How to Replace the Belt on Your T1N Sprinter

In this video, Bill shows you how easy it is to route the belt on your T1N Sprinter. This video is quintessential as you never know when you could throw a belt! Stickers & T-Shirts are of course available in the links down below. We have a belt routing sticker & t-shirt.
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[@mattwalker534]

Holy shit. This saved me hours. Your are my savior of the day.

[@nolanscheid1724]

Thank you. I had just enough filth that the tensioner bolt wad hard to see. Now I’m heading back out to look again.

[@dronegirl2024]

just to add for Euro vans if you have air con and a cooler near the bottom pulley. you can only do this all from above and if you have rear air con the belt is different as well and is a merc only part. yup I found out the hard way. there is 2 different belts as well for air con euro vans. small pulley and big pulley on AC unit. the normal one you can get anywhere but the big pulley belt isn't available as easy. genuine belts last much longer. oh and the tension pulley is different on euro vans with rear air con.

[@PARRA6666]

Thanks you saved my life

[@Simonofcalifornia]

Another time and money saving vid, and knuckles thank you too.

[@SunnySideDown916]

Mine just broke while driving :( Thanks for the video!

[@scottmilam8187]

Yer awesome Florida Van Man!

[@mattymilazzo2741]

My least favorite thing to do on any vehicle I own. Good video

[@time.528]

You're the man

[@dominate1115]

Do you have a video for installing the v belt for the 2nd ac compressor?

[@FloridaVanMan]

There is only two pulleys and a tensioner.

[@J87513]

Thank you great video. I have a 2006 2500 and seems that every 10k I have to replace my belt tensioner. Any idea why? My belt is in good condition.

[@FloridaVanMan]

Could be alternator or air conditioner engaging/disengaging hard causing repeated yanks. Where are you buying the tensioners? Big names sell good stuff and junk. MillionMileSprinter.com only sells the good stuff.

[@LeopoldoManuelRamirezMena]

... great videos! Thanks! :D

[@muffinsmuffins8074]

Is there a pin hole for a dowel to be put in place at the tension pulley to hold it in place instead of using the breaker bar and 17mm socket to hold it down?

[@FloridaVanMan]

There is a pair of holes you can pin the tensioner fully compressed, but you'll need the same tools to compress the spring so you can pin it. Trying to put a pin in those holes is extremely difficult without removing the radiator stack to see what you are doing. It can be less difficult to use an Allen-key (hex key) bent 90 degrees, poking the bent end into the holes, but I don't see how this difficult task could be preferable.

[@thejosemarcelo1234]

Hello I have big question . How electric fan work This fan work With A/c ? Thanks .

[@FloridaVanMan]

Electric fan will usually come on minutes after the a/c compressor starts working but it can also be turned on by the van when the coolant is getting too hot.

[@thejosemarcelo1234]

@@FloridaVanMan thanks you very much .

[@JasonLeeCalifornia]

Had a shop replace belt, tensioner and pulleys with OEM. On hot days the belt still squeals when I start the rooftop AC. Any ideas on how that can be avoided??

[@FloridaVanMan]

Most rooftop a/c units run on a second belt with a lousy tensioner. Does your van have one belt or two? Is the second belt wide like the other or is it a narrow belt less than half as wide as the other?

[@JasonLeeCalifornia]

@@FloridaVanMan oooooh. I do see another belt towards the bottom. It's a narrow one.

[@EmpirePr0ductions]

Mine was an 18mm 12 point socket for the tensioner… i cant seem to slip the belt on its super tight

[@FloridaVanMan]

A belt for 2003 Sprinter is not the same size as a 2004 Sprinter. Are you sure you have the right belt for your van?

[@ChrisLoew]

02 with original harmonic balancer, rusty but rubber looks fine, 145k, should it be replaced soon?

[@FloridaVanMan]

I would not. If it has lasted 18 years already, it's a keeper!

[@jasonlee771]

Thank u

[@Timothyis]

i am still searching but how come the rockauto pulley component kit comes with 2 belts? i will have to donate button soon! ;)

[@FloridaVanMan]

Two Belts? I'm not familiar with the RockAuto kit and I am NOT a fan of them for anything Sprinter related. If the belts are similar is size the kit must serve 2 types of engines. The OM612 (2002-2003) & the OM647 (2004-2006 USA models) require slightly different belts. If the two belts are very different the second one would be for rear a/c and a second compressor.

[@thomasgarrett6392]

I just replaced my belt and it seems as though there’s play in it is there supposed to be play in it?

[@FloridaVanMan]

A few possibilities exist. The belt can be routed wrong and almost fit. Different Sprinters have slightly different size belts, but it is most likely the tensioner isn't springing back. To test this take the belt off one pulley so the you can swing the tensioner freely with breaker bar. Does it feel like it is consistently pushing pressure against the wrench, or does it have weak areas where the spring doesn't push?

[@thomasgarrett6392]

Yes! I found out that my routing was just a little bit incorrect. All good now thank you for responding.

[@grandpakevin3354]

I have a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 do you have the diagram for both belts routing?

[@fatbob785]

Should the fan spin like that ?? Mine only moves a few inches if I try to spin it ?

[@FloridaVanMan]

No, it should not. Good eye. The center bolt is not tight on the fan for this video.

[@fatbob785]

@@FloridaVanMan phew.. had me worried then I thought my fan clutch was fooked 😂👍👍👍

[@mything2]

Do you think you could remove the fan and repeat this so we can actually see you thread the psgr side. Thanks

[@FloridaVanMan]

I can coach you through it on a video call. Reach me via the donation links with a specific request and a time to call you. The donation links are a way to start a private chat without putting our numbers in public view. Links in most of our video description for all the major online payments.

[@erikdelapena770]

Hi do you have any recommendations of power steering pump (brand)?

[@FloridaVanMan]

I've never had to replace one but MillionMileSprinter.com is my source for trusted parts. On the other hand, I have several taken from parts donors and could send you one of those for the cost of shipping if you join one year of our support group (paid membership) patreon.com/Florida_Van_Man?Link&

[@erikdelapena770]

@@FloridaVanMan thanks for reaching out 🙏🙏👌🤙

[@register1430]

coulda saved alot of swearing and tool throwing had this been out 2 yrs ago. Absolutely the worst thing I've experienced. I hate the way you've made me look like an idiot. Yes diagram on the bottle is a smart thing to have. Florida sunshine might have helped too.

[@ChrisLoew]

No disrespect but had mine back no different to any other car I've owned. Maybe a bit slower than 02 Saturn sl but mega easy access on that one. Diagrams help and cell phone camera use helps in any hard to reach spots. You lived to tell the tale right!

[@gregboyd4321]

And donations for paint! LOL

[@gregboyd4321]

So I like u have done replaced the intake. Was it straight forward remove and replace with the 647 intake. Then disconnect wire harness and thread through intake and reconnect to the "brain box" and ur good to go?

[@FloridaVanMan]

'Twas a little more involved. You must have the longer bolts for the OM647 intake manifold, an EGR, and a "S" shaped hose to run between EGR and aux water pump.

[@zambotv8150]

Did you get that stuck injector to pop?

[@FloridaVanMan]

Nope! I put the engine in the van and ran it til she was hot. Still holding tight in there!!! I'll get it on the road next week and maybe some heavy accelerations will dislodge it?

[@zambotv8150]

@@FloridaVanMan They can be an absolute pig, heat is your friend, heavy motorway driving could be the key, I know you hate it however, I left the carburettor cleaner in the recess where the injector sits, I surrounded the top of the injector with tissue paper to stop the fluid evaporating then left it overnight, when I went back the next day the gunk dissolves into an oil like substance which I then sucked out with blotting paper. Your engine looks spotless, did you just paint it or did you do a rebuild? As ever best wishes from Scotland.

[@zambotv8150]

@@FloridaVanMan kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqeXh42ohJ6BrKc BOOM, you can see my technique here, funny thing is, I still haven't found which injector has the faulty seal, after removing all that crud, I have never seen any blow by gases, like yourself, I'll have to get it on the motorway and boot it for an hour or so, look forward to your progress, best of luck

[@zambotv8150]

@@FloridaVanMan kzbin.info/www/bejne/j33Vkmejbppgfa8 Sorry about my trolling, you can see how capillary action sucks the goo onto the tissue paper., I had quite a journey with that crap

[@FloridaVanMan]

@@zambotv8150 It's just a rattle can rebuild. (paint only)

[@vu533]

hey do you guys know where i can get a 02-03 sprinter 2.7 engine? under 150k miles?

[@FloridaVanMan]

I have one that will be refurbished and ready for sale mid February (I hope). I believe it needs a valve job but I hesitate to talk $ before I know the actual condition after repair. It runs now but smokes and has proven I'm not smart enough to know why.

[@vu533]

@@FloridaVanMan ya wasn't looking for a rebuilt. but hey can (2006)647 motor fit in my 03 sprinter. i found a 06 engine at a junkyard with low miles

[@FloridaVanMan]

@@vu533 Close but not quite. 02-03 need the OM612 engine to work with the computer. Swapping the computer leads to ABS, SKREEM and key chip. One thing leads to another and you are better off buying a different van, rather than fit an OM647 into an 02-03 body.

[@FloridaVanMan]

@@vu533 The one I have won't be rebuilt. I just want to stop the smoke and I think a valve jog will do that. probably going to be $2500+/- compression tested and known good.

[@vu533]

@@FloridaVanMan how many mile on this engine?

[@Timothyis]

hahaha So Good.

[@theeaskey]

Where in fl are u based.

[@FloridaVanMan]

Between the big beach and the bigger mouse (Daytona and Orlando).

[@phil1fox]

You need a camera operator that can get around and film what your doing. 🤦‍♂️

[@FloridaVanMan]

It is hard to get a second hand in there to do the work, let alone a third hand holding the camera. We are amateurs but keep trying to improve.

[@petermclennan6781]

A photo tip for your shooter. Always shoot these "how to's" in the shade. Whatever it takes. High contrast (deep shadows) make things hard to see. Otherwise, darn good info. Hope I never have to do this on the side of the road.

[@FloridaVanMan]

We are hoping to build an RV port for working in the shade before Florida summer returns. We just don't have any shade we can park under now.

[@marcguerard4278]

I had to do this on the side of the road on an RV trip back home from Florida ,in the middle of the night. Luckily I had a spare belt and a 17 mm 12 POINT socket And google the diagram....but could not budge it with a regular ratchet. Had to MacGyver a bicycle seat post to add leverage,...was stressing. Original belt was 13 years old and 90k miles.

[@FloridaVanMan]

@@marcguerard4278 Necessity is the mother of a teacher. Wait, is that right? LOL Glad it worked for you. We have belt stickers in the links for gear above. Stick one under the hood so you don't need to google it again.

[@paulsprinter938]

Not informative enough and PRO COMERCIAL - time waste video

[@FloridaVanMan]

Harsh! I don't know what more information you wanted from a belt routing & installation video. And pro commercial? Did we watch the same video? YT adds commercials but I don't have a product to pitch. Maybe you could post a video and show me what you want.

[@kstory9082]

You need move fan to make easy. Stupit

[@FloridaVanMan]

That's not nice. Moving the fan is not always so easy.