Where is the tensioner pulley on a Pontiac Grand Prix?
The supercharger tensioner pulley is located near the front of the car right behind a black 3″ grooved idler pulley. Then push the wrench towards the front of the car to relieve the tension on the belt.
How to remove the supercharger belt on a Pontiac Grand Prix?
The supercharger belt must be removed first on GM 3800 Series II engines equipped with the Eaton M90 Supercharger. If you have a naturally aspirated GM 3800 Series II engine (L36), skip down past the next block of text. To remove the supercharger belt, place the 15mm socket and long handled wrench on the supercharger tensioner pulley.
When to replace the idler pulley on a Pontiac Grand Prix?
This “how to” automotive repair guide was specifically written to assist owners of the 6th generation (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 & 2003) General Motors Pontiac Grand Prix GTP in replacing a tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Owners of other GM cars with engines similar to the 3800 Series II 3.8L V6 may also find the guide to be useful.
Why is my idler pulley on my GTP not working?
A few days ago the serpentine or “accessory” belt in my 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP tore itself apart after some spirited driving. While replacing the Serpentine Belt and the Supercharger Belt, I noticed that a tensioner pulley and an idler pulley didn’t spin easily due to their bearings being worn out.
Where is the serpentine belt tensioner pulley located?
My car has a very slow leak that requires topping off the fluid every 6 months to prevent the PS from whining. The first pulley I replaced was the serpentine belt tensioner pulley located just below the alternator. To remove the pulley, place the 15mm socket and long handled wrench on the pulley’s bolt.
When to replace the idler and tensioner pulleys?
Pictures illustrated instructions for replacing the idler and tensioner pulleys in a 1997-2003 GM Pontiac Grand Prix GTP.
The supercharger tensioner pulley is located near the front of the car right behind a black 3″ grooved idler pulley. Then push the wrench towards the front of the car to relieve the tension on the belt.
A few days ago the serpentine or “accessory” belt in my 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP tore itself apart after some spirited driving. While replacing the Serpentine Belt and the Supercharger Belt, I noticed that a tensioner pulley and an idler pulley didn’t spin easily due to their bearings being worn out.
This “how to” automotive repair guide was specifically written to assist owners of the 6th generation (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 & 2003) General Motors Pontiac Grand Prix GTP in replacing a tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Owners of other GM cars with engines similar to the 3800 Series II 3.8L V6 may also find the guide to be useful.
Pictures illustrated instructions for replacing the idler and tensioner pulleys in a 1997-2003 GM Pontiac Grand Prix GTP.
The supercharger belt must be removed first on GM 3800 Series II engines equipped with the Eaton M90 Supercharger. If you have a naturally aspirated GM 3800 Series II engine (L36), skip down past the next block of text. To remove the supercharger belt, place the 15mm socket and long handled wrench on the supercharger tensioner pulley.
My car has a very slow leak that requires topping off the fluid every 6 months to prevent the PS from whining. The first pulley I replaced was the serpentine belt tensioner pulley located just below the alternator. To remove the pulley, place the 15mm socket and long handled wrench on the pulley’s bolt.
What causes a tension pulley on a car to squeak?
Learn how to fix a squeaky tensioner pulley in your car. The serpentine belt in your car powers the accessories such as air conditioning, power steering, the alternator, and waterpump. Tensioner pulley wear will cause your pulley to squeak. A worn out pulley bearing or a worn spring in the tension pulley can also cause squeaking or a chirp.