2015 Silverado AC Compressor Stretch Belt

Installing a stretch belt without special tools

[@andrewmast5469]

You are a freaking genius bro… after an hour of screaming at the crappy stretch tool, 2 seconds, and pop, right on. You the man!!

[@nathenltz]

This is honestly the simplest, and most efficient method ive used. Thanks brother saved me my knuckles

[@omarlovejoy9086]

Man your a genius,, I was trying to pry this belt on for 30 minutes with 2 flat head screw drivers,, thank you

[@tomcurran8470]

30 minutes? How about an hour or more, LOL.

[@brandonmorrison5591]

I iwish I could go back and watch this before my hour long struggle. Thanks for the help!

[@dennisranck1613]

I used this very same method for my AC belt. I did end up using the stretch fit tool for the vacuum belt. I did come across another video that gave instruction on doing the two stretch fit belts. When it came to this one, I did not have a zip tie long enough to cut the mustard. I simply extended the zip tie by adding in a second one. In doing this, while I was rotating the crank, a tail of the zip tie fell underneath the vacuum belt. I simply kept rotating until it was free from the vacuum belt. This is a good video. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@mancavemotorsports]

Thx worked like a charm on my 2020. Protip- if you're using harbor freight tie wraps, substitute 2 for use of 10😂😂😂

[@jeremywhitcomb237]

Thank you for this video! I bought a tool but like you said it didn’t work cause it didn’t rotate all the way around. Your idea with the cable ties saved me!

[@HooptiesGarage]

I feel your pain I haven't had much luck with the tools on many of the different cars.

[@anthonypapa8676]

Good info man . You should never turn your crank counterclockwise you're changing the torque setting on that bolt. it possible it can walk

[@nathanduckeorth806]

You changed that without ONE swear word I'm impressed, good job son!!!

[@tiggermix]

Dude, very good. Poor men mechanics ingenuity at its best. Saved about $300. Thanks for the video God bless!

[@shootpse88]

Yeah my dealer wanted $200,nah im good

[@daltonbarcia9216]

I used my old serpentine belt instead of a glove! Like you mentioned, anything strong (Glove, Serpentine belt, shop rag) will work.

[@towmantowman]

I just wanted to thank you for your video. I bought the lisle removal/install tool only to find it doesn't fit on the stupid pulleys. The only one it fit on is the vacuum pump but it doesn't clear the upper portion to get it to go around. I also learned that if you replace both the AC and vacuum pump belt you need to lay the vacuum pump belt on the crank pulley and then get the compressor belt on. Once that is on then you can do the same trick with the vacuum pump but instead you use the zip ties on the vacuum pump pulley and not the crank pulley.

[@armsofjustice]

I tried using belt installation tools but there’s a protective bracket on the backside that prohibits that use. This ingenious any insanely simple zip tie fix was the only thing to get the belt on. I owe you a case of beer.

[@wayneking327]

Best video ever I rented the belt tool from O’Reilly it was not vehicle specific,fought over an hour trying to get that belt on with no prevail. Watch your video, had belt on in less than two minutes thank you so much for your video. Very much appreciated

[@Kamaki23]

I watched multiple videos before this one and failed each time. Thank you for this insight it does work!!!

[@FlashlightMechanic]

Thank you!! Saved me big headaches!

[@jeffcase483]

Zip tie worked great!! FYI, a 15/16 socket also works....old school tools...and has a little less play.

[@jasonhall9364]

Holy Sugar Honey Ice Tea, you just saved my 4th point of contact. If you're ever in Stafford, VA beers are on me.

[@JudgeMeNotLeMans]

Paratroopers lead the way! AATW!!

[@WillRun4Food]

You just saved my tail. My buddy helping me replace the AC system is a diesel mechanic and said he would worship the ground you walk on after this video.

[@alphasaiyan5760]

Just did this on our 2013 tahoe ltz with the 5.3. The little tool works great taking off the old belt. However , the tool is a waste of time when trying to put the new belt on. The zip ties is the ticket. I used one zip tie on the crank pulley and just kept it from walking off of the compressor pulley. I like the using of the glove as a wedge in the pulleys. Great video 👍

[@user-pn6mx5we8f]

your video saved me from the pit of evil, thanks a lot!

[@ryanpottle]

Best video around for this. Thank you!

[@uncletacosupreme7023]

Are you working outside or something? 😂😂 thanks for the help friend. God bless!

[@gvan7659]

Excellent method. Took me one try on my 09 Yukon. Thanks man. You rock.

[@willywonka8838]

He told the dog ! Shut the fu[£ up ! 😂 Great video buddy thanks for teaching us

[@HooptiesGarage]

He loves to bark when I'm filming 😁

[@jajones83]

Thx man! Went to rent the tool and they didn't have it. Found your video and the job went just like yours. You saved me time!

[@gcrauwels941]

Thanks for this. Looks straightforward. Will do this on my '15.

[@silver06gto]

you a bad mamma jamma!!! saved my ass brother WORKS WITH 3 ZIP TIES AND FLAWLESS

[@josephhammonds3185]

Thanks man for making this videos. You saved me some hassle. 🙏🙏👍🏼

[@ryanb8165]

Thanks for the zip tie tip - worked like a charm!

[@patrickmurphy8619]

Appreciate the tricks getting the belt off and on.

[@josedelatorrebabypandaairs3003]

Thanks bro, didn't want to take apart anything

[@shadowopsairman1583]

1999-2013/ (14 Classic) are Gen 3/4 SBC-LS, 2014-Present are Gen 5 SBC-LT

[@bjanderson7893]

1 shot. Pure genius

[@eastonbadlands]

Thanks for help. Saved me some headache.

[@alexlp6782]

Awesome vid!!

[@cb400fhonda6]

You are awesome That was perfect Give you 11 starts out of 10

[@mariolewin7137]

you are the man. best trick ever

[@figurefour633]

Excellent, just what I need to know 🎉

[@chase9812]

You just saved me from a stoke ❤

[@dk6420-v1w]

Finally managed to get the belt on with the zip ties! Unfortunately only then I realized the compressor is frozen up, once the clutch kicked in the belt got destroyed… I guess time for a compressor replacement or rebuild

[@waynetang2287]

Thank you so much, you're a genius.

[@TakiSouvlaki]

Thank you for this sir worked awesome!

[@GB-nu8fq]

Thanks. That worked really well for me

[@tang85atx]

That's MONEY right there!

[@donaldmoffatt3434]

You are great for sharing this tip

[@user-qv7ov9gq5y]

thanks

[@jodymarty3179]

That is brilliant. Thank you

[@cammed_chevy9285]

Lifesaver foreal I was getting pissed off abt to start throwing shit 😂

[@ramonquintero5152]

thank you sr.

[@SpecialFXKing]

You’re a fucking genius mate.

[@GMdesignergodoy]

Thanks for share...I will do this.

[@leusigor1]

Thank you .good !!supper good 👍

[@tomcurran8470]

Thanks. I was turning it the wrong way using the zip ties!

[@trevwillcutit]

THANK YOU!! I was getting my ass kicked.

[@BuiltDifferent13]

My truck's making some kind of noise. It's not really a squeal. It's more like a light shhhhhhhhhh sound it doesn't get louder with acceleration. It's just a steady shhhhhh I'm hoping it's just one of the belts... it's 2016 5.3

[@markmaida6093]

Old Indian trick right there thanks

[@mitsuevo8mr]

Good video but I would never recommend to turn an engine counterclockwise!! Sometimes you mess the timing doing so!!

[@HooptiesGarage]

I would agree it's good practice to go counterclockwise but if the engine is in good order it won't mess with the timing. It would have to have a very slack timing chain and if that's the case you have other issues .

[@85squarebody53]

@@HooptiesGarage actually, and im not trying to be a dick, but it is bad, it will lead to jumping teeth and or bent valves. great video though!! no hate, we all have different opinions.

[@HooptiesGarage]

@@85squarebody53 I have heard people say that for years but I've rebuilt and built several small and big blocks and the only possible way it could jump time going either way is extremely loose timing chain nothing in a small block chevy cares which direction it spins. You aren't going to bend a valve spinning that slowly by hand even if the chain was that slack and it managed to jump a tooth and the piston hit a valve spinning it over that slow by hand is not going to bend a valve. Engines with a automatic chain tensioner etc would be a possible exception. Not trying to argue but I have heard people say this sort of stuff for years and it's usually not based in actual experience rather someone said it at some point and we somehow believe it. If someone can produce a video of a generally healthy small block chevy jumping time and bending valves by turning it over by hand I would become a believer.

[@dennisranck1613]

@@HooptiesGarage Thank you for that reply. I just did all three belts on my truck, and I did turn the crank clockwise.

[@samuelsalz5869]

Thanks helped alot

[@hugoccallejas2422]

good idea how do you install it, but such a belt suffers when installing it, and I'm not saying it because you do it, but because of the stupid engineers who designed that form of system. I congratulate you.

[@frantzmichel7748]

Great ideal. That's helps me a lot

[@3madeamps]

great job !!!!!!!

[@richc357]

Nice! Thanks.

[@franksanner738]

May I ask if turning the crankshaft affects the timing without the main belt installed?

[@HooptiesGarage]

No it doesnt. The timing chain controls that and it's inside the cover, it's perfectly fine to turn engine over by hand

[@davelambert9134]

Since you turning the crank without serpentine belt on how do you get the engine back in synced

[@HooptiesGarage]

The engine does not go out of sync with external belts

[@Fernando-gz8jt]

THANKS!

[@bryanwhitney4225]

man that helped me a bunch !

[@joeg563]

Why didn’t you show how you took off the serpentine

[@justinmaracigan9065]

Good video. It’s an lt not an ls.

[@jacobvuna6462]

Thank you 🙏🏾🫶🏾

[@gm-classics]

When you think they get smarter building cars, then they go and do something like this with a non adjustable belt…. On one of the most prone to fail parts…..

[@dustinclapp1696]

Why cant you use the large flat head trick?

[@TheMrmmkkpro]

👍👍🏁🏁 Thanks for the tip!

[@luisbecerra8138]

Saved me thanks

[@xravenhairsexgod]

2015 GMC Sierra here. Do I have to set the transmission in Neutral?

[@HooptiesGarage]

No, just leave in park.

[@josephmoorejr.3802]

What size socket do you need

[@shadowopsairman1583]

To go from a tensioner ac belt on LS to stretch belt on LT is stupid

[@msoodaldossari7745]

Very very good 💋💋💋

[@tomallen6073]

Did you charge the customer?

[@HooptiesGarage]

I charged for belt not the labor.

[@scottstamm7022]

How many belts, 2 or 3?

[@HooptiesGarage]

It has a stretch belt and a regular serpentine

[@davidissa8171]

It is not recommended at any time to rotate the engine counterclockwise

[@lkazanov]

I thought the same. I believe they are clockwise rotation.

[@TheKellisunshyne]

It's good to know I'm not alone as this was the first thing I noticed

[@countryhero01]

Why not?

[@johncolemanii7070]

Not on an interference engine, you'll bend a valve.

[@BumbleBee-kg5ig]

@@countryhero01 because you can get slack in a timing chain or belt and jump timing. If you do that and it is an interface engine you just bent the valves or broke a piston. Never go in the opposite direction that the engine turns.

[@pm9dcr2001]

OMG bset use of a zip time EVER

[@TheSheldon19]

Damn poor dog lol

[@HooptiesGarage]

Lol

[@SharkBearsUnite]

Fucking love you! Made my life so much easier!

[@crbrepairmotorcycles6608]

Tried 3 tools and they dont work use zip ties

[@HooptiesGarage]

I haven't found one that works very good at all. I have one that works pretty good on Mazdas but that's it so far

[@crbrepairmotorcycles6608]

@@HooptiesGarage I did it your way and worked slick was done 30 min thank you so much👍

[@crbrepairmotorcycles6608]

The main thing I struggled with was the e clips and transmission lines that go in the condenser what a pain

[@saulmartinez355]

1000👍🏼

[@user-ee8gf9bi4n]

Cut the damn thing

[@HooptiesGarage]

Taking off but what putting back on

[@shootpse88]

Haha put that dog in the house!!!!! Nah just joking

[@HooptiesGarage]

I agree he can be so annoying lol

[@shootpse88]

@@HooptiesGarage hey hes doin his job!!!!

[@peterman4118]

Thanks!