Awesome vid with good lighting! Helpful tip: you can pop the coolant reservoir tank out of the way to give tons more space for the 12mm and aligning the belt
Nice video. So top tensioner bolt is a hex!!! I spent 4 hrs trying to remove it with torx head as other presenter claimed. Explains broken tips on torx. Thank you.
Thank you for explaining to me and Mechanic wanted to charge me $300 my daughter is a single parent and always relies on me your father I’m getting older, but I need to help out still used to work on cars a lot when I was younger with your help. I was able to do it and help out my daughter and save her some money. God bless you.
This makes me so happy, you have given me even more motivation to keep going and make more DIY videos for everyone to continue to save money. Thank you for your kind words and support. 👍🏼
What I have learned over the years working on cars is to remove more than what is minimally necessary to make the job easier. I would remove the overflow tank, windshield washer fluid tank and the plastic cover at the bottom of the engine. Having that cover removed, it will be easy to route the belt around the crankshaft pulley and the water pump pulley that you cannot access from the top.
Just now seeing this video bro. Appreciate it big time. Finally a damn video out there that explains my EXACT issue lmao. Ima buy the stuff and try this method out
Thank you very much for making this very informative video. When do you know if the tensioner pulley and serpentine belt need to be replaced ? Is there a certain mileage ?
Very informative video tbanks alot, seems to have the same issue, but i hear the same while pressing accelerator regardless if it is moving (D) or gear on (N)
Well it would depend on the situation. If I have around 40-60K miles I would assume it’s got a lot of life left in it. But if the car has a bit more miles 150K+ on it and you want to preemptively replace it so you don’t have to worry about it later then yeah sure I would do it. But the water pump is something that is only replaced if there is a problem with it. Typically it can be left alone, sometimes for the life of the vehicle if coolant flushes have been kept up with.
If you're just replacing the belt due to mileage on it, but not really having issues with squeals or squeaks, is it still recommended to replace the tensioner as well?
No it’s perfectly fine to just do the belt. You just need to weigh the cost benefit of doing them at the same time. You only pay labor once to do them both vs paying labor once for a belt And then again for a tensioner. But if you were doing it the other way around. Replacing a tensioner because of squeaks and the belt has a couple years on it most definitely I would recommend replacing the belt with it.
I have the same model and today when driving the car, it sounded like a loud slapping sound under the hood when I came to a stop. It only happens when car is in Drive - idling while stopped. When I put in Park, it immediately goes away. Do you think this is causing it?
This sounds like an engine mount. I would open the hood and inspect the top engine mount. If you re-watch the video at 3:49 you can see the mount I’m talking about. With a second person I would shift the gear from park to drive (make sure you keep your foot on the brake through the entire process) and observe if the engine is moving a lot. If you do a visual inspection and see black liquid around the mount you can determine for sure the engine mount has failed. Feel free to send me a video or picture through instagram so I can look with you.
Thank you so much BRO the step by step and the camera pointing at every right angle! You’re a big life saver bro thank you 🙏🏾 #thisishowyoumakeahowtovideo
@@friendlymechanic9778 thank u for the reply. Another question, my accord is 2017. I'm thinking the throttle body needs replacement as well. Do you have any experience with that ?
Sure if you can fit it in there. I think it will be harder though because the 1/2” socket will be bigger and if you use a reducer it will get longer overall in length and it may not fit. If you are fighting leverage. Maybe stick to the 3/8 with a longer handle.
Thanks for the quick response man and great video! I have a 3/8 but its only 6 inches in length. Would that be too small for this job?@friendlymechanic9778
So I did all the steps and I ended up stripping the threads on the block that goes into the 8mm. It went in a few threads then it just kept spinning. What can I do now? 😢
Oh man I’m sorry to hear that. Here’s what I would do. I would get a thread chaser first. See if i can clean up the threads. Blow out the debris with some Wd-40. And try again without anything assembled first just to see if it will work. There is a difference between a thread chaser and a tap and die set. If the threads are not too bad the thread chaser should clean it up. If it doesn’t then I would switch to a tap. But you need to be careful to go in straight and not at an angle.
@@friendlymechanic9778 I just ordered an thread chaser kit. Will be here tomorrow. I just removed the tension pulley bolt and there was a few threads stuck on it. Not a lot. Maybe like 1 full piece thread wrapped around the bolt. The thread chaser should clean up the threads? 🙏
Yeah that doesn’t sound too bad. It should be able to clean it up. Also use the chaser on the bolt. If you do both of those it should go right in. Let me know how it goes.
@@friendlymechanic9778 mine has snapped twice now in less than 2 months. I have been trying all day to get the belt back on and it wont budge. Keeps slipping off at other places. I am at my wits end
Hi Amanda so this is very odd to be happening. I have spoken to a few other mechanics if they have experienced anything like this but they haven’t. I have tried to think of what may be happening and I just need to ask a few questions. When tightening down on the 8mm bolt it should not be very tight. If the bolt keeps breaking I would recommend getting a torque wrench and setting it to 55 Nm or 41ft lbs. The 12MM bolt I remove is tightened down to 24NM or 18 FTLBS. Second you mentioned this is the second time it has snapped off in less than 2 months. Is the bolt breaking during tightening or are you finding it broken after driving for some time when you complete the repair. Lastly I will link you a video when I replace the belt on a Honda civic. I know it is not the engine in your vehicle but if the belt is slipping off during installation I understand how frustrating that can be. Follow my procedure to install the belt. I raise the front of the vehicle remove the wheel and use a second person hold the belt as I install it into place. th-cam.com/video/d9Vb-ziHyiE/w-d-xo.html Here is the torque wrench I recommend getting 3/8" Torque Wrench: amzn.to/3PcueOV
Hmm that sounds odd. Do you mean the bolt is breaking in two pieces? If so, you might be over tightening that bolt. It shouldn’t break during tightening.
If you need to replace the belt your going to want to draw yourself a diagram of all the pulleys to be able to route it back together. I do this replacing the belt on a Honda civic. Honda Civic How to Replace Serpentine belt 2012 - 2015 th-cam.com/video/d9Vb-ziHyiE/w-d-xo.html I know it’s not the same but the idea and procedure is the same process.
Brother I want to thank you for this video you saved me time 💸💸💸💸and a head ache. You're video is Professional and the fact that you said take your time because the work space is tight is very true. But your calm manner and chill vibe made it Super easy and did it with confidence 🙏🫡👍Made props . Work like a charm and my car sounds like when I bought it Thanks again!!!! Victor
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Outstanding you showed us what to do, was concise, got to the job and didn't talk endlessly about yourself...bravo...keep them coming
Thank you I try to just give the needed info as quickly as possible.
A very nice and informative video. You know exactly how to explain and demonstrate, thank you!!
Awesome vid with good lighting!
Helpful tip: you can pop the coolant reservoir tank out of the way to give tons more space for the 12mm and aligning the belt
Thank you I appreciate the tip!
Nice video. So top tensioner bolt is a hex!!! I spent 4 hrs trying to remove it with torx head as other presenter claimed. Explains broken tips on torx. Thank you.
Thank you i literally made it in 15 mins , i am happy that i have every kind of tool which helped alot
Thank you for explaining to me and Mechanic wanted to charge me $300 my daughter is a single parent and always relies on me your father I’m getting older, but I need to help out still used to work on cars a lot when I was younger with your help. I was able to do it and help out my daughter and save her some money. God bless you.
This makes me so happy, you have given me even more motivation to keep going and make more DIY videos for everyone to continue to save money. Thank you for your kind words and support. 👍🏼
Very easy to listen to, he takes his time and makes things logical.
I just installed today after watching the video. Pretty easy to install. Bottom 12mm was a lil pain to line up. But I got. Appreciate you
Very nice! Good to hear!
What I have learned over the years working on cars is to remove more than what is minimally necessary to make the job easier. I would remove the overflow tank, windshield washer fluid tank and the plastic cover at the bottom of the engine. Having that cover removed, it will be easy to route the belt around the crankshaft pulley and the water pump pulley that you cannot access from the top.
Thank you man you saved me 400$ from the dealership lol
You are very welcome!! I’m glad I was able to save you some money!
Damnnn does that include parts?
@@Striker50_just the part cost 110
OEM Honda belt tensioner
Just now seeing this video bro. Appreciate it big time. Finally a damn video out there that explains my EXACT issue lmao. Ima buy the stuff and try this method out
Just made a vid on this showing the serpentine belt replacement as well in full detail step by step
Very helpful. Simple and to the point 👍
Thank you very much for making this very informative video. When do you know if the tensioner pulley and serpentine belt need to be replaced ? Is there a certain mileage ?
I have this, the alternator and the belt to do this week.
Wish me luck 😅
Good luck let me know if you have any questions. 👍🏼
Definitely needed this just might save me $150
Love to hear everyone saving money! 👊🏼
What were the miles on this before the switch? I'm curious because I own a 2014 Accord EX-L!
Very informative video tbanks alot, seems to have the same issue, but i hear the same while pressing accelerator regardless if it is moving (D) or gear on (N)
I think i must have missed it, but torque specs for both fasteners?
Do you recommend changing water pump as well while replacing tensioner and serpentine belt?
Well it would depend on the situation. If I have around 40-60K miles I would assume it’s got a lot of life left in it.
But if the car has a bit more miles 150K+ on it and you want to preemptively replace it so you don’t have to worry about it later then yeah sure I would do it.
But the water pump is something that is only replaced if there is a problem with it. Typically it can be left alone, sometimes for the life of the vehicle if coolant flushes have been kept up with.
Nicely explained. Thanks
I have a 2013 Crosstour with a k24 why is the exhaust on yours in the front VS mine had the intake in the front?!
If you're just replacing the belt due to mileage on it, but not really having issues with squeals or squeaks, is it still recommended to replace the tensioner as well?
No it’s perfectly fine to just do the belt. You just need to weigh the cost benefit of doing them at the same time. You only pay labor once to do them both vs paying labor once for a belt
And then again for a tensioner.
But if you were doing it the other way around. Replacing a tensioner because of squeaks and the belt has a couple years on it most definitely I would recommend replacing the belt with it.
Great video, thank you!
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I have the same model and today when driving the car, it sounded like a loud slapping sound under the hood when I came to a stop. It only happens when car is in Drive - idling while stopped. When I put in Park, it immediately goes away. Do you think this is causing it?
This sounds like an engine mount. I would open the hood and inspect the top engine mount. If you re-watch the video at 3:49 you can see the mount I’m talking about. With a second person I would shift the gear from park to drive (make sure you keep your foot on the brake through the entire process) and observe if the engine is moving a lot.
If you do a visual inspection and see black liquid around the mount you can determine for sure the engine mount has failed. Feel free to send me a video or picture through instagram so I can look with you.
Thank you so much BRO the step by step and the camera pointing at every right angle! You’re a big life saver bro thank you 🙏🏾 #thisishowyoumakeahowtovideo
Very good informative video!!
Does the belt have to be alligned a certain way ?
It’s not directional, but always make sure the groves of the belt fit into the groves of the pulleys.
Hello did u use the stand 8 mm socket or the longer one ?
It was the standard length 8mm socket.
@@friendlymechanic9778 thank u for the reply. Another question, my accord is 2017. I'm thinking the throttle body needs replacement as well. Do you have any experience with that ?
Sure I can help, first why do think it needs replacement?
Is there a reason why the belt would easily fall off or become loose?
The belt tensioner could be loosing its tension making the belt loose.
Can you use a 1/2 ratchet instead of a 3/8 one?
Sure if you can fit it in there. I think it will be harder though because the 1/2” socket will be bigger and if you use a reducer it will get longer overall in length and it may not fit.
If you are fighting leverage. Maybe stick to the 3/8 with a longer handle.
Thanks for the quick response man and great video! I have a 3/8 but its only 6 inches in length. Would that be too small for this job?@friendlymechanic9778
@@saulgoodmanj yeah it might be too small. The flex head helps a lot as well. You can put a pipe on the end of it and see if that helps too
Helpful video.
Thank you buddy.
I'd like to see how you managed putting that belt back on with zero space from the top!
Generally I can squeeze my hands and arms into small spaces. Comes in “handy” to flat rate repairs 😂
So I did all the steps and I ended up stripping the threads on the block that goes into the 8mm. It went in a few threads then it just kept spinning. What can I do now? 😢
Oh man I’m sorry to hear that. Here’s what I would do.
I would get a thread chaser first. See if i can clean up the threads. Blow out the debris with some Wd-40. And try again without anything assembled first just to see if it will work.
There is a difference between a thread chaser and a tap and die set. If the threads are not too bad the thread chaser should clean it up. If it doesn’t then I would switch to a tap. But you need to be careful to go in straight and not at an angle.
Also note you want a metric chaser kit not a standard or Imperial.
@@friendlymechanic9778 I'll definitely try that. I appreciate the response. 🙏
@@friendlymechanic9778 I just ordered an thread chaser kit. Will be here tomorrow. I just removed the tension pulley bolt and there was a few threads stuck on it. Not a lot. Maybe like 1 full piece thread wrapped around the bolt. The thread chaser should clean up the threads? 🙏
Yeah that doesn’t sound too bad. It should be able to clean it up. Also use the chaser on the bolt. If you do both of those it should go right in. Let me know how it goes.
Can you make a video on replacing the belt?
Yes, I will make a video sometime in January 2024.
How often does the 8m hex tensioner bolt snap for you?
The Bolt has never broken on me.
@@friendlymechanic9778 mine has snapped twice now in less than 2 months. I have been trying all day to get the belt back on and it wont budge. Keeps slipping off at other places. I am at my wits end
Hi Amanda so this is very odd to be happening. I have spoken to a few other mechanics if they have experienced anything like this but they haven’t. I have tried to think of what may be happening and I just need to ask a few questions.
When tightening down on the 8mm bolt it should not be very tight. If the bolt keeps breaking I would recommend getting a torque wrench and setting it to 55 Nm or 41ft lbs.
The 12MM bolt I remove is tightened down to 24NM or 18 FTLBS.
Second you mentioned this is the second time it has snapped off in less than 2 months. Is the bolt breaking during tightening or are you finding it broken after driving for some time when you complete the repair.
Lastly I will link you a video when I replace the belt on a Honda civic. I know it is not the engine in your vehicle but if the belt is slipping off during installation I understand how frustrating that can be. Follow my procedure to install the belt. I raise the front of the vehicle remove the wheel and use a second person hold the belt as I install it into place.
th-cam.com/video/d9Vb-ziHyiE/w-d-xo.html
Here is the torque wrench I recommend getting
3/8" Torque Wrench: amzn.to/3PcueOV
I made the mistake and got my wrench stuck... Is there trick to get the wrench out😢?
If you are able to put the belt back on do that and then adjust.
Thank you !
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I have the same problem but the bolt from the tensioj pulley keeps breaking i dont know why
Hmm that sounds odd. Do you mean the bolt is breaking in two pieces? If so, you might be over tightening that bolt. It shouldn’t break during tightening.
17 lb ft is the torque spec for the 8mm don't tighten too much
Excellent
What if you have to replace the belt too? You said to keep it there but gotta replace it some how😅
If you need to replace the belt your going to want to draw yourself a diagram of all the pulleys to be able to route it back together.
I do this replacing the belt on a Honda civic. Honda Civic How to Replace Serpentine belt 2012 - 2015
th-cam.com/video/d9Vb-ziHyiE/w-d-xo.html
I know it’s not the same but the idea and procedure is the same process.
The man
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Hell yea 👍 ❤
That just cost me about 1000 at the dealer on my 2018 accord.
Down and dirty video 😊
Brother I want to thank you for this video you saved me time 💸💸💸💸and a head ache. You're video is Professional and the fact that you said take your time because the work space is tight is very true. But your calm manner and chill vibe made it Super easy and did it with confidence 🙏🫡👍Made props . Work like a charm and my car sounds like when I bought it Thanks again!!!! Victor
Sorry for the typo Madd props. 😂
Thank you! This is inspiration to keep going and making more videos! I’m glad everything worked out!
Do you have to buy the whole assembly or can you just purchase the pulley and not the bracket
You have to buy the whole assembly from the dealer.