Replacing the Belt Tensioner | 6.0 Powerstroke Diesel

My 2003 F350, 6.0 Powerstroke Diesel sounds like there's a bird trapped under the hood. Only been this way for 2 years - Let's fix it (finally).
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[@rickyglen0227]

I never use old parts. I would have waited for the right parts. I don't like doing it twice. Good video, Thank you

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yeah, that's a good strategy for sure. So far I've dodged the bullet. It's been 3 years and several miles and it's doing well.

[@outdoorzone]

A baby pool from DG works great as a catch pan! You will never miss again! Thx for video!!!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Dang, that's a good idea.

[@j.r.w7636]

Man I was ready to pay dam near 1000 bucks for the belt pulley and all wheels to be done. But thanks to you I did it in my driveway for about 300 thanks man.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Glad to help

[@dustinkm691]

My truck is doing the same thing. Thanks for video man

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Bring it over, we'll fix it

[@IronAntOilpatch]

Excellent!! Thanks for the help!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

No worries!

[@Jstanley62]

I run a shop and think your video was great for some one that can try and fix at there own garage.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks man, I appreciate it!

[@jeffpalmer5502]

Just put a new alternator on mine today. 177k . Haven’t had a tensioner failure yet . I took that front cowling off my air cleaner . Kept clogging with snow and noticed quicker spool up. Good vid !

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Quicker spool huh? Guess I'll remove mine too. One thing the 6.0 lacks is a quick spool-up.

[@jeffpalmer5502]

@@ProjectTimeGarage yeah I took mine off right after the snow clog ,fairly easy to put back on , but the intake tube goes up against a little tiny hole so I drilled some more holes there ,my air cleaners been open face ever since with no issues.

[@laredokarl]

I don’t know why mine has two alternators which means double the tensioners. Geez. Great video. Thanks.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Dual alternators was a thing, especially with the ambulance package. Best thing is you have all the charging.

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Great video.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks!

[@juanbrito-nina2877]

Thanks for this video. Really helped a ton! Sub'd

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks!!

[@nathanalitz4841]

With a ratcheting end wrench, you can sneak that out without removing the fan shroud, just need to take the battery out.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Good to know, thanks for the tip!!

[@mattclark7748]

CHINA......... I just knew when you started transferring pulleys something else would just not quit work out just the way you wanted it too. Feel your pain. Good job dude

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yep, China. Should have just bought the Ford stuff. I knew better.

[@unknownindividual731]

I didn't see a kickstand on the new tensioner, either. You could have just as easily, just bought some American made replacement bearings for your tensioner. A lesson I've learned is if you have another vehicle to drive, always take the defective part with you when you go to pick up a replacement part. It's a lot easier to compare parts on the auto parts guy's counter than on your workbench 10 miles away and then, make another trip.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yeah, I actually broke my own rule on that one. I generally buy Motorcraft stuff for these trucks. In this case, I had purchased the tensioner over a year prior to making this video and it bit me big time. You're 100% right, though, I would have been easy to just source a couple of Timken or BCA bearings and been done with it!

[@BruinHerr-bj7uk]

Or if you live in Montana it might be a 120 mile round trip to the auto parts store! Ask me how I know.

[@jnlbrooks]

so here is a question for you, i have that chirping noise coming from my motor and thought it was a pully but to be sure i removed the belt and it was still there so after doing some listening the chirping is coming from under the driver side valve cover it seems!! have you ever encountered this type of issue before and if so what did you find was the issue please?? also where are you located?? thanks

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Do some research on 6.0 lifter failure. That sounds exactly like what you're describing to me. If that's the case I would not drive it until it's fixed. When the lifter seizes, it will send metal through everything. You're most likely looking an an engine at that point. If you catch it early, you can just do lifters and push rods. I would take it to someone who does a lot of 6.0 stuff. My recommendation is Bill Hewitt at Powerstroke Specialty just outside Atlanta, GA.

[@HectorHernandez-tc3qi]

My 6.0 had the same squeak. Thought it was the belt or belt tensioner. Turns out it was my water pump leaking on the belt and causing it to squeak. Because the squeak will go away about 2 minutes into driving. If it was the belt tensioner then it wouldn’t go away and continue as you drive along

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

It had a Motorcraft water pump about a year ago. Doing this tensioner did fix it. I've put about 3500 miles on it since this video was filmed.

[@kurtkarasch8768]

the tensioner you bought is supposed to come with a shorter bolt for installation. check the box.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Looks like my typical luck. Missing parts from something I bought long ago, lol.

[@hossfarran6327]

How would I know if my belt pulley tensioner is working properly. My vt365 engine pulley tensioner jumps a little up down while engine is running. I don't hear any squeaks though. Was wondering if that means it's normal or I shouldn't see any movement. Thank you

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Some deflection is normal when running. They all do it.

[@hossfarran6327]

@@ProjectTimeGarage thank you sir!!

[@outdoorzone]

What’s the sign of an idler or pulley going out!!! Is it kind of a knock sound??

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Usually a chirp/rattle kind sound.

[@zackstaa7826]

Question: if you’re going to replace the belt and tensioner, could I simply just cut the serpentine belt off instead of messing with the clip

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Absolutely. I've done it too many times to count. Just make sure you know the belt routing before you cut it.

[@nathanalitz4841]

It will break the tab and case on the tensioner, just did it 😡

[@smoothoperator1663]

this was nothing compared to changing the belt on my 05 powerstroke e350 van lol

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Oh man, I don't envy you one bit. Those vans are tough.

[@NickW90]

Helpful video but I’m not sure why you removed your air box

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Eh, it takes about 5 seconds so it doesn't hurt to have more room rather than less room.

[@NickW90]

@@ProjectTimeGarage my point was that it’s not in the way to do the job, at least for me but all good

[@jessebatallas1217]

Friend help what belt number you install on that vehicle

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

K081265HD

[@robertsmith8282]

Why not replace the whole tensioner?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Well, that was the original intention of the video. As you see, things didn't go as expected.

[@chriswithrow3107]

Even though it's a 6.0, I'll give ya a like. Friggin love the way they sound but just too much negative rep 😐

[@chriswithrow3107]

Also that is a super nice looking interior, damn, my 99 needs some of those!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks, I try hard to keep it in nice shape.

[@navyseabee7245]

change out that serpentine belt, its dry rotted!!!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Already done.

[@BruinHerr-bj7uk]

Dude, what’s with the Porn music?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Eh, my channel was small at the time, so I didn't have a lot of options for music. Did what I could.

[@scottanguiano6550]

656 he farted

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

You sure that was the only time?

[@michaelduenas1364]

Get to the F’in point dude 🤦‍♂️

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

There is a little slider at the bottom of the screen. That is used to move around in the video. Give it a try.

[@antonchigurh7279]

No music necessary neither do I need a history of your f****** truck

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Tons of other videos out there man. I suggest you watch some of those instead.