How to Change Belt Tensioner 3.8L Camaro 98-02 Coolant Bypass Fittings and Alternator

[@arkangelares]

Made my day. Could have been busy figuring out what I had to do but instead I finished fast and got on with life. For other 3.8L owners, if your belt comes off in the rain; it's time to replace the Tensioner Assembly.

[@backyardchevy328]

That's awesome:) Glad it was able to help you out and hopefully my channel can help again in the future:)

[@gladiator_games]

Thanks for advice 👍🏼👍🏼. Glad to see other 3.8L Camaro owners around

[@phones159]

I replaced the belt tensioner assembly on my 1998 Camaro 3.8L. However I still have the problem of the belt slipping whenever I am driving in very heavy rain with at least 0.5-1 inch of rain on the ground. What you think the problem is? Should I buy a splash guard to cover the bottom of my engine bay. I have researched about this problem and apparently it is a common problem with the 4th gen camaros and firebirds. I believe excessive amounts of rain splashing onto the belt causes it to slip. Also is there a way to tighten the serpentine belt?

[@arkangelares]

@@phones159I've spent a lot of time of the side of the road putting that belt back on (sometimes in the pouring rain at night) and as soon as I put the new tensioner on, it was solved for me. No way to further tighten it that I know of. If its physically loose try using a slightly smaller belt maybe? Other than that make sure there is no grease on the pulleys or belt.

[@gladiator_games]

Me and My 3.8L 2001 Chevy Camaro appreciates your channel brotha! 😁👍🏼👍🏼

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you so much🙂 i appreciate the view and the support🙂

[@dragonslayer21]

What is the hose on the top of the heater hose. Mine is leaking and spraying water

[@rexroghair5328]

Thanks very Helpful 👍

[@backyardchevy328]

So glad to hear it🙂👍

[@spinxtercell]

My dude, tell me why I replaced this for a bad bearing. Few months later today and BANG the new one snaps clean off!

[@backyardchevy328]

Did u replace just the pulley or the whole tensioner assembly?

[@spinxtercell]

@@backyardchevy328 The whole thing. It snapped on the metal tube holding the arm.

[@backyardchevy328]

Wow, must of got a defective one...that really sucks:(, the one i replaced is still going strong..they should have a year or two year warranty, but unfortunately not sure how company would go about covering anymore if they would.

[@jimmys_dashcam]

Can the pulley be removed? I can't seem to get mine loose.

[@southseapirate1]

Thanks!

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you:) and thank you for watching...please consider subscribing id really appreciate it itd help me get closer to 1k subs:)

[@colton5077]

Where did you buy that attachment to remove the radiator drain

[@backyardchevy328]

amzn.to/3nSfvdQ this one?

[@colton5077]

@@backyardchevy328 yes thank you

[@colton5077]

@@backyardchevy328 so my drain plug is broke, like the top of it to get it off is gone. How do I get it off?

[@backyardchevy328]

@@colton5077 thats happened to me before..i get some good pliers with a nice grip and rotate it off using the pliers sideways so it grabs it along the side of it

[@colton5077]

@@backyardchevy328 well i don’t know how to post a picture of it on here but I can’t even do that.

[@kennetharnold1920]

I’m about to undertake doing this on a 99 firebird, but don’t have much experience with it. Any advice on what all parts I need to order?

[@backyardchevy328]

Youll need the tensioner and youll also need the dorman hose 47065hp part number if theyre the original plastic theyll definitely break on you once u get it off

[@1rondre]

What if you do push all the way in how do you get it out for the elbow bracket?

[@backyardchevy328]

I used a small pick to grab it and yank it out.

[@backyardchevy328]

Or unless ur talking about the new one if it went too far in, just twist it out, if u lubricated it with oil, itll slide back out with o ring in tact and good shape.

[@roberttapia4455]

What's the point of going in xxx fast mode..

[@backyardchevy328]

I was inexperienced with making videos when i edited this one unfortunately, i was trying new things

[@cancionesdeantes8382]

Friend, how much do you think a second-hand one can cost me in a car junkyard?

[@backyardchevy328]

It would depend..if u go to the ones where u remove em urself or if theyre removed for u..id guess 20 for one removed urself..and 30-40 for one they remove