Stretch Belt Removal and Installation

[@jeffthomas5866]

As an FYI, when your stretch belt is on the back/inside part of the pulley, this tool is useless.

[@jondoyle24]

Phenominal, straight to the point video! Simple exanations. Clear video. And u never rambled once like moat others do lol. You rock!

[@kpy3p]

Straight to the point and simple. TY sir.

[@jw7570]

Great video. Direct step by step instructions!!!!

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kag1444]

Thank you! This tool saved me a ton of time…

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Glad it helped!

[@rakeember]

great, hadn't gotten the installer was using other method but your tutorial cement the need. keep up the good info

[@johnmartell807]

Great video direct and to-the-point thank you

[@danielgarcia4477]

Lot better than my fingers with screwdriver. Thanks for a great video..

[@MrSamPhoenix]

Great video man, was having this crazy problem installing a water pump belt on a 2020 Kia Optima (2.4L 4-cylinder) the other day. I hope this tool can help out with this.

[@달사남]

That's really cool. I wonder if this tool can be used for 2020 Hyundai Santafe.

[@Scottacado]

What’s a good way to get the last groove? It’s being stubborn and not seating itself

[@alansnider6365]

Very well done, great help.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Thank you!

[@ronaldpum]

Thanks for the clear video!!!!

[@nutlangsworld]

Excellent video thank you !!!

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

You are welcome!

[@F.U.andS.T.F.U]

Never knew they came up with something different than belt tensioner. When did they start doing this?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

I think sometime back around 2000-2005ish. I may be off a bit.

[@F.U.andS.T.F.U]

@@BarboursAutoHelp thanks

[@commonwealthclick7210]

Would this work for 2010 Range Rover ?

[@jrock-xs9vp]

Wow your video was great thanks much .

[@SSTR87]

Thanks. I need edthis video for my daughter and her boyfriend since I’m not there to do it

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Glad It was helpful.

[@be-radc5275]

So how does this tool work if the belt is riding on the inner most crankshaft pulley?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

It doesn't. Most likely zip ties will be needed.

[@vanessalima5538]

Can you use this to get a normal serp belt to go on if it's being stubborn/ the tensioner doesn't allow much room for movement?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

I wouldn't use it for a regular belt. They are not designed to stretch like stretch belts are..

[@davidmartin2566]

What is the size that goes on ratchet to turn pulley?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Depends on what you are working on. If you're not sure just try different sockets till one fits.

[@joseywales1192]

Whats the caution for doing this with a manual?

[@SCALDIE-]

Good video, mate.

[@shunstacks6422]

Does the car need to be in neutral

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Yes, as mentioned in the description of the video.

[@jsteez7656]

Wow I’ve been fighting these my whole life

[@chuckwalla2967]

You can also just snip off the old belt.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Absolutely! That's my preferred method. However, a lot of times I have to reuse them so I have to remove them.

[@BlackSunEMT]

Great video bro

[@JimmyJohnson-ub4rt]

Great video thank you sir

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Very welcome

[@williamcunningham1614]

Thank you.

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

You're welcome!

[@theeternalretrofuture4664]

Thanks

[@marcokawar5459]

Love this tool

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

It really is a great tool.

[@n86121]

Okay to use on V belts for AC and alternator? Replacing alternator belt 84 Alfa spider can lead to removing radiator! If OKAY, will post to Alfa bulletin board

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

This tool is made to be used specifically with "stretch belts". Unless the belt is a stretch belt then I'd say no. I'm not aware of any "V" style that are "stretch belts". It's my understanding that stretch belts have only been around for a decade...ish....

[@RaduMichael]

That's genius.😊

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Love this tool!

[@JamesPetit1]

Great video, thanks

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

My pleasure!

[@Siouxperman]

Tool name??

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Link is in description.

[@kamranahmed6800]

fantastic thanks

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Most welcome!

[@dereksears1814]

Very useful

[@416Hubert]

Awsome

[@markochman75]

Wouldn’t that stretch the new belt?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Yes, but it's designed to do this.

[@markochman75]

@@BarboursAutoHelp I think it’s an awesome tool? Especially when I have to get to my tensioning screw, on my Chrysler Concorde LXI? Pain in the ass! Absolutely no room to get a wrench, in there? I love it!

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Just to be clear. The belt is designed to stretch. It's a belt that is made differently than your standard belt. It would not be appropriate to use this tool on a regular serpentine belt.

[@markochman75]

@@BarboursAutoHelp Oh, I see? That’s what I was wondering? It’s a special belt, you have to purchase, also? Along with the belt extractor?

[@racyfreeman317]

Wouldn't a screwdriver or something similar do the same job?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

It could be done. But it's hard to do without damaging the belt or a pulley. The tool makes it a lot easier and helps to do a better job. But, heck, even zip ties work too.

[@ohioedde]

wow - used :Your own money ? what a novel idea = have you moved into your "own" home ?? did you get your finger caught ?

[@BarboursAutoHelp]

Calm down, friend. It was said to make the point that the video wasn't sponsored. Creators have to do it.