I'm looking for the belt tool that has the 3/8 drive at a 45 degree angle. I've heard it exists but I can't find it. The normal long tools are too long and the firewall interferes.
Maybe you can find a tool and you can try to heat it up with a torch and then try bending it on a vice ? And then cut it to the right size ? Just an idea ?
The normal tool works but you have to remove the engine mount, which I will be doing next week. This tool allows you to avoid removing the engine mount. However, this specialty tool costs at least $90 new, while a normal serpentine belt tool costs $20 new.
Just changed my serpentine belt yesterday. My magic tools? A 2"x4" and a 1"x4" I had in the garage. The 1x4 fit up under the tensioner. Cut it to length (about 2'). Used the 2x4 to make a lever under the car. I lined it up, my kid pushed down on the lever and voila! Belt tensioner released and pulled the belt off and replaced it in under 5 minutes. Of course I had to take the damn tire off and remove the plastic shield first.
Scrap wood in the garage has infinite usage, I've found.
$50 holy crap....it wouldn't of cost ya that to have a local shop do it...
But now ya have a $50 tool that sets around for some years and bet it gets misplaced or Balt gets sold....
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