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How To Install Replace Serpentine Belt Chevy Malibu 97-03 1AAuto.com
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If the belt is old you might need a new belt, check the ribbed part to see if it’s cracked. If it’s fine the belt tensioner may need to be replaced. 888-844-3393
The belt in my car only squeals when I accelerate. Do I need a new belt or is it something else?
Wanted to let you know that I am a computer geek and in no way a car guy. I have a 1999 S10 Blazer and a 1998 Malibu, to which you have videos for both. Honestly, I would never be able to maintain these vehicles if it wasn’t for your videos. I can’t thank you enough for having these videos. You have probably saved me several hundred dollars in labor charges alone. As a college student and father of 2, that makes all the difference. Thanks again for all that you do!
Thanks for the video, it helped me out a lot.
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You should do a video showing drive belt replacement on a 2003 Chevy Cavalier
This went on mine.
Very helpful. Thanks.
Thanks!
Yes it is the same thing. If the belt has become worn and old it could may a really bad squeaking noise. Sometimes it will be really loud when you start the car and then go away once the vehicle is warmed up.
As I write this, my car squeaks REALLY bad. I was told that it’s a problem with the fan belt. Is this the same as your “Serpentine Belt”. and could it be causing the squeaking? I don’t think it’s ever been changed since the car was built.
You may want to double check the belt size to see if it’s the correct length, or check the tensioner to see if it needs to be replaced. A worn serpentine belt tentioner could cause this type of situation. Hope this helps you out.
I just did this and now the belt is squeaking really bad. What could be causing that? Is my belt not on correctly?
I just did this repair to my 99 Chevy Malibu. I had to replace the alternator. I took my time and the total time for repair was 1 1/2 hrs. Everything happened just like the video and I didn’t run into any problems…TY TY TY This video was a big money saver. I have more confidence in making these difficult repairs.
depending upon your skill level, it should take about 15-30mins to do for the average person.
You may want to take a look at the catalytic convertor to see if it’s functioning correctly. A clogged convertor would cause a loss of power once the vehicle heats up. As for the motor over heating, make sure that there’s enough anti-freeze in the radiator. Also check the thermostat to see if it’s functioning correctly.
alright can you do a video why a malibu would over heat because everyone that owns this car is doing it and also i own one of these cars and its having a hard time picking up speed would you know the cause of that? also it gets hot real quick when you drive it but not when its idle but when your driving it all you do to get the temp back down is unscrew the cap for the over fill tank and its spits it all out and its fine but when you drive it for a little longer it over heats again?
You may have to back them out and use something to pry them up at the same time.
There’s a jack support under the oil pan. We didn’t use the actual oil pan to support the weight of the motor. Hope this helps you out.
I don’t understand “We didn’t use the actual oil pan ot support the weight of the motor.” Did you use a jack stand to help support the weight of the motor?? Don’t want to damage the oil pan. What did you use to support the weight of the motor? Should I use wooden blocks to help distribute the weight more evenly?
Okay I’m using a hand ratchet & 15mm socket; loosened the nuts by hand but when I got to the point to spin the 15mm nuts off by hand the nuts spin but do not come off at the very end/top of the stem. Your thoughts?
The procedure that we show, is the easiest and simplest way to perform this repair. If you have a Chiltons or a Haynes manual they may show a different procedure.
Is there a way to do this without jacking up the engine? (Jacking up car, placing blocks under engine?)
You may want to check the area around where you were working to see if anything was disconnected or accidentally knocked loose.
I did just like your video, and now my car wont start. It turns over but wont crank..please, any suggestions?
You saved our patience! We didn’t know there was a hole in the tensioner, my husband and father in law tried and i tried to get that silly belt on, we watched where you put it on and it worked of course 😀 THANK YOU!
Good video thanks for the info ‘ I was able to do it without removing the engine mounts and it was really simple……
There’s a jack support under the oil pan. We didn’t use the actual oil pan to support the weight of the motor. Hope this helps you out.
Great video, nice picture, and step by step directions.
Most Excellent Video…..Thank you so very much in saving me time and money replacing this belt..you are just what the “Auto Doctor” ordered…
Thanks! You just saved me about $170 in labor cost quoted by local shop. Easy DIY made easier with this video !
Thank you! You saved me a trip to the mechanic!