendoza2991
      @jessemendoza2991 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you happen to recall why you had to change the belt? Was it making a weird noise? Thanks having a issue 2017 2500hd, can't figure out noise. Thanks

    • @Navajowelder505
      @Navajowelder505 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @jessemendoza2991 No noise I just replaced it because the front pulley was leaking. So I figured I might as well replace ac belt too since it's easy to repair now. Oil was leaking no noise though.

  • @Jameskelvin89
    @Jameskelvin89 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can't thank you enough man. I was starting to get passed off but this method worked perfectly.

  • @TheCloser1
    @TheCloser1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can’t believe how tight these go on. Glad I’ve avoided them this many years until today. Thanks for the tips

  • @xvsj-s2x
    @xvsj-s2x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very Helpful technique 👍Thank you for sharing

  • @ozzstars_cars
    @ozzstars_cars 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Good job stretching. The close up camera work was balls on. Smashed👍

  • @edwardjohnson1211
    @edwardjohnson1211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did do one step correctly I cut the GD belt off and continued on w my oil pump.
    Thank you for your time to show us know it all's that you never really know it all

  • @crayoneater556
    @crayoneater556 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video helped me end a one hour stall in a water pump job, thanks a ton

  • @jasonferguson6308
    @jasonferguson6308 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Use zip ties around the belt through the harmonic balancer and as you rotate the engine the belt will go right on

  • @chadgietzen4295
    @chadgietzen4295 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. Very helpful and right to the point.

  • @walterhamilton5497
    @walterhamilton5497 ปีที่แล้ว

    I gotta say, great instructions! Thank you.

  • @richc357
    @richc357 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Helpful. Good video. Straight to the point.
    Thanks

  • @jayransier9901
    @jayransier9901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's so simple yet super affective! I wish I would've seen this before I put mine on, this video would've saved me hours!!

  • @slowrider9894
    @slowrider9894 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I start with the belt on the crank pulley. works great

  • @raymondgidgetbruce8321
    @raymondgidgetbruce8321 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an awesome video!! Thank you!!

  • @mariorrodriguez535
    @mariorrodriguez535 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The best video for this type of AC belt

  • @backroadseeker08
    @backroadseeker08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful video, nice and simple. Installed my new stretch belt from the top of the truck in about 5 minutes once I got the right angle to hold the belt tight on the AC compressor. Thanks!!

    • @HowtoAutomotive
      @HowtoAutomotive  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!

  • @russn4933
    @russn4933 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful, thank you very much !!

  • @NEWGREATNESS
    @NEWGREATNESS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video just saved my life. God bless you!!!!!! 🙌🏾🙏🏾

    • @HowtoAutomotive
      @HowtoAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helped. Thank you for watching!

  • @HipHopBeatSource
    @HipHopBeatSource 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I greatly appreciate this video. Thanks!

  • @MrSthuw115
    @MrSthuw115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome Brian..

  • @-clif1987
    @-clif1987 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video. I went clockwise and had very little problems I was shocked lol. Thanks. Also I went from the top no problem 13 avalanche.

    • @-clif1987
      @-clif1987 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Also. Mine was 15/16 socket.

  • @joerodriguez727
    @joerodriguez727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for everything...

  • @dashautorepair
    @dashautorepair 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love you. Seriously you saved my vacation without ac... 🙏🏻

    • @HowtoAutomotive
      @HowtoAutomotive  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad the video was able to help you save your vacation that’s awesome! Thank you for watching!

  • @Noneck-xt5lb
    @Noneck-xt5lb ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video thank you!!

  • @THExLAWxMAN
    @THExLAWxMAN 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tip...!! Thanks Brian.

  • @TheDonzidude
    @TheDonzidude 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks bro. that was great.

  • @coreysuttles1362
    @coreysuttles1362 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome!!! Thanks!!

  • @nathanduckeorth806
    @nathanduckeorth806 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's exactly wt I would try to do,now I know it's possible watching your video thanks!!!

  • @mlquillen56
    @mlquillen56 ปีที่แล้ว

    YOU'RE A LIFESAVER!

  • @bmanmitch2005
    @bmanmitch2005 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great camera angle and simple explanation!

  • @thewelfairshop4164
    @thewelfairshop4164 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful video. Well done sir. I myself have subscribed to you

  • @roofclean
    @roofclean 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks never did this type of belt install

  • @johnkeller1025
    @johnkeller1025 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you,.straight to the point!

  • @TheMoneyjuan
    @TheMoneyjuan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just encountered this type for the first time. I totally clueless! Had to get help lol

  • @moparsrt1905
    @moparsrt1905 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome tip!!! F*** YEAH!! I was trying to do it with the belt in front of the pulley and not behind and it wouldn't work. You are very smart sir lol

  • @sergiokalio5382
    @sergiokalio5382 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks a lot for this video saved me lots of time

  • @backroadmetalandfab4441
    @backroadmetalandfab4441 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Saved us. Thanks man!!!

  • @tattoomike1970
    @tattoomike1970 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @donovanmcbride4315
    @donovanmcbride4315 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome tip. Thanks!

    • @HowtoAutomotive
      @HowtoAutomotive  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching!

  • @robertcampbell9205
    @robertcampbell9205 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good, concise video.

  • @kevinfrancois4624
    @kevinfrancois4624 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice vid. These stretch belt designs are some of stupidest things these car manufacturers come up with it's a real pain to work on cars equipped with them,speaking from 1st hand experience.

  • @MoJoeRyhsen
    @MoJoeRyhsen 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you Brian!!

    • @HowtoAutomotive
      @HowtoAutomotive  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@MoJoeRyhsen thank you for watching!

  • @oscartrrzsable
    @oscartrrzsable หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you sir i did it

  • @smid2550
    @smid2550 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent. Thank you -

  • @yourpro3653
    @yourpro3653 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks bro!

  • @mattweber6505
    @mattweber6505 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Appreciate the technic. I sure wish you would have said which engine you are working on. I am out of town, don’t have my tools, I need to buy the socket, extension and ratchet with the belt. Guess I’ll keep looking.

  • @deluxe1of1
    @deluxe1of1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just watched your video and it got me confused because my 08 Denali has a tensioner for the ac belt. Should I run the tensioner or gamble with a stretch belt and delete the tensioner altogether??

  • @faustomota9775
    @faustomota9775 ปีที่แล้ว

    Working on my 2013 6.2 just changed the idle pulley and tension about to cut this ac belt off about to follow your lead wish me luck

  • @edlobsta3143
    @edlobsta3143 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @MrCarlosisac
    @MrCarlosisac 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome!!!!!!!!

  • @iamthesnowgod
    @iamthesnowgod 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You ...are.....awesome.

  • @gabrieleloisa7887
    @gabrieleloisa7887 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you a lot.

  • @xm1k3y101x
    @xm1k3y101x 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks saved me some time

  • @leviblankenship2427
    @leviblankenship2427 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a hero

  • @RookieCanadianGamer
    @RookieCanadianGamer ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing.

  • @ocjmakaveli1
    @ocjmakaveli1 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks a million

  • @raybarker7408
    @raybarker7408 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thx

  • @supradaytona9576
    @supradaytona9576 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you very much i was wondering how i do it

  • @ana_the_amazing
    @ana_the_amazing ปีที่แล้ว

    you are the best

  • @antwanmosley4975
    @antwanmosley4975 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are the exact tools you used?

  • @domgriffin1304
    @domgriffin1304 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you … my belt had oil residue on it and walked off and shredded!

  • @oalsouqi
    @oalsouqi ปีที่แล้ว

    How simple 😌

  • @abusaleh2222
    @abusaleh2222 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Usually there is a peace of metal hold the belt for you with the crank comes in the same new belt box.

  • @gabrielescobar175
    @gabrielescobar175 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Anyone have a link on where to order it

  • @PhillyDee215
    @PhillyDee215 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yup I love me some GM😏

    • @PhillyDee215
      @PhillyDee215 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Other than using stretch belts instead of a simple tensioner🙄

  • @pollutionbluebestdronep.a.7516
    @pollutionbluebestdronep.a.7516 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet video brother but where do you get the flux belt what part number please

    • @HowtoAutomotive
      @HowtoAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like the video. I don’t have the part number sorry. I would check with your local parts supplier.

    • @pollutionbluebestdronep.a.7516
      @pollutionbluebestdronep.a.7516 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HowtoAutomotive I was trying to convert an 07 Tahoe to that but I don't know if it's the same belt. Thank you

  • @steppinout123
    @steppinout123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone know the part number to that belt?

  • @mediocreman2
    @mediocreman2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was hopeful about this method, but unfortunately it didn't work. The most annoying thing is the 24mm bolt is rounded so the socket falls off constantly. You need 3 hands to do this.
    What did work was a small wrench under the belt with the box end turned out. But unfortunately once it was on the crank side, the belt slipped into the crack behind the a/c pulley. Which meant I had to reverse the engine to get the belt out, which is bad.
    However, I did eventually get it to stay on.
    I just read about the zip tie method. I'll try that next time.

  • @liamgrandmont2777
    @liamgrandmont2777 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dumb question but I’m a broke kid and can’t afford to replace my compressor okay so, I’m pretty sure my compressor is seized since the small “strech belt” seems to be just rubbing against it with no movement on the pulley and a horrible squealing noise i believe it just connects back to the crank I have a serpentine belt which powers the water pump, alternator etc… but what I’m wondering is if I can unplug the ac clutch connector from the compressor and cut the small belt off completely and just leave it off since I can’t afford the compressor as I mentioned. Am I able to still drive it this way without obviously having no ac would I be damaging my engine or anything?

    • @jessefoster8981
      @jessefoster8981 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No. Your engine will be fine. I just drove 500 miles, with some of those at high speeds, and it ran better than ever

  • @adamsmiths3016
    @adamsmiths3016 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dumb question probably but does this affect the engine at all rotating the pulley?

  • @edwardjohnson1211
    @edwardjohnson1211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now being a mechanic since I was old enough to loose my father's 3 tools hammer,pipewrench and a bigger hammer, you think I would have been smart enough to watch this video instead of spending 2hrs loosing every impossible to get bolt on the compressor knowing dam well it has to adjust!
    A f#@!%$# stretch belt ?? Now I have honestly seen it all and I'm seriously thinking it's time to retire!!

  • @sheaclarke1462
    @sheaclarke1462 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s the part number for that belt please

  • @neildidit
    @neildidit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So apparently these are also on some of the Isuzu NPR with the GM gas engine.

  • @MegaSmooth13
    @MegaSmooth13 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the part number on that belt

  • @moparadam2924
    @moparadam2924 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you throw off the timing on your motor by turning the crack?

    • @HowtoAutomotive
      @HowtoAutomotive  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No it’s perfectly fine to crank the engine by hand.

  • @samuelattagyamfi6789
    @samuelattagyamfi6789 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👍👍😊

  • @ayearetee3342
    @ayearetee3342 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rotate the engine ? Are you messing with timing ? Sorry idk do I have to do anything special when I'm done putting on new belt or is that it im just free to drive ?

    • @HowtoAutomotive
      @HowtoAutomotive  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The AC and drive belt have nothing to do with timing of the engine. So it’s ok to rotate the engine.

    • @ayearetee3342
      @ayearetee3342 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HowtoAutomotive ok thx for the response 👍

    • @rotaryskratch18
      @rotaryskratch18 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You can rotate the engine clockwise, but if you rotate the engine counterclockwise and there's a problem with the timing chain/belt tensioners, it could potentially jump timing and potentially destroy the engine.

    • @ayearetee3342
      @ayearetee3342 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @rotaryskratch18 I believe I did that with my 2004 honda pilot. I changed the timing belt, and now it's running really rough, and my vtm4 is on the dash. Any thoughts on that

  • @strongislandzfinest23
    @strongislandzfinest23 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Idk how you pwople are doing this but its not working for me. Cant get it on the crank pulley. I just wont stetch on ...

  • @papi-champoo6033
    @papi-champoo6033 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oddly enough the a/c compressor still has threaded holes for the belt tensioner.

  • @joshnadamproduction
    @joshnadamproduction 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How tf do you guys get you're on so easy?

  • @RookieCanadianGamer
    @RookieCanadianGamer ปีที่แล้ว

    I should buy you a beer

    • @HowtoAutomotive
      @HowtoAutomotive  ปีที่แล้ว

      Underneath the video tab there is ja like, dislike, share and there’s a thanks button that you can add a tip.

  • @BlueRidgeCritter
    @BlueRidgeCritter ปีที่แล้ว

    I put one on the hard way 2 years ago, wish I had seen thos. Why in the WORLD did Chevy not use a tensioner??? They did so many good things on their trucks, but then there were a few things that are so stupid I can't even fathom it.

  • @2009rummell
    @2009rummell ปีที่แล้ว

    The 4.8L motor are the same way

  • @reytech1786
    @reytech1786 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don’t understand why GM would make suck a pain in the ass design

  • @reyreyna3555
    @reyreyna3555 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 6.0 but my ac has a tensioner can i remove the tensioner and use a strech belt? 2004 gmc sierra..and do you have the part number?

  • @po1son_savage322
    @po1son_savage322 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does not work for 6.2 on a Camaro.

    • @jessefoster8981
      @jessefoster8981 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Huh? It worked just fine on my 13 SS

  • @CodyDoesIt
    @CodyDoesIt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Show me this on a 6.2 Cam smh

    • @jessefoster8981
      @jessefoster8981 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Worked just fine on mine

  • @PeterBranco
    @PeterBranco 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a pain in the butt

  • @joebush5463
    @joebush5463 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    first used the tool it broke then did it your way works every time stupid tool

  • @bigshark1270
    @bigshark1270 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stretch belts suck

  • @Schnippen_Schnappen1
    @Schnippen_Schnappen1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Buy new belt, ruin it by stretching it and it’s almost impossible to get it on. Another brilliant GM GARBAGE design

  • @brian7189
    @brian7189 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seek Jesus! He’s the way! The truth! And the life! Repent for the Kingdom is at hand!

  • @NFSINSANE
    @NFSINSANE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nothing screams poor manufacturing like a stretch belt

  • @vengence79
    @vengence79 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks