Toyota 2JZ serpentine belt tensioner replacement IS300/GS300/SC300

[@wadebyers2661]

Great video, this helped me tackle the tensioner on my GS300 even with the leaf blower blasting behind you. Id like to add to anyone doing this, it was fairly simple to remove the power steering pump to get that pesky allen head bolt on the lower drivers side. 3 14mm nuts and allowed me to loosen the bolt without fear of stripping.

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Glad you got it sorted. My landscaper had that thing on the limiter the entire time lol. I was trying to wait him out but it was taking too long.

[@modernsurvivalarkansas2287]

Solid video, going to be very helpful for me when my tensioner comes in.

[@blanked_out_chin]

For any future watchers looking for TORQUE SPECS of the 3 bolts, he says: 15 ft·lb

[@alexbenton243]

Great video, really appreciated you noting the screw sizes and tricks for getting around difficult angles.

[@hipdaddybling07]

Just wanted to add that if you are a bit of a pro and willing to tackle the project, then the bearing in the tensioner pulley is replaceable and a common size. You'll need a vice and some big socket sizes to push out the bearing and push in a new one. This can be done if the auto-tensioner is still working correctly, but the bearing has a noise. I watched a quick pulley bearing guide video and was able to tackle it without needing to purchase a whole new tensioner.

[@henryman4643]

Love the detail! Gonna tackle this myself now! Thanks so much

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Thanks for watching! If you are at all interested in modding your is300 or GS300 check my other channel out in the link in the description.

[@RedHaloManiac95]

My belt just started slipping on the tensioner and rubbing making a loud sound. Glad it’s a 45 minute job.

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Make sure it’s that and not the harmonic balancer. Those will fail with age and rub on the lower plastic cover as well.

[@RedHaloManiac95]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepair well my dad looked at it when I gave it a Rev and the belt slipped towards the engine and rubbed on the metal of the tensioner. I don’t recall it being very stiff when I changed the belt a few months ago. Regardless, it looks like a quick fix, I’m gonna stick some rags in there so the screws don’t fall in the abyss. Probably needs to be done regardless

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

It’s probably right on. Just wanted to double check.

[@MRMAN-wb1tv]

*Glad all of my stickers on my 2004 are there. Some things are even in Japanese ( no translation ). Comes in handy when changing the v-belt or needing the evap, or wiring diagram.*

[@takinickmakazdy]

Is it possible to replace only a bearing in tensioner ? I guess 6203 C3 bearing ? I heard like that

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

There might be a chance. Although I haven’t tried it. You would have to get the old bearing out to match it up with a new bearing. However it’s not always the bearing. The spring inside can fatigue over time and not provide provide proper tension on the belt.

[@skkrrtskrrt1470]

I suggest a telescoping magnet even better if you can push on something and it has a claw that extends I've had a lot of luck with that over the years parts store a camera that looks like a snake be careful with the coils small Springs Fallout into the spark plug hole compressed air works you may be able to use compressed air to get

[@obxurv]

I'm assuming once the belt is off, one is able to to remove the power steering pump pulley, and replace? Thanks

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Yes

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Provided you have enough room to pull it off.

[@858slider]

What are your thoughts on auto zone or pep boys Vs Toyota tensioner. I know everyone, OEM is the best just thinking budget rn

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

OEM is best but if you can’t afford one right now. Nothing wrong with fixing the broken one with any parts store part. That’s what is on my buddies GS300. Been on there for about 3 years now without issues. I think his is from Orielly.

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Also, if you are at all inter in modifying your gs300/is300, check out my other channel In the description. Thanks for watchingz

[@patricktuson]

What are the symptoms that cause you to change your tensioner?

[@hipdaddybling07]

Squeaky belt. Bearing noise when the belt is off. Free spin it and listen to what it sounds like. I understand it should turn a bit and be silent.

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

That’s about it right there. ^

[@unknownuser-ff2xx]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepaircan this cause some sort of knocking sound? it sounds like it’s coming from there

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

With this motor, that could likely be a failing timing belt tensioner. You can confirm this by removing the serpentine belt and then starting the engine. DISCLAIMER, please only run the the motor from completely cold when doing this and only let it run for a minute tops. You should know your answer right away.

[@esiccv]

Dude I freakin love you!! Great video 👍🏻 Do you have picture of how belt goes?

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Scroll down to the 4th diagram I believe. Picture “G00095815” www.2carpros.com/diagrams/lexus/is-300/2002

[@ThatGuyFromThatOneApp]

Same motor but the steps are different for an IS300 because the engine bay is tighter, the coolant reservoir is basically touching cover

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

I do my is300 exactly the same way.

[@Steezexo]

My battery light was coming on checked my belt for any play and it wasnt tight felt like i could pull it off w my bare hands should i replace tensioner with belt or just the belt?

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Should replace the tensioner and belt.

[@lexusthangs9624]

Wow compare to how mine looks terrible no wonder my belt kept coming off .. my tensioner does not look black anymore lol

[@richhdollazz]

What size ball end allen did you use? I have a 1995 gs300 and trying to get the bottom cover off so I can expose the pulley and replace it but I don’t have that Allen wrench you pulled out with the ball end so I can’t even get the plastic cover off sadly plz help lol…

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Hmm, good question. I think it’s a 5mm. Side note: if you’re into modding your GS, check out my other channel that’s in the description.

[@richhdollazz]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepairdang you actually replied thanks man I got the cover off unfortunately the Allen wrench didn’t work my screw was stripped so I used a bolt extractor and got that bad boy out haha.😂 I replaced everything got it all on there now I’m hearing a little tap noise but it doesn’t sound like a rod knock or piston slap

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

@richhdollazz when did you have your timing belt done last? Sometimes bad tensioners allow the belt to slap around. On the serpentine or timing belt

[@munnavisuals4189]

I changed mine, whenever I turn on AC, its making weird noise. Started happening after i changed it.

[@skkrrtskrrt1470]

The belt diagram should be a sticker on the front of the car on a GS

[@theoreece6154]

Great video

[@Tactical_Response_Team]

is there anyway I can bypass the ac compressor pully cause my ac compressor fully keeps eating my belt. its jumping off that pulls for some reason. My ac is fried hasn't worked for a while so I'm fixing to get an ac unit soon. But is there anyway I can bypass the ac compressor pully smaller belt? thanks.

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

You would have to try and come up with some different type of belt routing with a shorter belt.

[@Tactical_Response_Team]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepair Mines keeps jumping off the compressor pully. I cleaned the Pully assembly’s with grease lightning degreaser and with a toothbrush. I put on a new belt cause mines was shredded…

[@mikejamieson419]

How did u know it needed replacing? I’m getting a intermittent grinding sound coming from timing cover area could it be this? Could it be power steering pulley? (Does it have bearings?) thnks great vid btw

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Your harmonic balancer might but going bad rubbing on the front of the plastic covers.

[@mikejamieson419]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepair replaced that about yr and s half ago, old one just rotted off while driving lol

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

@@mikejamieson419 lol, yep you’ll have that. It is possible for the timing belt tensioner to be failing. It would be bad for that to break. There is also an idler pulley in there that could be going bad. It’s honestly very hard for me to know without being there as a noise coming from the front of the motor could be many things.

[@mikejamieson419]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepair I believe I gave mechanic a new idler pulley when he did my belt on the is 300 2 yrs ago gonna order a tensioner

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Well if you are able to take it to the mechanic, let him try and find the noise so you can avoid just throwing parts at it. If you had the timing belt done about 2 years ago, then the kit should have come with a new tensioner and a new idler pulley.

[@domo9498]

I have an issue with my new tenisioner. I have the bekt ready to go but i cant release the tension to get the belt back on... any ideas cheers

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

What do you mean? You will relieve tension the same way you did to take the belt off.

[@patrickdabs]

The threads that the tension adjustment bolt goes into are probably stripped. The threads on the tensioner are aluminum and the bolt is steel so they are very sensitive to being over torqued, and it’s not hard to over torque since they’re only supposed to get 28ft-lbs.

[@cocusojimenez4499]

If your drive belt is being chewed from the top would u suggest replacing the tensioner or to just get pulleys aligned

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

What do you mean from the top?

[@cocusojimenez4499]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepair so the belt has teeth and is flat on top the top part is where it shows the wear

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

If it is old from normal wear, you can just replace it.

[@cocusojimenez4499]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepair its a new belt just placed a new crankshaft pulley in as well after 6 days my belt is being worn from the smooth sode

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Possibly have a pulley out of alignment or a bad tensioner. However the smooth side of the belt will get smoother and smoother as it is used

[@stevegee8891]

Good to know. Thanks for the video

[@Randyrene305]

Hello I have a question My nephew gs belt tends to slip. He changed the tensioner that holds the belt above the harmonic balancer. It still does the same thing. Any idea of what it could be? Please help lol. I’m Trying to get my nephews car on the road

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Is it squealing? How are you determining that it’s slipping?

[@lexusthangs9624]

Does it get to close to the pulley next to it when is bad?

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

The spring inside could get weak over time. Not common though. They tend to make noise or the bearing goes bad.

[@lexusthangs9624]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepair thank you it’s all fixed now 🙏🏾

[@MONST3RSPOON3R]

Not the smartest when it comes to cars but don’t you have to do the timing when you take that belt off? Cause I have to replace mine but worried to do the timing my self

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

No timing belt replacement required. The timing belt is further inside under the timing covers.

[@asteez8566]

Do u have a video of the noise it made?

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

I don’t. They can make slapping noises or ticking noises mostly.

[@sleephelp638]

Would you know how to go about that?

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

You will probably need to cut the belt off and buy a new belt and tensioner.

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Be very careful when you do this because the tensioner will want to spring back up very fast

[@olvidate4]

Why did you change the tensioner.?

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

The tensioner failed causing noise.

[@michaelcanadezo2629]

What is the correct torque spec?

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

15 ft. Lbs.

[@lexusthangs9624]

Do you have to align it?

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Align what?

[@lexusthangs9624]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepair the pulley

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

No. Just install the new one and that’s it

[@lexusthangs9624]

Thanks is cause mine froze so i thought I had to do some else

[@Double_es]

If you listen closely, you can hear a weed whacker 😂👂🏼👂🏼👂🏼👂🏼

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Yep, landscapers gotta work. Not sure how funny that is though lol.

[@Double_es]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepair it was a joke but yeah just wrong timing. I appreciate your help.

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

@@Double_es you’re all good.

[@bjimbosld]

The belt routing is on the hood.

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Not always. Cars get in accidents and don’t have original hoods. Stickers also wear off or get painted over.

[@sleephelp638]

My tensioner bolt is free spinning so I can’t get the belt off

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Not sure how else you will be able to get it off. Aside from cutting the belt.

[@MRMAN-wb1tv]

Go old school and use a crow bar.

[@vandarachim5308]

Your tensioner bolt spinning free because the tensioner thread where the bolt bolted into it round up (no more thread)- bad design by enginer using clockwise torquing the screw to release belt tension resultant in overtorque the screw wearing the thread: you need to retap new thread with right size of screw or Buy whole tensioner with pulley which it is a big job. Other car using square slot on tensioner arm to release belt tension Without damaging thread

[@RedHaloManiac95]

2:44 there goes your 10mm

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Lol yep.

[@Adam-FR]

End of the video repeats the intro.

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Lol you’re right. That has happened to me on a couple videos. I must not have been paying attention while editing. Thanks.

[@kadhmkazem5586]

👍💯💪

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Hey you might be interested in my other channel. Go check it out. It’s in the link in the description.

[@schassis_eddi]

14:53 what…

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Lolz too lazy to fix it.

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