Idler pulley squeak? Learn how to fix a squeaky pulley in your car. The serpentine belt in your car powers the accessories such as air conditioning, power steering, the alternator, and waterpump. 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. I show you how to use water to identify what type of squeak problem you have and then how to find the problem.
Belt Tensioner Tool: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004KED77A/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004KED77A&linkCode=as2&tag=chri0e2-20&linkId=XSARH6PVR3GFHYLR
Here is a good place to find inexpensive idler pulleys: http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=idler%20pulley&linkCode=ur2&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aidler%20pulley&tag=chri0e2-20&url=search-alias%3Daps&linkId=QZ5DDRVWUI2UMDWG
Here is a great belt that prevents squeaks: http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=gatorback%20belts&linkCode=ur2&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Agatorback%20belts&tag=chri0e2-20&url=search-alias%3Daps&linkId=TKRWEYIIWMXC3PRX
How to Diagnose a Squeaky Belt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEUe6uKxTv8
Tensioner Pulley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4PS7WHlgi0
Find the Belt Squeak: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au6YzsEKPRQ
WD40 to quiet the belt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv6zuTT9YOI
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Hey Chris I have a problem myself and maybe it's because I did not follow tourqe spec however I replaced my idler pulley and it acts as a tensioner as well however when I put it back on it was louder and more intense infact I relieved some tension of the bolt and it died down. Do you have any input? Both washers inside and outside including cover are rusted is there a possibility I need to replace those off hand? Thanks!
Should the new pulley spin freely when installed? I just replaced the pulley but it doesn't spin freely when hand spun. I have to loosen the screw a little for the pulley to spin smoothly.
Excellent video, motivated me to replace pully on my Suzuki Vitara. Thanks
I just changed the starter in my Cadillac; (which was the issue) now my car won't start; do I have to reset the computer; and by doing so does that unlock theft system
Yes i agree Chris is really good and I'm a girl who does her own labor
Thank you so much. Been thinking i had a bad harmonic balancer and turned out to just be this pulley.
Honda/acura doesn't want you doing ANY work yourself,there is NO reason why they set it up the way they do otherwise..the belt and the 14mm NO PROBLEM but,but,BUT the 12..you have ZERO chance at getting to it with a ratchet,which,as I'm typing, literally I just realized that's what the belt too is for, disregard my whiney complaint
The bolt that holds the IP on is loose but just spins. It does not back out. It does not appear broken as the pulley will not pull off, nor will the bolt pull out. Suggestions?
What if it squeaks only when you turn on the ac?
You are the expert 😃👌
Any suggestion on which brands are good? I need to replace mine on 2007 infiniti G35
Damn it's 5am and I'm ready to bust my car down and start fixing lol…you the best….
Great Video!! Just a quick question I can’t seem to find an answer to.. Are idler pulley’s supposed to spin freely without the belt on?
You are a life saver bro. Bless you from Morocco
Do you have another video showing how to change the pulley down lower? I'm having to replace both and I have never done it before. I have a 2007 Pontiac Vibe.
Do you have to put the engine at TDC when changing/removing the belt?
I love trying to find how to do a job and I see Chris fix pop up. You already know it's gonna get done right. With the best camera angles I just wish I could find one about the evap system from him.💜 I hope you read this Chris thanks for all the work you do for the future car enthusiasts
It didn't look like you used a torque wrench. Do you just "ballpark" the torque? I don't own a torque wrench and I don't do enough repair work to justify buying one. If need be, I may be able to borrow one. Great videos by the way. Great camera work and simple instructions.
Does this sound increase when accelerating?
This is the first video with chrisfix logo!
How does some of the pulley bearings go bad (OLike they have alot of play in them)
Helped alot thanks man
Hi Chris I have a 2007 ford f150 5.4 I replaced all my spark plugs and coils is still shaking really bad I'm getting code #354 i find out it's spark plug and coil #4 replace coil again and spark plug again and I'm still having the same problem .
Any chance that the noise goes away when vehicle runs for 5 or more mins.? Trying to figure tension or idler 5.7 hemi Ram
Is there a difference between idler pulley and tensioner pulley. When I start my car it makes a Lou squeaking noise, mostly when it’s cold tho
Thank you Chris your videos are great I appreciate your help! 👍
Very helpful! Thank you for posting!
What if i don't hav A tension bar