How to replace belt tensioner - Inspira / Lancer 08

This time we are replacing the idling pulleys, V-belt and the belt tensioner of the Proton Inspira aka Lancer 08
Simple DIY, should have taken about an 1 hour but ended up 4 hours

[@butcht6309]

Had mine replaced last november. Nice DIY as always! Great job!

[@promoaccount8177]

“Shiny, shiny yea” awesome job man

[@t0rxe]

You should really use a little bit of thread-locker and a torque wrench on those pulleys. A torque wrench is one of the best tools you can buy when working on your car like this. The Mitsubishi Lancer Service Manual (for the 2008 model) shows all the Newton meter figures so you will then always know everything is in-spec with how it was when it left the Japanese factory. You don't have to worry about bolts being over-tightened (under excessive stress) or under-tightened (which may come loose over time).

[@harrissz9381]

hey man , in which section of the service manual tells about torque spec for pulleys ? nvm found it under engine overhaul , torque spec

[@t0rxe]

@@harrissz9381 section 11B (Engine Overhaul) -> Torque Specifications. Idler Pulley Bolt = 48 ± 7Nm, Auto Tensioner = 22 ± 4Nm.

[@Walid_UmarRayhan23]

Bro berapa "Spec Torque" untuk ikat bolt tensioner & idle pulley.. ??

[@mktry3647]

Good DIY content. Plan to change mine soon!

[@IzadK]

One thing also good to change is to do the alternator pulley as well. If one of pulley fails, the other part will go kaput as well soon. Nice vid BTW.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

I hate it that you are right. my alternator pulley kaput. Now i am waiting for the special tool to arrive before i can dismantle the pulley and install a new one.

[@scarfobaggio4463]

Expecting 1-hrs..u endup at 4-hrs..really make my confident fly away to diy.. Hihihihiii...ill do check with PSC.. They chrge RM500 for inspira belting&tensioner set rplcmnt.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

500 for original parts + labor is a pretty good price. Yeah, i wasted a lot of time trying to install back the belt.... didn't have the proper tools to leverage it in. Ended up with two spanner combined only strong enough to put the belt in.

[@masaeril7557]

Hi, nice video, really helpfull, however how does the quality of the after market tensioner compared to the original one. Any different on the dimension or the quality

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Thanks for the nice words. The aftermarket tensioner seems to function just like the original. I don't see any difference in terms of dimension. Quality wise, have not used it long enough to know if it will last as long as the originals. But so far been using it for about a month plus, no issues yet.

[@vichope6408]

Hi can you share what is the serial number for 2.0 auto tensioner? Thanks

[@jmdhjr]

To remove the old tensioner, I had to take out the two idler pulleys and the pulley on the tensioner. This way I got to the two bolts with ease. I also changed my alternator pulley which is a PIA.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

i took the entire tensioner out along with the pulley together. I guess i got lucky with positioning it out. I did change my alternator pulley recently as well.

[@muhaiminsapar8920]

Where did u buy belt and the link?

[@dredman1628]

At 12:91, whats the correct tool to use to push the tensioner to loosen the belt? Looks like an extra long breaker bar with a socket on the end will work?

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

breaker bar might be too thick once you attach it to a socket. An extra long spanner would be better.

[@ingenierodevuelo]

Can you help me with the Part number of the pulleys please?

[@mohdsuhaimikamarul]

can you share a link the v belt? thanks

[@Conqueror._.]

where did you buy the belt tensioner assy with 2 pulleys?

[@javierd5187]

i need link too !

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Sorry for the late reply. Here ya go shopee.com.my/product/34924134/3635096898

[@efendeymz1]

Bro.... Just want to know, how's yr OEM tensional set & belt after about a year? My car start to have knocking noise around the belting area, suspect one of the bearing or tensional worn out already la......., appreciate for your advices, tq.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

so far so good. no issues or abnormal sound from it.

[@miky00076]

The upper idler pulley * , it was replaced with a metal one

[@demonhill]

90% of all mechanics has that white LED lamp.,..i also has the same lamp ...hahahaha

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

cheap and highly useful LED lamp from Mr.DIY.

[@Neartizy]

Bro, few days back I commenting on your replacing ac compresor. Now i already change my ac compresor. But my belting sound squeeking. Does belting squeking sound will affecting the engine?

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

The belt should not squeak. If it does then its most likely worn or not installed properly. Any weird sound that isn't suppose to be there has the potential to harm the engine

[@jojoflores3506]

is your engine 4b11?

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Yeap, its a 4B11.

[@ravineshsingh142]

Does this affect acceleration performance. My pulley bearing worn out and belt squeaks?

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Yes it does cause your worn out pulley creates more drag and requires more power to move hence holding your engine back (even if its by a little)

[@soultechpakistan4732]

I need these bearing in pakistan, do help me in this regard please

[@miky00076]

I still have the problem. Plastic aftermarket parts are not very good. my mechanic replaced the roller with a metal one. He is currently testing it. often dropped the ribbed belt even at idle.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

what the code of the belt? i suspect either one of the pulley is not aligned or the belt is too long.

[@miky00076]

@@TCsAnythingGoes already at the 4th mechanic who assigns the belt based on traffic. none of them said that the belt is not good. I left it in the trunk. the car is still at the mechanic. But I also have the factory one that I could compare it to. That's the size.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

@@miky00076 if you could, get the code that is printed on the belt. That would let me know if its oversized. Also, have a look at the alignment of all the pulleys, it should all line up in one straight line. Then check your tensioner, if your tensioner is able to move with minimal effort, chances are the tensioner is loose hence it no longer give enough tension to the belt to stay in place.

[@miky00076]

@@TCsAnythingGoes 6 PK 2563

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

@@miky00076 okay, definitely the correct belt if you have hydraulic power steering.

[@muhammadfardlyhelminordin5518]

bro what different 6PK2563 and 6PK2560..i tengok shopee ada yang pakai 6PK2560...

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Beza ialah panjang belt to. 2563 lebih panjang dari 2560.

[@kil-0976]

is there anyway to adjust the tensioner? I had mine replace belt but after changing the belt it starts to squeak.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

no there is no way to adjust as its an auto tensioner. It should set it to the right tension. If the belt is squeaking and its new, you might have another problem at hand. - misaligned pulley - alternator pulley failing (high chance)

[@kil-0976]

@@TCsAnythingGoes I noticed that the sounds lessen when driven for 10-15 mins, and when you hold the clutch the noise lessen as well.

[@abgjibby9342]

Kenapa sya tukar tensioner dan belt bunyi hilang ,tapi bile bukk aircond and tekan minyak ade bunyi balik

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Maksudnya ada pulley lain yang nak kecundang. So bila AC compressor jalan, dia ada load lebih tinggi dari bila AC compressor tak jalan. Satu cara selesaikan ni ialah keluarkan belt. Lepas tu satu satu pulley you putar dan cuba tengok pulley mana satu yang ketat dari yang lain. Tukar pulley tu.

[@miky00076]

My mechanic said he replaced my tensioner. yet the strap fell off. I took it to a dealer, where they said that they only changed the pulley on the tensioner, because the belt is not running well on it. I thought I needed a torque wrench and I don't have one.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

it is close to impossible to put a torque wrench with the limited space there is. Why did the mechanic only change the pulley? Usually the spring on the tensioner gets worn over time and its best to replace it as a set (tensioner and pulley together).

[@miky00076]

@@TCsAnythingGoes Our mechanics are unreliable. He lied to me.

[@hunterswrldd]

yooo so i just replaced a whole bunch of shit under the hood of my 08 lancer i have a belt tensioner tool but im fairly new to working on cars so idk what to tighten with the tensioner tool

[@hunterswrldd]

@@TCsAnythingGoeshow shud i use the belt tensioner tool with little to no space and what pully do i use it on im brand new to this

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

​@@hunterswrldd i was curious on what a belt tensioner tool then i sort of remember what it is. It is a wrench that is long and thin. Ok, so you use it to turn the bolt on the tensioner and it should move. Then you can use anything that is rigid to lock the tensioner in place. This is to reduce the tension on the belt so you can remove the belt easily.

[@finbrfns7254]

What is the price of the auto tensioner?

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

The whole set cost me around RM244

[@donnylim9194]

How is the INA Schaeffler belt tensioner and pulley wheel so far? What is your review?

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

So far so good. Have not had any issues with it.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Been another 10 months since my last reply here...... still going strong. No issue at all.

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Been a total of 3 years so far and its still good. I just happen to be going thru old comments and just thought i should provide an update here

[@ayep13]

​@@TCsAnythingGoesthnks for the 3 years update. I wish to change to oem but scared of the overall "group" comments on the reliability of the oem compared to original which is 3x the price of oem. Now i can safely assured even only after 3years of ur own exp

[@ghotichooder89]

Bro, my engine is 4B12 2.4...is the belt the same?

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

4B12 should be using 6PK2565. 4B11 uses 6PK2563. But i do see some sellers selling it as compatible belts. And looking at the difference in length, i guess it should work as well since the length difference is so minimal.

[@RAFI3E]

Mine 4B11 can use 6PK2565? BELT

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

should not be a problem. 2565 and 2563 only has 2mm difference in length.

[@nanshaautogarage2001]

Bos nk tnya pin besi yg da kat tensional bering 2 you da buang ke

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

dah buang. sebab tak pakai. kenapa?

[@nanshaautogarage2001]

@@TCsAnythingGoes you buat masa belum pasang ke siap pasang sbb sy nk tray pasang sendri gak

[@ingenierodevuelo]

I did it, those 12mm bolts are tuogh, but now when accelerates the belt squeecks like hell, what could be wrong?

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

- belt is not aligned properly. - wrong length belt - Faulty belt tensioner. What else did u change along with the belt tensioner?

[@ingenierodevuelo]

@@TCsAnythingGoes I used the same belt, and also change one pulley

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

@@ingenierodevuelo you used back the same belt? If yes, then try this test, - have someone in the car to press the accelerator for you. - if the belt squeaks, then spray a bit of water on the belt (between pulley and belt). But not too much water, just a bit. If the squeak goes away then its time for a new belt.

[@ingenierodevuelo]

@@TCsAnythingGoes thanks ill try it

[@ingenierodevuelo]

@@TCsAnythingGoes it was the belt, I change it and problem solved

[@helmi2577]

why my inspira got whinning noise when pressing pedal and on ac, if off ac the sound is gone

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

Seems like your compressor is giving problem. When was the last time it was replaced?

[@ayep13]

I have the same issue. Compressor was the culprit. Next thing is to change this belting system

[@helmi2577]

@@TCsAnythingGoes didn't know, just bought the car 3 years ago second hand, but the aircond working fine

[@helmi2577]

@@ayep13 thought it was belt too, already change it, but the sound still there when turn on the ac, if it's compressor, then wait till the ac cant use then change la i guess

[@ayep13]

@@helmi2577 i believe even though the compressor making noise, the ac still feels cold right?

[@MNIZAMMALIAS]

After one year, Masih ok kah bos?

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

After 1 year and roughly around 40k km travelled, still working fine.

[@Fadrul-sk8je]

Duk malaysia ckp malaysia la

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

@@Fadrul-sk8je orang malaysia cakap english jugak bos. bukan bahasa melayu saja.

[@ritna5276]

Like👍

[@miky00076]

when I roll it across a table, it looks interesting . * . like someone who is drunk

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

and that right there is your problem. wobbly pulley. get that replaced.

[@putratera0723]

U buat Konten tk dari A sampai Z u ajar tk tunjuk buka dan pasang secara langsung

[@nurshira154]

Boss oder Mana barang ni

[@c4prlm4st3r]

Saya beli dekat shopee. Cr local seller.

[@mohdradhinosh7634]

Hi.. can u do it for my inspira? Haha.. will pay u upah 😅

[@TCsAnythingGoes]

But I am no mechanic...... you pay upah to professional mechanic better. This DIY very simple only..... 4 bolts saja.