Nicely shot video. If you look at the tensioner, there is a small hole under the pulley. Once you relieve tension using the 17mm socket, you can put a small nail or allen into the hole and it keeps the tensioner pulled back. That makes removing and installing the belt easier. Once the new belt is on, put some tension onto the tensioner again, remove the allen and slowly release to put tension back onto the belt. Simple DIY though...thanks again for the video.

Nice work thank you

Very clear and detailed, thanks a bunch, keep up the good work.

Thank you sir I owe you a beer 🍺 u Saved me 700 dollars I got quoted. Only 100 dollars for the set at orileys

@TheEnthusiastMechanic

11 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome glad I could help cheers 🍻

this was a great video. thanks for making it. My belt shredded and i may actually go ahead and change it myself.

@TheEnthusiastMechanic

9 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

Thank you! Great advice, it worked

Excellent

Great Video. Thank YOU

@TheEnthusiastMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

👍 great job

Thank you for sharing

@TheEnthusiastMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thx I will do it

Brother I request my E 350 when i drive some time come road noise from front side | what is that suspension problem or sound proofing problem please make video

@TheEnthusiastMechanic

Жыл бұрын

I only make videos with a particular card comes in with a certain problem if I ever get one roll into the shop that has a noise I will, but it just matters and depends on when it comes

Great video. I placed my belt on, correctly but it's still loose. It's the correct belt type. I've installed a new tensioner pulley as well. Any ideas on how to tighten it, or am I looking at a bigger problem?

@TheEnthusiastMechanic

8 ай бұрын

Check the belt routing it may be wrong

@sethsydneys

7 ай бұрын

Make sure you have the correct length of the serpentine belt once you’re sure the routing is correct. I almost second guessed myself when changing mine but I realized I had the wrong length(short) from two different parts stores. If you have your manual handy, it might help you. Mine was 87 & 1/4 inches long. The belts also come in 80” and 84” inches depending on your trim.

Are both of the idler pulley the same size?

@TheEnthusiastMechanic

Жыл бұрын

I believe they are different sizes and styles.

Doesn’t the tensioner have a pin slot to keep it loose u til your done?

@TheEnthusiastMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

This one did not have it.

@moisesperez4659

2 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks. Just about to do mine

@captronrv7

7 ай бұрын

@@moisesperez4659 The tensioner has a place to lock with a pin, but if you don't have a pin, you can use a drill bit, allen wrench, etc. to hold the tensioner locked back. In fact, if you have to replace the tensioner, it must be in the locked position to be able to remove the lower mounting bolt.

Was the belt a 870k6

@TheEnthusiastMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Yes 6K870

@realestatebrowardcounty

Жыл бұрын

Mine is too long

@realestatebrowardcounty

Жыл бұрын

870k6 is the 87 inch. Too long. I'm stuck

I have the same car I'm just curious how long can you run this car without its belt? I know you will lose your battery charged because the alternator is off what else would you lose can you run a car without a water pump

@TheEnthusiastMechanic

11 ай бұрын

I wouldn't recommend running an engine without a belt at all, it can cause many issues including engine failure

@LoriM-je6ix

11 ай бұрын

@@TheEnthusiastMechanic because of the water pump right

@TheEnthusiastMechanic

11 ай бұрын

Yes no water flowing will overheat and damage the motor

@cosme112002

5 ай бұрын

Hey my belt came off and from the time my car shut off was about 10min down the highway

@cosme112002

5 ай бұрын

Does the belt top width important? I have one belt with top width .793 and the other belt with top width .83

hello is these the same motor as the SLK 350 2011

@TheEnthusiastMechanic

11 ай бұрын

yes i belive so