How to Replace Serpentine Belt 96-99 Buick LeSabre

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[@eddieb1966]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! My dad is in his 80's and stopped working on cars years ago, so I do all his work. I'm a good mechanic but have never worked on the Buick. I was going to go in a different direction. You saved me loads of time and cursing. I appreciate it greatly. Anyone needs parts you'll get a thumbs up from me!

[@123321donovan]

2 days before Xmas. Engine needed to run to mix coolant. Iowa winter! This video saved my car. Thank you.

[@davidyj9013]

Of the six videos I watched on this subject, this was the clearest, most concise presentation of a how-to along with excellent photography. Thank you very much for producing this high quality video. Now I know how to attack the project.

[@bobgreene2892]

1. Motor mount removal allows removal of the belt, but your sequence of steps does not show the point at which the mount is reinstalled, does it? That would be the last step, if the order of steps is simply reversed. 2. Do you recommend changing the tensioner pulley with every belt change?

[@everdayjack4971]

That's the craziest thing ever. I've never had to do this much to remove a belt...but it works 💪

[@kevindouglas2060]

Thanks it worked well and quickly. Thanks to this video and a friend who loaned me decent tools instead of the junk I have.

[@mrg466]

I wished I watched your video first before before assuming that the pulley that wasn't turning correctly, was the water pump, when actually it's the AC Compressor. Plus it's good to learn what the other pulleys are called too! Thanks a lot!

[@1AAuto]

Unfortunately you need to have some pulley on there or the system will not work. You can purchase one of our A/C bypass pulleys. It will replace the A/C compressors spot and still allow you to retain the original belt with no issues.

[@Vespanation]

EXCELLENT video! Very helpful and clear. Tool list, belt diagram, and directions. Perfect! - Paul B.

[@Jamespennington71]

You guys have the best how to videos! Thanks again.

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +James Pennington

[@patrickflohe7748]

Helpful video! -A little hard on the hub cap / center cover though. Looks like she needs a set of tires! For reference, the stud he removed with the 18MM jam-nut takes an E-10 "reverse Torx" socket, in case the jam nut doesn't pull the whole stud.

[@Really-AintBuyn-nit]

My stud stayed in. 8mm worked just fine!

[@TMMetals]

Thank u so much! Ur video was perfect. It showed it exactly every step by step, and that's exactly what I was looking

[@tonymarshall5854]

Do this work on 1998 Buick Park avenue ultra with supercharger

[@tonyr.4306]

What kind of Camera do you all use. Your Video's are the best I've seen... That well lit garage helps a lot too, im sure...Anyhoo, your the best and thanks for the help....

[@marketgotitall798]

Is it the same for 98 rivera and do you guys have a video on how to do a water pump on a 98 rivera because the Mount is in the way

[@milliondollar2981]

I wish I would have seen this video before I cut my belt and brought it through lower motor mount and then tried to duck tape it back! 🤪 great video thanks for the information🇺🇸 I'll do it right this time😎

[@deadtoejimmy]

Thanks so much for the video. The part about removing the E-10 stud instead of the whole mount saved me a good bit of time. For the life of me I couldn't figure out how to get the belt back on. I watched a second time and realized that the belt diagram in my Haynes manual is wrong (this particular one is pretty much worthless)

[@1AAuto]

+borwish borwish That's too bad about the Haynes manual. Those things can be so great so much of the time, but every once in a while you find one for a make/model that just doesn't cut it. We're glad this video helped you out! Thanks for checking out our videos! If any of our viewers need to make this repair, we carry the part shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them. We also offer free shipping on all orders in the US. www.1aauto.com/1A/SerpentineBelts/Buick/LeSabre/1AESB00043?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

[@janinec4444]

The Haynes manual for my 04 Sebring convertible isn't very helpful either.

[@Brian-fo8sh]

You guys should show how to replace the subframe bushings on a car that has rusted bolts and rotted bushings.

[@bobgreene2892]

This is not a major production budget video, so the in-close camera work did not reveal much of what the mechanic saw in the confined pulley space. The most important item to remember-- as narrator points out-- is the belt-travel diagram at the beginning, and the order of points in which the belt was inserted. * I especially enjoyed the part on removal of the shroud attachment rivets-- "Remove the three rivets (shows two being removed) here, and here..." then a quick camera movement over the splash shroud, but no rivet is to be seen. Later, we learn the rivet is missing (welcome to the world of older cars). I liked and subscribed.

[@1AAuto]

+Bob Greene Thanks for checking us out!

[@tishal8815]

THIS HELPED ME SOO MUCH THANKS

[@1AAuto]

+solo Aka DeeDee SAVAGE No problem. Thanks for checking out our videos! If any of our viewers need to make this repair, we carry the part shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them. We also offer free shipping on all orders in the US. www.1aauto.com/1A/SerpentineBelts/Buick/LeSabre/1AESB00043?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

[@janinec4444]

You should mention you need a deep 18 mm socket for taking off the bolt on the motor. The center stud sticks out making it impossible to use a regular socket. It's no fun being stranded without the correct deep socket! 🙀

[@brandonfischer8794]

RIP hubcap 🤣

[@curtallgood2877]

This was great, I thought I had to remove the motor mount..... great video...

[@janinec4444]

So did I!

[@jnelson843]

Will it for for 95 Buick lesabre?

[@verduzco1531]

Muchas gracias por el video

[@caveat83]

Thanks for posting the diagram. It was a life saver.

[@1AAuto]

+caveat83 Thanks for the feedback!

[@JennyDavis1085]

Is a oldsmobile 88 or Bonneville 97 same operation looks like the same motor setup

[@Miyatafixie]

Very good video, thanks.

[@curtcrittenden7410]

My sleeve that the nut went through wont go back in. Any idea or reassembly video

[@1AAuto]

+Curt Crittenden We do not have a video for this repair right now, but we'll keep this request in mind for a future video! 1AAuto.com

[@thedude4759]

That’s where I’m at also, completely stuck

[@voltaiccorsair9415]

It takes a little work because it can be a pretty tight fit, but it does slide right back into place. Sometimes I use the end of a box wrench to tap it back into place if it's being difficult.

[@jimwaite3898]

Approximately how long would you sat it should take to complete the job? Great video. Thanks.

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for watching. That's tough to say because it vary deepening on the person and the tools they have available. It can take anywhere from a couple minutes to an hour. Please let us know how the repair comes out! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@janinec4444]

@@1AAuto and yes, one has to make sure they have all the right tools...especially a deep socket!! 😁

[@antoniogonzales6598]

Just replaced the alternator and now theres a squeaking when I accelerate. Cant replacing this fix that issue?

[@1AAuto]

+Antonio Gonzales This could be a potential fix for you, yes! 1aauto.com

[@Just_My_Reviews]

thanks for the info cool video

[@mattheusclinginonfolife7221]

Is the floor jack necessary plz reply quickly

[@1AAuto]

+Mattheus Clinginonfolife Thank you for checking us out. You will need this to gain more access and allow for proper replacement. 1aauto.com

[@mrgoodtime87]

Great Video! Would this be the same for a 1996 Park Avenue Ultra?

[@1AAuto]

+TheOtherWhiteMeat LLC It may be a different procedure on your application. We currently do not have an auto repair video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking. 1aauto.com

[@spencer15898]

Hey can you tell me this I have a Buick leSabre and it runs normal and when you rev it while In park it revs fine but when you try to accelerate at a fast amount of speed it starts to misfire can you please tell me this diagnosis thanks

[@1AAuto]

If there's a check engine light that's coming on when this happens, you may want to pull the code. If should help to point you in a direction as to what may be causing the issue. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@elkien3]

the jam nut on my buick park avenue 96 is stuck, tried to move it a bit with an e-10 reverse torx but to no avail. can anyone help?

[@minamiranda9835]

Great job! Thanks for the info

[@1AAuto]

Mina Miranda You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 1aauto.com 866-403-3393

[@OldNewsNewNews]

Does this also work for 1998 Buick Regal Ls, had a backyard Mechanic, put a New Surpintine belt on, a new pully was also put on, second one from top, he did not take the back tire off when he did this, is it safe to drive?

[@1AAuto]

+Kit Kat It should be the same on that vehicle. There should also be a routing diagram on a label in the front of the engine compartment. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com

[@OldNewsNewNews]

Thanks, I kinda dont trust some of these car Repair places, I live in Taylor MI, & I had called Goddard Auto Repair, on Eureka Road, & he told me that the back tire would not have to be taken off, to replace the Surpintine belt, 😕

[@retro_88yota]

on that generation of regal there is absolutely no reason why any of the tires would have to be removed from the car to replace the serpentine belt. You car is safe to drive.

[@charlesammon3334]

Nut is loose but the stud does not want to come out. I tried shifting the jack to different positions on the oil pan with no luck.

[@charliemanson8178]

What if the nut isnt welded to the stud and just the nut comes off like mine just did, lol

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Charlie Manson, 8 mm socket takes bolt off, after nut comes off. Some Buick /olds won’t be this easy! Hope your was easy though.

[@Qusin111]

then you use a star drive to remove the stud

[@somethingorother9263]

That deep deep socketed 18 mm nut goes over a bolt that needs a 8 mm socket to remove.

[@timtremblay8601]

Thanks for the info., but the car I am working on has a Super Charger belt as well., you wouldn't happen to have that information? Thanks~!

[@1AAuto]

+Tim Tremblay We do not have a video for this repair right now, but we'll keep this request in mind for a future video! 1AAuto.com

[@timtremblay8601]

@@1AAuto I am in the process of the repair., It so happens the motor mount has to be removed in order to change the belts. Whoever designed it needs a swift kick you konw where., Lol???

[@reggdoggg05]

Thanks bro 👏🏾👍🏾💪🏾👍🏾

[@1AAuto]

+Regis Banks Thank you!

[@jessieharris6630]

Love this

[@JoeFpoc]

nice, thanks i started to take the mount out

[@1AAuto]

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[@TubboDaKittyCat]

Will this work for a 97 Buick Skylark?

[@1AAuto]

+PaperPotatoCorder The installation process should be very similar.

[@christopherclinton1716]

can you bypass the ac?

[@whitebird1628]

i got a 98 pontiac grand prix gt that has a squeaky belt its a 3.8L V6 would it be kinda kinda the same way or a different way ?

[@1AAuto]

It may be the same process, or very similar to this process. There should be a belt routing diagram in the engine bay that you can also refer to, for the proper belt routing. We carry replacement serpentine belts for your 98 Grand Prix on our website with FREE SHIPPING in the lower 48 states. Here's a link to them on our website.www.1aauto.com/1998-pontiac-grand-prix-serpentine-belts/y-mo-c/1998-114-192?KZbin&VideoReply&ATony

[@MiguelRodriguez-dz6qu]

So you don't have to remove the motor mount??

[@1AAuto]

+Miguel Rodriguez For this particular vehicle no, you do not need to remove the engine mount to replace the belt! Any other viewers interested in getting this part to repair their vehicle please click the link! www.1aauto.com/1A/SerpentineBelts/Buick/LeSabre/1AESB00043?KZbin&CTA+Comment&CfHg7bI2pw

[@bobparker1595]

This procedure almost works for a 97 Buick Riviera except that the motor mount nut with the stud attached is in a different place and there is not enough room to get it out. A really stupid design, Detroit!! My mechanic friend says it is damn near impossible to get that bolt out without actually moving the motor. I gave up! If anyone has a solution let me know. I am just putting up with a squeeky belt right now.

[@arbybecker6400]

Bob, Spray bolt with Croil or WD40. Drive the car until engine is up to temp. THEN try to break bolt free. That should help.

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@williespoonemore3392]

How much pressure should I put on the oil pan ? Just so it's snug ??

[@joelmacdermid69]

How about for 97 park ave

[@1AAuto]

We currently do not have an auto repair video on this particular repair if it's a 3.8. We do carry the serpentine belt on our website with FREE SHIPPING in the lower 48 states. Here's a link to them on our website. www.1aauto.com/1997-buick-park-avenue-serpentine-belts/y-mo-c/1997-143-192?KZbin&VideoReply&ATony

[@jordannaylor8039]

Took bolt off but star stayed in ??? What do I do now

[@1AAuto]

@justin Honey Usually when a belt goes bad it will make a screeching noise. You may also want to inspect the underside of the belt for cracks. 1aauto.com 866-403-3383

[@sauldean6430]

I honestly don't see what in the world you were doing down there, you explaining but the video is not showing what you taking out. I mean thanks for the video with the effort. But lord, go all out

[@menace3355]

Thanks man 1 @ @uto how do I order parts

[@robertdiehl9003]

Make sure to slam hubcap on the floor when replacing belt...

[@bigcity2085]

My brother watched this and was going to jack up my oil pan ! Its composite. He would have wrecked my car.

[@LanBrazil]

Would have been cool if you said that the stud is threaded, and also that the frame is in the goddamn way of the stud coming out. For those who are stuck, the stud has a hex head on it, not sure of the size but I put a pair of vice grips on it and used that as a wrench. Will edit the comment when I figure out how to get it fully out. 100% useless video. EDIT: Aight so what you have to do is take off the two nuts on the left side of the belt pulley system. They're 18mm and you'll want a deep well socket for them. I used two extensions to make it easier. Once those are off, you'll want to lower the jack (like mr 1AAuto did off camera) and that will allow the engine to drop off of those bolts, which will allow you to pull the stud the rest of the way out. You'll also need to remove the upper stud, which also isn't told on this video, and to do that I removed the nut and then used a gator grip to remove it the rest of the way. The piston came out, but I still had an issue of getting the belt itself out. To remedy this, stick a flathead screwdriver in between the motor mount and the metal bracket that goes to the alternator and pushed like hell. Then you just put the new belt on and call it done. I also uploaded a video explaining it a little better on my channel. Hope it helped more than this video did.

[@kellieluangratkhamkeo1427]

It doesn’t show how u put the sleeve back in

[@darrellmccoy2124]

i just left the wheel on and just turned it all the way right & had room to get to unscrew the nut only... Leaving the actual screw still in place. Stupid design

[@buddymahon6566]

Ty

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com +Buddy Mahon

[@JamesManimal]

At first I was WTF I’m a pro. Why is this so difficult? Also e10 for those wondering.

[@Shotbymic_2]

Horrible design. Just to change a belt you have to undo the motor mount?!

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