Saturn sl1 belt tensioner

[@rubencarlos7715]

I’m working on a Saturn and I knew this stuff but I kept watching because this guy is articulate and thorough Thanks after watching some of these idiots on utube it’s was nice to find your vid 👍

[@rubencarlos7715]

But I guess I shoulda proofread uh nice video

[@km6344]

"Ain't nobody got time for that"! I laughed mynass off when you said that! This was a great video! Most guys make you listen to a few minutes of music and fancy waste of time video, like they are a show on a tv channel, as well as always talk about what they already done to the car or what's in their garage, or what the weather is like today, blah.blah blah.. I watch these videos because I need to know how too!! And your video was precise and to the point with helpful suggestions and areas where u came across difficulties and how you over came them!! Awesome video! Thank you for sharing it!!!

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you for the great comment and watching the video

[@canheaton]

This is how you do it man! Great format for how you made this video. Also very helpful of course!

[@Dc423holly]

Thanks for the informative video. I'm preparing to change the serpentine belt on my sons 2001 sl2 so I figured I'd change the tensioner pulley and idler pulley as well. This will help me out a lot. Thanks.

[@RobertAcevedo-ip2yr]

Thank you. My belt just came loose because the tensioner came loose. I'll be working on this today. The last video I saw spent no time discussing the pulley and tensioner which seems to be my main issue. Hopefully, it goes well.

[@jeaninecalderon121]

AINT NO ONE GOT TIME FOR THAT 🤣😂😂 your video is great and no bullshit time like other videos.

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you 😁

[@wmsbrum]

The Gates tensioner makes a hell of a difference, my Duralast specials make it super difficult to get the pulley on again after you install the tensioner. I've had to put the pulley on and ratchet strap the tensioner down wards to get the pulley bolt in again!

[@alexbelle3941]

I finally find someone that works on the same year model as my Saturn thank you, liked and subbed.

[@geo8841]

Amazing job

[@artsisland1683]

Great Video, well done. Thanks!

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching

[@4ndroiddrewb0t24]

Thank you dood you’re the best I feel with your video I can do it ! 🖤

[@marktolbirt2999]

Okay I've got the LS2 model with a v6 motor I need to get the I don't know how the belt goes back on I can't get the tensioner to move with two wrenches it won't move swing is there a trick to it that I don't know

[@themechanic6117]

Did you change the tensioner or belt? How does it not move? How did you get the old belt off?

[@SteveRobReviews]

Was the gates pully a smaller diameter ? 👍👍

[@themechanic6117]

Just Measured the old one and looked at the spec sheet for the gates. They both are at 90mm

[@toroandrews]

Great video May I ask what are the bolts measurements for this work please?

[@BigDog50001]

Thumbs up Jonathan!

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you, did you get the sticker I sent?

[@ransompalinski5875]

So I have the same car same tensioner as your old one. The only one like that is ac Delco. Will anyone work as long as its compatible? I thought that if it is a grouped pulley on the side and replaced with groove pulley? The tensioner pulley on mine which looks the same as yours is a 76 mm that one you replaced with is a 90 mm one into size difference make a difference

[@thelionandchampion2644]

With the belt tensioner removed can the idler pulley be removed from the bottom? Thank you.

[@themechanic6117]

Yes I believe so. Its difficult to remember since its been a while

[@geo8841]

Any video on timing chain?

[@spacesuitor]

I am replacing the same part with a Gates as well, and I notice the design doesn't mate the surface like OEM, leaving an exposed gap, just like yours. Any update of problems with this vehicle?

[@themechanic6117]

So far no problems with the gates

[@williamhill7312]

Great video

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@neaituppi7306]

The tensioner I got doesn't even look like that. The bolt is recessed, which makes it impossible to just stick a 14mm belt extension bar down there.

[@themechanic6117]

Yes they'll look different depending on which brand you get

[@olenaerhardt7725]

In that new model of the Belt Tensioner can you remove the Pulley, like on the original one. I think it doesn't come off. I tried on a new BT I ordered (not original one) and the only thing you can do with that bolt on the pulley, it acts on the spring inside. Can you take it off?

[@thelionandchampion2644]

I have a question. When the belt tensioner is free of the belt and I spin the tensioner by hand it makes noise. Is there supposed to be any noise in the belt tensioner? Thank you.

[@themechanic6117]

If it sounds like a dry or damaged bearing id change it

[@emiliog2916]

mil gracias good video

[@robertbales5135]

Get your tensioners from O’Reilly auto parts. They will also give you a shorter belt that is the permanent fix is the correct belt.

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for the tip 👍

[@spelunkerd]

That's a funny weakness of ratcheting wrenches that can't be reversed. Like driving a car into a parking spot with no reverse gear, ha ha.

[@lawrencemaxwell6536]

nice job

[@themechanic6117]

Thank you

[@TheBetterManInBlack]

OEM pully bolt is 15, but the replacement I got hold of is a 14.

[@themechanic6117]

Yes aftermarket parts do sometimes change sizes

[@4x4play4]

OEM on a 2000sl is 14. if you are talking the middle one. no clue what the two holding it to the block are.

[@mieshaturner4322]

Love the comedy

[@themechanic6117]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@mieshaturner4322]

Could I do this the same way on my 2002 L100 series?

[@themechanic6117]

@@mieshaturner4322 if it has the same engine I don't see why not

[@melvinriddick7253]

What size wrench

[@Thepaolo98]

Hey bro is this the same as the 1998 saturn sc2? 😅

[@cristiancalvillo2789]

What do you do when you strip the tensioner ?

[@wmsbrum]

Replace it, the alternator wont charge the battery if the belt isnt tight!

[@RedpandaHDvideos]

Pulley bolt size?

[@1216veronica]

Would this make a clanking sound if it's bad? It seems like the sound disappears once it goes past 40 mph. Please help. Thanks

[@themechanic6117]

Its hard to say but i dont think the tensioner would cause the problem you're saying

[@1216veronica]

I see. Thank you.

[@Trials-and-Tribulations]

I have a 2001 Saturn its a sc2 with same sohc1.9 my belt failed on me Christmas night yay. Im planning to buy the belt from autozone. Could I get by just replacing the belt? Where did you buy the Gates tensioner? Advance Auto parts, Autozone GM dealer I need it asap Cause its my only car right now, need fix this before work

[@themechanic6117]

I got the gates tensioner from rockauto.com

[@themusicaldragon9597]

Is it still lasting? I bought it waiting for it to get here.

[@themechanic6117]

Yes the new tension is lasting. The AutoZone tensioner is garbage

[@themusicaldragon9597]

The mech a nic Thanks! it'll be here wednesday.

[@EXOVCDS]

That's a job that I can handle!

[@themechanic6117]

Anyone can handle 😂👍

[@clementgutierrez4556]

Amigo Yo Tengo Uno Saturn 98 sl2 ..me Pues Ayudar. Se Prende Y Apaga se Ahago

[@marlontucker5419]

What happen to the build??

[@themechanic6117]

Just haven't gotten around to putting out an update

[@kevinmelecio9488]

How much did you pay for that part? I have the same car

[@themechanic6117]

Can't remember but I got it from rockauto.com

[@deebear8071]

Ain’t no body got time for dat 😂

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

The new pulley looked like a smaller diameter. Does that matter? Also, I'd be hard pressed to give you a thumbs down!! Never! :)

[@themechanic6117]

I checked the spec sheet for the gates and it said 90mm , measured the old tensioner and it is also 90mm . Even it were a little smaller the tensioner would do it's job and take up the slack as long as it doesn't come in contact with anything. 👍

[@joeybuddy96]

That pulley that got pulled off looks like it's not even the right part.

[@notavailable9919]

Oem only, all the aftermarkets are garbage.

[@themechanic6117]

I agree

[@reklawauhsoj183]

go viral please.lmfao

[@themechanic6117]

Share the video and help me go viral👍😊

[@reklawauhsoj183]

Shure I'll be glad to share it.

[@themechanic6117]

💪👍I appreciate it

[@reklawauhsoj183]

thanks I will work on my alternator 2marow, so I ain't gotta pay anybody daaaaaaaaaaaaaaam it's lit.

[@themechanic6117]

💪 . The alternator comes out from down there . I've changed it a fee times. Not that bad