How To Replace The Serpentine Belt On Honda Element W/O Removing Motor Mount & Jacking Up Engine

[@supersonicPANTS]

you're literally the best, I Need to do my pulley tensioner, serpentine belt, and alternator and believe it or not the part that I was most worried about was the belt this video made me realize I genuinely have nothing to worry about. Thank you Pattay ! will update once the new parts are in, they're on their way.

[@pattayperformance]

YOU GOT THIS!

[@supersonicPANTS]

@@pattayperformance Got it done today, total success! Thank you again.

[@ChrisKobra]

Thanks Pattay for the confidence. I was getting really nervous changing the belt and was fearful I was going to have issues getting the new one on. I watched your video and it really was a piece of cake. I did it at midnight in the freezing cold. Took me all of 30 minutes. I found sliding the belt in between the tensioner and the top of the crank pulley was the easiest way to get it started and then threaded around all the other pulleys.

[@pattayperformance]

ANYTIME! We are always nervous the first time we do anything! Amen to the working conditions! Nothing ever breaks at a convienent time! Hopefully this also gives you confidence to do other repairs!

[@mitchdomaas304]

which parts did you use? i tried gates tensioner and bando belt and couldnt get it

[@pattayperformance]

@@mitchdomaas304 I used Gates Tensioner # 38278 Belt#705K7

[@Gomeeze904]

thank you for making this video. saved me time and money was able to do it my self

[@pattayperformance]

Amazing! I love reading comments like these!

[@ReadySetElement]

Dude you're the man! Been binging all your Element videos. Great stuff! This is gonna come in handy when I replace mine soon 🙏

[@rdubyadamson9644]

I couldn't remember how I released the tension on this belt your video sparked my memory. I used a 8" offset 14 set on the tensioner just forward of the power steering hose. You can leverage down all the way to the fender well with left hand and pull belt over the upper pulley with your right. Great video I wouldn't have remembered without it.

[@pattayperformance]

Hey it happens to all of us! Glad you got it sorted out! Thanks for the view and comment, hopefully you gave the video a thumbs up to help others and subscribed to my channel 🤙🏻🔧🇺🇸🦅

[@geoffjohnson6555]

I specifically looked for this video after watching the A1 and thinking it looked a little ridiculous, lol. Thanks man

[@pattayperformance]

I’m not knocking them at all! I guess they are tied to doing things by the book 🤔 Have fun with the repair and take your time! I also have other element videos as well. Honest ones 😂 Thanks for the view and comment, hopefully you subscribed to my channel.

[@EllisMowersandmore]

Nicely done! I'm about due for another belt replacement. Did mine when I first got it 6 years ago with the plastic access panel still on! I can't believe they suggested taking off the motor mount and jacking up the engine!

[@pattayperformance]

So sorry I missed this...yes 1A auto did a video showing you how to replace it. The say to disconnect the PS Motor and jack it up😳

[@pattayperformance]

CHECK OUT THIS HACK I DID TO MAKE IT REALLY EASY TO REPLACE AND THE CORRECT BELT ROUTE DIAGRAM: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6fac6htqbSMpMU Link To Buy The Belt: amzn.to/45Sdfcf

[@beachbumpower7018]

This really helps and I really appreciate you doing this video. I've also saw a lot of strange ways to change the belt and thought, "Taking off the motor mount? What???" There has to be a better way. So Thank You Sir!!!!!

[@pattayperformance]

Great fix on doing it yourself. I do have about 18-20 videos E related on the channel. I think I created a play list for it. Don’t ask me how to get to it! 🤣 of course many more are on the way. Thanks for the view and comment, hopefully you subscribed to my channel 🤙🏻🇺🇸🦅🔧

[@simonjleclair]

Very helpful technique, was able to change the belt in about 25 min, but I believe the diagram may be off slightly. This video saved me a lot of time and effort, thank you!

[@pattayperformance]

Thank you! 25 mins is a great time! Wonder how much a shop would charge you? Next time it will be even quicker! I will revisit the video and diagram! Feel free to check out my other element related videos Thanks for the view and comment, hopefully you subscribed to my channel 🦅🔧🇺🇸🤙🏻

[@noahnims3942]

Your videos have been a huge help keeping my box on the road. Thanks man

[@pattayperformance]

Just made my heart melt! Wait for warmer weather and for my health to improve got plenty more to come! Thanks for the view and comment, hopefully you gave the video a thumbs up to help others and subscribed to my channel 🤙🏻🔧🇺🇸🦅

[@holdbackurtears8829]

Awesome walkthrough man . Gonna change the belt right now. I just got an Element the other day , def one of the coolest cars I have ever owned . Cheers

[@pattayperformance]

Don’t forget the tensioner too! Good habit to get into! Get one with a lifetime guarantee! I think I got mine from Advance Auto or Rockauto! Thanks for the view and comment, hopefully you subscribed to my channel 🇺🇸🤙🏻🦅🔧

[@jubblybits6155]

Replaced mine using this method. Thanks for the video! A 14mm flex head wrench for the tensioner bolt really helps get the job done.

[@pattayperformance]

Awesome! I have to do my belt again started squeaking! It already has a new tensioner. Belt I got was on clearance at rock auto cost me less than $8 now I’m just gonna spend the big bucks and get one with a lifetime warranty ☺️ Thanks for the view and comment, hopefully you gave the video a thumbs up to help others and subscribed to my channel 🤙🏻🔧🇺🇸🦅

[@andrewtisdale3642]

I need to buy one for my element, tried using a regular tensioner tool and you run out of space. I saw the lady in the A1 video pull the mount but she still used a flex head so I was confused. On day 3 of replacing my alternator because of that tensioner

[@PullerbearEd]

Nice work. That looks like a fairly easy belt to replace

[@pattayperformance]

Thank you, I watched a HOW TO from 1AAuto, and they had you disconnecting the passenger motor mount and jacking up the engine from the oil pan. When I was doing my AC Compressor I realized that motor mount step isn't necessary.

[@Tampaboys]

Great work buddy you always make these jobs look easy heck ya the Honda is ready for at least 50 k miles more now

[@pattayperformance]

I hope LOL!

[@groyper1177]

You did it right but your drawing is wrong. It won't loop around the power steering to the tensioner from the crank.

[@pattayperformance]

Sorry about that…I pinned a comment about it! I wish I could edit it BUT hey I’m human and I’m glad you were able to figure it out! Thanks for the view and comment, hopefully you gave the video a thumbs up to help others and subscribed to my channel 🤙🏻🔧🇺🇸🦅

[@maureendetroit]

Hey really appreciate the efforts. Thank you for the diagram is wrong and I was trying for a long time to do it that way and it won't go so it should go from the crankshaft through the tensioner then up to the AC

[@pattayperformance]

Thank you, if you read the pinned post it stated the diagram Was wrong. Either way great job and getting the job done yourself with out removing the Motor mount and saving yourself a ton of money as well as time! 🤙🏻🔧🦅🇺🇸

[@livetoinspireall2755]

I would suggest using the Honda belt. Mine lasted 120k. Good video

[@pattayperformance]

Awesome! I'm not a professional by any means but I was taught to replace the belt every 50k as the recommended service interval. I stick to that on all my cars. I like to change thanks before they become an issue. I just did a quick google search. People are saying Honda recommends serpentine belt to be changed between 50-100k miles. Thank you so much for the view and comment!

[@mitchdomaas304]

I’m going to give this a go! Thanks

[@pattayperformance]

You got this! 🇺🇸🤙🏻🔧🦅

[@mitchdomaas304]

Success! It was my first time. Slightly confusing at first. I’m very happy I found this video. I used the gates tensioner and Bando. I paid about 70$ all in. I was at a valvoline in my work vehicle and they wanted 150 for serpentine service. Thanks pattay. I look forward to more fun with my e. You’re a great teacher

[@livetoinspireall2755]

Rent the tensioner tool from auto zone or similar. It is a PIA with one person. With two, the belt goes over water pump pulley as it has no ridges

[@pattayperformance]

Thats a good idea about the rent a tool! Isn't everything easier with extra set of hands LOL

[@cocvhecv]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@pattayperformance]

Thank you! Thanks for the view and comment, hopefully you gave the video a thumbs up to help others and subscribed to my channel 🤙🏻🔧🇺🇸🦅

[@AR-uj3js]

Hey did u notice or feel the alternator or power steering punt pulls hot very hot if so what cause that I change my belt and belt tensioner

[@pattayperformance]

Sorry for the delay I just got home from work. Do you mean the alternator and power steering pump are hot to the touch?

[@RoughCutKennels]

Dude you saved my ass! you rock man thanks

[@pattayperformance]

You aren’t giving yourself enough credit! These videos mean nothing with out people like you who take the initiative to DIY. @ericthecarguy has a great video on how to change the tensioner on these. Too hard for my to replicate his perfect video 🤣 Thanks for the view and comment, hopefully you gave the video a thumbs up to help others and subscribed to my channel 🤙🏻🔧🇺🇸🦅

[@soldierofgod3165]

Thanks you the man

[@pattayperformance]

YOU THE MAN FOR D.I.Y.-NG! My videos mean nothing without people like who take the initiative!

[@dfields9511]

Gr8 vid.

[@pattayperformance]

Thank You Mr Fields! I ended up in Walmart last week and thought of you. SCORED the last bottle or Marine 2 Stroke Oil LOL

[@dfields9511]

@@pattayperformance lol, Yep I scored a few things like that. I usually walk by the clearance and auto section on they way to pick up a prescription for my wife or daughter. Today I was at PullAPart looking for a part for my wife’s odyssey. They had it but t wrong model year. Later I think I finally resolved a sticking throttle cable on MadMax Think it got loose. 2 , 14mm wrenches to tighten and I think that’s it. Now.... for the P0744. That’s likely a solenoid block need replacement (per @YepThatsIt youtuber from The UK. Who does vids on transmission repairs.

[@MikeOssa]

do you have a video replacing your front windshield wiper pump for your honda element

[@pattayperformance]

I think I do it’s really straight forward It’s on the passenger side

[@MikeOssa]

@@pattayperformance thanks! Ill scroll through and look for it. Appreciate it!

[@digitaltailor]

Hi Pattay. Do you have a link for your super long 14mm wrench?

[@kemtone]

Thank you!!!!!

[@pattayperformance]

Oh No… Thank you! These videos mean nothing with out people like yourself who take the initiative to DIY! Thanks for the view and comment, hopefully you gave the video a thumbs up to help others and subscribed to my channel 🤙🏻🔧🇺🇸🦅

[@kevinc8574]

Good video other than the fact that your diagram for the routing is wrong. It caused me a little stress till I realized was wrong. The belt routes in front of the tensioner pulley, not behind. Lol

[@pattayperformance]

I tried editing the video after it was uploaded…it won’t let me sorry. None the less great Job on getting it done! No need to drop the motor. 🤙🏻🦅🇺🇸🔧

[@woodworks351]

Is your element k-series engine still running on that Bars (head gasket sealer)? About to do my Crv. Has a slight leak into the exhaust combustion.

[@pattayperformance]

Yes! Remember to save your receipt bc lifetime guarantee but translates to refund in full or another bottle to try . Thanks for the view and comment, hopefully you subscribed to my channel and keep us updated with your Honda on my video!

[@woodworks351]

@@pattayperformance Thanks for quick response, and I will.

[@pattayperformance]

@@woodworks351 you caught me on my lunch break 🤣

[@ntahater]

2003EX? Have the faulty power ports been dealt with yet? I have 2 03's and both had bad sockets,

[@pattayperformance]

Power ports as the cigarette lighter?

[@ntahater]

@@pattayperformance Dimensionally they have the appearance of a cigarette lighter socket, but it does not function as one. The early EXs' sockets/ports retained spring like tabs that caused plugs to jam inside. Disassembly and plier work makes them usable, but I think there should have been a recall. The issue was resolved for later years

[@pattayperformance]

@@ntahater, we are not the OG owners and just acquired maybe a little over a year ago. Immediately I upgraded the OEM Deck to an android 10.1” screen hacked for apple car play. So we use USB’s off the radio to charge phones. I have videos on the deck as well. Those ports are ports just power and ground. Try getting them from a different make. They are all the same. Thanks for the view and comment, hopefully you subscribed to my channel 🦅🇺🇸🤙🏻🔧

[@sodpanda1]

Hey man I tried changing my belt today x I could not get the tensioner loose it was very tight. What could be the issue?

[@pattayperformance]

As shown in the video you need a 14mm wrench to back off the tensioner so the belt has slack to remove and install new one

[@sodpanda1]

@@pattayperformance I did use a 14 and it was still very tight I tright moving it towards me just like you do and everything and still couldn't get it

[@pattayperformance]

@@sodpanda1 when you pull the wrench towards it should be very stiff, need some muscle since it’s spring loaded.

[@sodpanda1]

@@pattayperformance so it doesn't just loosen easy like yours did in the video?

[@pattayperformance]

@@sodpanda1 it depends on size of wrench aka leverage and a person’s strength

[@dharley189]

Nice job. But you didn’t put the belt on per your hand drawn diagram. You did put it on correctly though per the owners manual diagram. This threw me off for a time. DH

[@pattayperformance]

I’m really sorry about that! I’m glad you got it done with out jacking up the motor! Thanks for the view and comment, hopefully you subscribed to my channel 🤙🏻🇺🇸🔧🦅