DIY : Serpentine Belt "hope this helps"
03-05-10, 01:52 PM
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03-08-10, 02:16 PM
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If the bearing on the pulley feels bad when you get the belt off, you may want to consider going a little farther to remove the tensioner to replace the bearing. A new bearing cost less than $20. Toyota wants $170 for a new tensioner. You will need to remove the upper timing belt cover, remove the tensioner (3 bolts). Then remove the pulley from the tensioner and pound the old bearing out and carefully pound a new one back in. For my 2001 GS300 the bearing number was 6203DUL1.
03-08-10, 03:38 PM
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Does anyone know the part number for the gatorback belt for a gs300. Also does anyone think I should pay a little extra and get an oem? Also is there any specific torque setting on the bolt when I retighten it. Sorry, Ive never done this before and I want to know what im getting into before my car is sitting dead in the driveway 
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Actually you do not want to take the bolt off. You apply pressure to the bolt to get the tensioner pulley to pivot. Once it pivots, it will provide enough slack for you to slide the belt off. And I believe you turn it CW (it's been awhile).
If the bearing on the pulley feels bad when you get the belt off, you may want to consider going a little farther to remove the tensioner to replace the bearing. A new bearing cost less than $20. Toyota wants $170 for a new tensioner. You will need to remove the upper timing belt cover, remove the tensioner (3 bolts). Then remove the pulley from the tensioner and pound the old bearing out and carefully pound a new one back in. For my 2001 GS300 the bearing number was 6203DUL1.
If the bearing on the pulley feels bad when you get the belt off, you may want to consider going a little farther to remove the tensioner to replace the bearing. A new bearing cost less than $20. Toyota wants $170 for a new tensioner. You will need to remove the upper timing belt cover, remove the tensioner (3 bolts). Then remove the pulley from the tensioner and pound the old bearing out and carefully pound a new one back in. For my 2001 GS300 the bearing number was 6203DUL1.
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2002 GS430 Serpentine belt - SIMPLE!!!
I just replaced my belt. I bought one from pep boys for ~$30. Took 2 minutes to install.
I took one screw out and the air dam pulled right off, then with a 14MM socket, I pulled UP on the belt tensioner. The belt pulled right off, and the diagram on the box was accurate.
I just saved myself ~$100.
This is the easist DIY i've ever seen!!! Just do it.
If you are in San Diego... I'll do yours for $25.
I took one screw out and the air dam pulled right off, then with a 14MM socket, I pulled UP on the belt tensioner. The belt pulled right off, and the diagram on the box was accurate.
I just saved myself ~$100.
This is the easist DIY i've ever seen!!! Just do it.
If you are in San Diego... I'll do yours for $25.
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