Serpentine belt change suggestions

[cferrer56]

I'm planning on changing the serpentine belt on my 2003 Explorer XLT 4.0 FlexFuel with 152,000 mi. Any recommendations while doing this? Should I change the tensioner, idler pulley, water pump, etc.,???

 

[motc777]

I'm planning on changing the serpentine belt on my 2003 Explorer XLT 4.0 FlexFuel with 152,000 mi. Any recommendations while doing this? Should I change the tensioner, idler pulley, water pump, etc.,???

I just changed my serpentine belt about a month ago. I decided at the time to not change out my tensioner. About 2 weeks later I heard a rattling sound and found out that my tensioner was giving out.

I would say replace both the belt and tensioner at the same time. They are not expensive.

 

[cferrer56]

Thanks motc777. Its kinda what I was thinking.

 

[mikeinri]

Always replace the tensioner with the belt. Always...

Mike

 

[MunkeyTX]

Dude, easy-peasy:
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=5536032&cc=1427767

While your at it...when was the last time you changed your radiator hoses?

 

[Tyleryac]

Change the idler pulley as well if it is original.

 

[cferrer56]

Thanks

Thanks to all for your advice. Plan on changing belt, tensioner, and idler pulley as one. I will take a closer look at all the cooling system components though.

 

[Sweersa]

I did my serpentine belt, tensioner, and idler pulley a month or so ago. I couldn't find the OEM pulley on RockAuto so I went with a compatible AC Delco one. All other parts are Motorcraft. I still hear a noise in the front when idling in cold temperatures, so I may have to tackle something else to stop that sound. (Sort of a rattle, starts after idling for 45 seconds or so on really cold days)