How to remove a tensioner pulley 2010 grand caravan Volkswagen routan 4.0 litre only (EP 103)

I grease a noisy pulley and almost don't get it back together again! (EP 103)
Video posted March 22th, 2020 🎦 SKIPPABLE CHAPTERS LISTED BELOW! 🎦
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🎦 SKIPPABLE CHAPTERS 🎦
0:00 Unclemarks video intro.
0:25 Video intro & description.
0:59 Where are the belt tensioner pullies on Grand Caravan?
1:14 How to make better access to remove belt tensioner on Grand Caravan.
2:15 How to remove accessories belt on Grand Caravan.
5:40 How to use a special serpentine accessories belt removal tool. 15mm socket.
7:40 How to remove top belt pully on Grand Caravan. 13mm socket.
8:36 How to lube at tensioner belt pully on Grand Caravan.
11:30 IMPORTANT VIDEO NOTES when removing Grand Caravan belt tensioner pulley.🔧🔧🔧
14:04 Unforeseen issue installing a lower belt tensioner pully on Grand Caravan.
16:36 Close up of bolt not going in issue on Grand Caravan tensioner pulley. ⚠️⚠️⚠️
23:14 What is the belt routing on a Grand caravan 4.0L engine.
24:33 Unclemarks closing remarks & thoughts.
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[@unclemarksdiyauto]

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[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

I'm glad that you are not a selfish man and you were kind enough to pass this problem on to me. I am so glad that you posted this video. It is now MY turn to go through this ... how kind you are 🤣❤ thanks Uncle Mark for showing me/us how to handle it ❤😩😂

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Double check the video for steps and issues I had. Also, it is different on the 3.8 litre. Let us know how it goes!

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

@@unclemarksdiyauto I've got a 2008 4.0 but I'm fighting trying to get the darn alternator bolt back in the holes. Been fighting for 2 days now. I'm tired of _rocking_ this alternator to lines these holes up.😫 It's the original alt and still works.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@jaywholoveseveryone1721 Not sure how to help with this one. You might need a hand, maybe from underneath?

[@SaySomethingNiceToday]

This video allowed me to change my 2009 grand caravan alternator in 35 minutes. So much easier to follow compared to the pro's with their tools and never a single mistake. Thank you!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Glad the video helped! I like to show any issues that can arise so it is not a surprise when a person tries it. 35 minutes is excellent time to do this in, Mats!

[@davee4990]

Thanks my friend 👍

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Thank you Dave. Hope some of it was helpful. Sometimes it is nice to see issues that you could come across in the real world.

[@jakemason9436]

Recommend pulling the whole tensioner. Replace the pully with a new one and reinstall. Thanks for the video.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Jake Mason. I bet it would have been quicker doing it your way! Thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@oscargonzalez8518]

Nice video I learn to do all of this hard time#$%@& instal a new one it is not spenser.God bless you.

[@LarryGBT]

Oh Goodie! Outakes! And how does the VW Routan fit in? They built the motor? Nice explanation, and good job.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Larry Beattie Dodge supplies the power train and chassis. Not sure who builds the seats etc. Interior is different than the dodge version.

[@LubaLuba1]

So this would work for 2011 3.6 engine ?

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

I am not sure how or what the pully system looks like on the 3.6. It will be something similar.

[@LubaLuba1]

Is this the same as 2011 Routan ???

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Do you have the 4.0 litre engine?

[@brianseippel493]

Did this repair last or did you have to replace the pullys later?

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

It has been 2 years and counting and no issues Brian. On the flip side, check and see what a new pulley is worth. The aftermarket ones use to be cheap.

[@brianseippel493]

I've watched a few of your videos. We bought a 2010 Caravan last summer. It has been pretty decent.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Ours has been good. Bought it 9 years ago with about 30,000 miles. It now has 82,000 miles. Have done brakes, tires, drivers front hub, passengers rear hub, a battery a couple years ago, and a AC hose, EGR valve, ESIM due to gas cap light on. Just did a timing belt and water pump since van is getting older. And am just working on a issue where the drivers front & rear doors will lock but not unlock with either key FOB, or door switches. That is it's history. I think not bad. Videos on all these things in my Caravan playlist.

[@brianseippel493]

I've watched a few of your videos which is how I found this one. Good luck on finding out what's going on with those locks. Hope to see a video on that, no pressure.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@brianseippel493 Video being done as we speak. Just got the door apart. But it is -30F here, so my small garage needs heating & I don't usually heat it. Plus have my real job, so have to schedule some time so look.