2008-2016 1.4L Chevrolet Cruze - Serpentine Belt and Tensioner Pulley Replacement

[@michaelcochrane3248]

Went to start my car leaving the hospital with my twins snapped the belt walked to the auto store 4 miles for the tools you described and parts used the tire jack to hold the motor up and was able to change everything in the parking lot because of your video so thank you

[@baumer8425]

Great video, thank you. Good camera angles and straight to the point.

[@ethangreer2381]

It is pretty common for the tensioner spring to break off when removing the tensioner? I took mine off and I started on the bolt at the bottom spring park. And it shot off and broke. Did I do it wrong?

[@YOUCANIC]

Hi there! It sounds like you may have encountered a common issue when removing the tensioner spring. At Youcanic, our goal is to empower you with the necessary resources to tackle car maintenance confidently. We recommend you take a look at our comprehensive guides and use our powerful YOUCANIC scanner for further assistance. For a more in-depth understanding, refer to our available factory repair manuals. We are here to support you throughout your car maintenance journey. For any further queries, don't hesitate to reach out to us on our website: www.youcanic.com. Keep on driving safely!

[@M70ACARRY]

You stick a pin thru the tensioner. It goes into a little hole in the block. Keeps that from happening.

[@M70ACARRY]

There's a hole in the tensioner that you stick a pin thru into a hole on the block. It prevents the spring pressure from bounding the tensioner out.

[@tebae735]

Question so if I just need to replace the tensioner and not the belt can I do this without removing the motor mount?

[@YOUCANIC]

Absolutely, you can replace the tensioner without removing the motor mount. While every car model might have a slight difference, in most cases, it is totally doable. If you need any further guidance regarding this, YOUCANIC offers a wealth of information and resources to assist you. Check out our website here: www.youcanic.com. You'll also find our Full System Scanner, a tool to help diagnose any car issues you may have: www.youcanic.com/scanner. Navigate to our platform and ask all the car-related questions you want, our aim at YOUCANIC is to make car repairs understandable and accessible to all car owners.

[@edougie3000]

Ayeeee thanks for posting this.

[@danz58]

Well done.

[@swaggindragon370]

Will this fix the rattling noises I hear everytime I turn the a/c on in the car?

[@ejdadj69]

I did this job, but the belt still isn't very tight. I did remove the pin, or actually it fell out when I released the tension to put the new belt on.

[@robertalbert623]

Can it be done with the car on ramps working grom the bottom

[@M70ACARRY]

Yes, easier from top, though

[@Leah.Something]

I just installed a new tensioner and I'm not able to release the tension to get the new belt on. I'm not surprised by that part because I don't have a lot of leverage or weight to put behind it, but is there a way around that? Another method of getting the belt on without having to find someone to loosen the tension for me? Thanks!

[@YOUCANIC]

Thanks for reaching out! At Youcanic, we understand your challenges as a car owner and aim to assist you. The tension on a new tensioner could be quite strong. However, majorly it requires the right technique rather than weight to release it. This process and more is covered in our detailed factory repair manuals, available at www.youcanic.com for your ease. We invite you to explore our extensive resources and we're here to support your car ownership journey. For further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out on our website. Happy car tinkering!

[@halfway2heaven2]

Hi! New Subscriber here! What is the name of the hose right above the alternator in your video, near the belt? That needs to be replaced also on my 2011 while replacing the belt 🥴. That one busted on me and what looked like coolant, was everywhere 😞. Thanks!

[@chino.buildz]

Question should the water pump pulley spin?

[@YOUCANIC]

Hi there! Yes, the water pump pulley should spin as it is connected to the serpentine belt system. When the engine is running, all your pulleys should be rotating. In case you encounter any issues, feel free to consult our vast range of free resources and guides at www.youcanic.com. Remember, at Youcanic, our goal is to make car maintenance easier for you. We even provide access to factory repair manuals if you need them. Don't hesitate to drop us a question on our site if you need any further assistance. We're here to support you in your car ownership journey!

[@ejdadj69]

I'm pretty sure he was referring to when the belt is off and the engine not running. I have the same question. ​@@YOUCANIC

[@troysmith3713]

I replaced the belt on mine and it shredded again a week later but it was smoking first how do i figure out which one wasn't spinning and creating that friction?

[@YOUCANIC]

Thanks for your question! To troubleshoot which pulley isn't spinning, causing your belt to shred, there might be a more comprehensive guide available on our platform - Youcanic. We pride ourselves on empowering car owners with free resources, and we are always here to support you through your car ownership journey. Please don't hesitate to reach out to Youcanic directly if you need any further assistance. We also offer detailed factory repair manuals which could be very useful for your situation. Visit our website for more info www.youcanic.com.

[@Jpcar1984]

Did you replace the tensioner?

[@troysmith3713]

@@Jpcar1984yea I replaced the valve cover yesterday actually with the right torque sequence and inch lb torque. It’s still leaking I’m getting smoke from somewhere between my passenger side headlight and the turbo.

[@troysmith3713]

@@Jpcar1984it only smokes after reaching operating temp when I drive it a while when the engines cold it drives perfectly fine.

[@NYslicknessGaming]

@@troysmith3713 Not a mechanic, but I just recently did a fix for a P0171 fix on my Cruze 2011 LTZ Turbo, with the catch can, new intake manifold and custom bypass. I had blown my pcv hose, intake manifold rubber seal and finally valve cover started whistling. All this just to say i'm familiar with a valve cover. You said you did a valve cover replacement recently, did you add gasket silicone to the 3 spots of the valve cover? I had a leak as well, but what I found out was my previous service center never added gasket silicone to the top, bottom and mid grab points near and around the bolts and I was leaking oil. There are gap points found on the metal on top and bottom on the left side where the bolts are where gasket silicone is required. Have you checked if this is where your leak is from? This is of course unrelated to the your belt situation. From one Cruze owner to the next, hope this helps or you find a solution to the issue.

[@keese-ve3fq]

Next time show us where u put the jack

[@dylanc7134]

oil pan

[@portagepete1]

To make a good video maybe next time video what the problem is.

[@YOUCANIC]

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