replacing belts on ls3, give some pointers please
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 464
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From: San Jose CA
replacing belts on ls3, give some pointers please
want to replace my belts just because i'm at 54.000mls for peace of mind.
I found many threads about the belt sizes, etc, (and many HB references
)
but no "how to" for replacing the belts on a ls3 (2009).
ordered gy gatorbacks, appears to be the preferred option here, (according to my forum research 4040410 + 4060798).
hope you can give me a few pointers so I can start this as prepared as possible:
serpentine belt:
- I assume I should move the intake air filter assy out of the way first, which should give me good view as well as access to the tensioner,
- move the tensioner to take off belt,
- what size tool and what tool to use best for this?
ac belt:
- similar to above but:
- where is the tensioner?
- how to access it best?
- what size tool and what tool best to use?
let me know, anything helps
I found many threads about the belt sizes, etc, (and many HB references
)but no "how to" for replacing the belts on a ls3 (2009).
ordered gy gatorbacks, appears to be the preferred option here, (according to my forum research 4040410 + 4060798).
hope you can give me a few pointers so I can start this as prepared as possible:
serpentine belt:
- I assume I should move the intake air filter assy out of the way first, which should give me good view as well as access to the tensioner,
- move the tensioner to take off belt,
- what size tool and what tool to use best for this?
ac belt:
- similar to above but:
- where is the tensioner?
- how to access it best?
- what size tool and what tool best to use?
let me know, anything helps
Tolero Apto Victum
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From: Woodlands TX
OP: If you have any problems with your belt tensioner or would like a better part, IMO, take a look at this one - http://store.katechengines.com/bille...sioner-p2.aspx
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 464
Likes: 17
From: San Jose CA
yeah, thanks for kicking me
, actually saw the serpentine video the other day too but somehow missed the ac belt video. serpentine belt:
ac belt:
many thanks to "froggy"
bottom line as I see it:
- move away the air cleaner assy on the ls3,
- use 15mm socket/wrench for each tensioner,
- need to do the ac belt from underneath,
- someone with a helping hand would make things easier,
now i'm waiting for the belts to arrive and the time to spare...
