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Feb 3, 2007 | 11:34 AM

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How hard is it to change the belt ?

Well, For months now my belt has been makeing a kind of chipring sound. It is a really annoying sound. I have a three day weekend coming up , and i was wondering how hard is it to change the belt and also how much do one of these belts cost. oh, what about the belt tensioner?
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Feb 3, 2007 | 12:03 PM

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very easy, theyre about 20 bucks and the tensioner itself is a common problem

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Feb 3, 2007 | 12:27 PM

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Takes literally about 5 min. 15 mil socket with 3/8 drive ratchet. extend all the way, pull belt off

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Feb 3, 2007 | 12:34 PM

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Wow , that kinda makes me feel better , what about the tensioner itself, could that be the problem. would autozone have these parts?

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Feb 3, 2007 | 02:04 PM

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autozone does have the tensioner last time i checked most have to order. i think the tensioner was like 60 or 70 though

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Feb 5, 2007 | 09:10 AM

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The belt change is very easy on these cars.

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