While I am no mechanic, I have replaced spark plug wires, I installed a new radio, and replaced a radiator hose. I have a squeaky belt on my 2000 Honda Civic, how hard would it be for me to replace it?
2007-11-19 04:52:00 · 17 answers · asked by Laura S 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
there is what is called a belt tensioner it a springy thing that is putting tension on the belt. you can see that it has a wheel that is pushing on the belt but it seemingly has no other use well you have to use a wrench to pull this back and release the tension on the belt you can then take the belt off and you are going to have to pull it back to put the new belt on DON'T waist your money on dressings It will cost you the same amount for a brand new belt plus if your old belt is that old it could be cracked and no good anyways so just replace it. if you go to pepboys one with a service center and purchase your belt there then go to the service center area and tell one of the mechanics that you can't afford to pay a mechanic to do the work but could you show me how so that I could do it myself they are usually very friendly and will be obliged to point you in the right direction. heck some of them might even say it will only take a second so they will do it for you. I would say you might have to show a little leg to get it done but that isn't true I am a guy and they were just as willing to help me out .
2007-11-19 05:22:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since it has gotten cold out, might just be the belt slipping due to the cold. Like the one guy said, try a can of belt dressing. Can be found at any auto parts store. Even if you have some tire shine around, while engine is running, that can be sprayed onto the belt area to lube it.
If the squeak comes back in a day or so by either product, then yes, replace the belt.
Without getting into details the best thing to do is just pick up a Haynes manual at the auto parts store on your year, make and model car. It will walk you through every single repair item on your car. Well worth the $20, specially if you do your own repairs. It will save you a bundle.
2007-11-19 05:00:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not too hard. My husband and I replaced mine. I own a Pontiac Sunfire and it had instructions on how the to properly install the belt on the inside of the hood of the car. Have you checked there? It should just be a series of black and white pictures with arrows showing which way to run the belt.
It'd be easier to tell you if I knew what type of car you own. If you don't find the drawings inside the hood then you could always go to google and type in your car's model and then 'how to put on belt' or something of that nature.
It's a lot cheaper to do it yourself then have a mechanic do it. Good luck!
2007-11-19 04:57:31 · answer #3 · answered by Due March 9th, 2010 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
first ingredient to do is re-regulate your belts. while properly adjusted they should have abut 5mm (0.5 inch) on the main deflection at its longest area once you provide it a functional push. Do all of them as new belts are meant to be readjusted after quarter-hour working. an ordinary attempt to be sure if its a belt noise is to have the engine working and tip some water on the belts. if the noise alterations then its a belt rigidity situation. If its been squeaking for to long that is going to bypass magnificent after which you will ought to swap it returned.
2016-11-12 02:32:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never done it on a Civic but generally they are easy, got to undo the alternator, slide it down, take the old belt off, put the new one on, slide the alternator back up, make sure there is enough play in the new belt, and tighten up the alternator.
2007-11-19 04:55:33 · answer #5 · answered by Shooter 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends where is the belt located. You may have to remove a lot of engine parts before you get to it. Is it worth your time and labor versus paying a mechanic to do it?
You make the call!
2007-11-19 04:57:26 · answer #6 · answered by Star T 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First try tensioning it, this is a 2 minute job and usually is all that is needed. Otherwise it shoul dbe relativly easy to put on anew belt yourself, although I am no expert at the Honda.
2007-11-19 04:56:02 · answer #7 · answered by psychopiet 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had a squeaky belt, i asked, and the guys told me to buy a can of 'Belt Dressing' and spray it on their, and the squeaking stopped!
2007-11-19 04:55:24 · answer #8 · answered by Emma Lemma Ding Dong 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would think so. I think most belts are easier to replace than spark plugs
2007-11-19 04:57:17 · answer #9 · answered by Googler 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not too hard, IF it needs replacing.
If it isn't glazed, cracked or broken-perhaps its squeeking because its loose. Often, this can be fixed by re-tensioning your alternator, then re-tightening it's positioning bolt within it's slotted bracket.
Sometimes, failing bearings (like in your water pump) squeel and can make your belts slip, too. Make sure this isn't your problem.
2007-11-19 05:00:05 · answer #10 · answered by omnisource 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋