Maintenance: Replace Serpentine Belt

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11-10-2016, 02:12 PM

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voiceprint1

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Grooving on the rollers that is irregular in nature?

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11-10-2016, 02:30 PM

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By the time any grooving appears it is probably time to replace the bearings.The bearing +pulley comes as a complete assembly. Before you fit the new,smooth-faced pulleys, check the grooved pulleys for alignment.Use a straightedge across their faces and shim if necessary/where possible.

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05-06-2020, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by holden997

I just replaced my belt a week ago, It was a lot easier to slide the last step around the lower yellow idler pulley. NO screwdriver needed just a 24mm socket and a breaker bar. A 15 minutes task.

Thank you! I was getting so frustrated, until I saw this! Way easier over the lower idler. You saved my knuckles and then some!

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05-11-2020, 04:04 PM

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Tensioner Replacement DIY Needed

Following the instructions in this DIY, I replaced the three pulleys and the belt on my '08 C4S . However, I still want to replace the tensioner but I need guidance on what to disassemble to get to it. Can anybody direct me to such information?
Thanks.
Scott