Toyota 1.8L Belt Tensioner Replacement-Toyota Matrix/Corolla/Pontiac Vibe

[@samanthaarden3592]

Thank you for the great video, very helpful! 😊

[@realcocula]

Thank you for the information

[@daveholte7658]

Great description of quality and non quality parts. I strive for as close to OEM as possible That is what I ran into last Sat. The 19mm head was starting to round off and the 19 mm socket just didn’t fit correctly. Have to ask Have you ever encountered a new tensioner that when installed , the Hydraulic Cylinder doesn’t move when you initially prime it 3-4 times before installing belt? Is the beefier part from Rock Auto? Thanks

[@MIFixItDad]

Yes, I got the new tensioner from Rock Auto. Never seen a tensioner that didn't move unless you forget to pull the little pin that might be in it, if equipped.

[@daveholte7658]

@ there is a pin inserted somewhere? No instructions in box. Watched a lot of You Tubes and never seen that mentioned. You are the 1st I have the new part will have to look. They A1 refunded me

[@marcosestrada2364]

What brand did you go with for the belt

[@MIFixItDad]

I think I ended up going with a Bando belt. They make a lot of OEM stuff

[@reynaldogonzalez8209]

I was changing the power steering pump and the same thing happened to me, the pivot nut broke, so I removed the screw at the top of the alternator and the one at the bottom just loosen it and also loosen the large screw on the tensioner to remove the belt and change the pump. , but I realized that the tensioner pulley is bad too, so I changed the pump, put the belt on and left the tensioner pulley for another time. So that the pivot nut does not break, first loosen the large screw of the tensioner and do what you have to do and tighten the screw again.

[@jimeagle1155]

Nice vid. My original tensioner broke in the same place when I went to remove the belt to replace. I am I hope the new one don't break or ill be SOL

[@MIFixItDad]

When you put force on the new one, do it slowly, very slowly. The piston on the end of the tensioner has to compress and it can only do so at a certain rate. These cheaper tensioners make you use very little force which means it takes many seconds for the piston to compress.

[@daveholte7658]

Best ever video of all Thanks dad Maybe you mentioned it What was the symptoms of why you had to replace the tensioner? I assume it is best to replace in pairs? Tensioner and Belt What or where do you recommend the best place to buy the best quality part and all parts for my Vibe I don’t like cheap parts. What do they mean about Engine Designation when ordering the part? How or where do I find this Example IZZFE Hope you have more Vibes videos Happy to subscribe

[@MIFixItDad]

@daveholte7658 thank you! I had a tensioner pulley squeaking so decided to go ahead and replace everything. I shop Rock Auto. Great prices and usually huge selection of vendors. The engine code could be anywhere on the engine but will usually be pretty obvious. For parts you usually only need to know year, model, and maybe engine size, sometimes transmission like auto or manual, and maybe AWD vs FWD.

[@daveholte7658]

@ do you advise to apply Never Seize to the threads when reinstalling the bolts? If a bolt should break or snap off. Where would one purchase these? Or would a hardware store suffice per the grade quality and hardness of the bolt?

[@MIFixItDad]

@daveholte7658 these don't have much torque on them so probably don't need it but if in doubt I've always had good luck with copper anti seize. I've never seen one of these break or get stuck

[@daveholte7658]

Just doing mine now. Is it mandatory to prime the new pension tensioner 3-4 times before installing belt?

[@daveholte7658]

Tightened main bolt and I don’t have any play. As you mentioned. Maybe too tight in main bolt?

[@cdotson0027]

what kind of tool did you use to get the stud back in?

[@MIFixItDad]

I just used my fingers to get it started. There was plenty of room and it went back in really easily.

[@Anthony_in_Bloomington_Indiana]

Sunday, July 25, 2021 A question for anyone: The tensioner bolt on my 2004 Corolla snapped. The car has 107,000 miles. It was a real project to get the broken bolt out of the engine block, with trying different drill bits and using a right angle drill attachment. I finally got the remains of the broken bolt out last night, woo hoo! Is it worth using Permatex anti-seize compound for aluminum on the new bolt? It's a 3 hour trip by bus and bicycle to buy a bottle from Menard's Hardware Store. Thank you much.

[@MIFixItDad]

It's a bit unusual for the bolt the tensioner pivots on to break, so I'm thinking that may have been an anomaly. Before putting in the tensioner, thread in and remove the new bolt several times until it feels very smooth. You shouldn't have to put in any anti-seize. If you have time to order some and have it delivered, then maybe do it just for the heck of it, but you shouldn't need it. Don't overtighten the new bolt also.