2007-03-12 11:16:08 · 4 answers · asked by Natalie S 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Well if it's a 3.3L it has a chain ( No adjustment ) so it must be a 3.5L and those have a auto tensioner. if the belt is loose it is either worn out almost to the point of breaking or the water pump bearings are bad ( happens a lot )....OR the tensioner pulley assembly is broken behind the timing belt cover ( happens a lot) . if you have never done a belt on a 3.5L like yours, have it TOWED to a repair shop to be done. or you may end up hurting it worse than it is now.
Hope this answered your question
2007-03-12 18:59:47 · answer #1 · answered by Krezkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have a spring loaded tensioner it should adjust itself, if not you should only have a little bit of slack on the belt but not too loose.
2007-03-12 18:55:31 · answer #2 · answered by shefixescars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe they have automatic tensioners. So repoace the tensioner when you replace the belt.
2007-03-12 18:20:07 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you loosen the tensioner,so you can twist the belt with your fingers,half way.then tighten the tensioner.
2007-03-12 18:25:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋