Can you change a drive belt yourself?
You can replace a serpentine belt with ordinary hand tools. But we don’t recommend it. The spaces are often tight and the belt-driven devices difficult to reach. The belt placement tool allowed us to remove and properly place the new belt without reaching down into the pulley area.
How much does it cost to replace a drive belt?
The average cost for a drive belt tensioner replacement is between $211 and $239. Labor costs are between $73 and $93, while parts are priced between $138 and $146. Taxes and fees are not included in the estimate.
How do I check the condition of my drive belt?
Here are tips for inspecting belts:
- Look for cracks, fraying, or splits on the top cover.
- Look for signs of glazing on the belt’s sides. Glazed or slick belts can slip, overheat or crack.
- Twist a serpentine belt to look for separating layers, cracks, or missing chunks of the grooves on the underside.
When should I replace my drive belt?
Mileage Indicators Today, most serpentine belts are expected to last anywhere from 60,000 to 100,000 miles. Some belts can last significantly longer than this, while others give out before 60,000 miles. Make sure to check your owner’s manual to find out the recommended belt replacement time frame.
How long does it take to replace a drive belt?
For an experienced person, it will only take about 20-minutes, as the only concern will be to understand out how to loosen the tensioner bolt, and if the belt is the right one.
What are the symptoms of a bad drive belt?
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Timing Belt
- You Hear A Ticking Noise Coming From The Engine.
- Your Car’s Engine Won’t Turn Over.
- You Notice An Oil Leak Near The Motor.
- You Experience Exhaust Issues.
- Your Revs Start Acting Up.
When to change belt cam on Hyundai i30?
Belt cam changes on an i30? Our daughter has a 58 plate belt cam Hyundai i30 2.0 diesel. Her local Hyundai dealer at her last service flatly refused to change the belt at 40K miles (made it clear they thought she didn’t know what she was talking about) and said they would not change it before 80K.
Where can I find a Hyundai i30 serpentine belt diagram?
SOURCE: need a serpentine belt diagram for a 2006 Hyundai go to http://www.onlinemechanical.net/serpentine-belt-diagrams.htmlyou’ll find the hyundia sonata diagram about halfway down the page Posted on Dec 18, 2009
How do you replace the ground drive belt on a riding lawn mower?
Have a helper lift the driver seat forward and push on the idler pulley bracket while you roll the ground drive belt off the engine pulley. Release the ground drive belt from the transmission pulleys and pull the belt out of the mower. Route the new ground drive belt over the cooling fans and onto the transmission pulleys.
When do you change the belt on a Hyundai?
Her local Hyundai dealer at her last service flatly refused to change the belt at 40K miles (made it clear they thought she didn’t know what she was talking about) and said they would not change it before 80K. Are Hyundai belts better than the rest of the world or are they thinking she has a chain cam engine?