Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement near Ellicott City, Maryland

There are 50 RepairPal Certified locations for Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.

50 Results for Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement near Ellicott City, Maryland

Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement can be completed at all of these locations, along with other repairs and services.

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Meineke Total Car Care #814

4.4
(25)
0.35 mi
3425 N Chatham Rd
Ellicott City, MD
Closed
Opens 7:30 AM Tue
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CF Auto Care

4.5
(18)
0.48 mi
9109 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD
Closed
Opens 8:30 AM Tue
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Bumble Auto Service Center

4.4
(33)
1.46 mi
3243 Bethany Lane
Ellicott City, MD
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Tue
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AutoStream Car Care - Ellicott City

4.5
(892)
2.08 mi
4755 Dorsey Hall Dr
Ellicott City, MD
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Tue
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Precise Auto & Body

4
(25)
3.03 mi
9051 Red Branch Road | Suite M
Columbia, MD
Closed
Opens 7:00 AM Tue
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Columbia Auto Care & Car Wash

4.5
(1185)
4.51 mi
10611 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Tue
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MK Autoz

4.8
(15)
5 mi
5932 Baltimore National Pike
Catonsville, MD
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Tue
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Hickory Ridge Sunoco

4.4
(32)
5.89 mi
6440 Freetown Road
Columbia, MD
Closed
Opens 9:00 AM Tue
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AutoStream Car Care - Columbia

4.4
(763)
6 mi
7248 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Tue
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Hillmuth Certified Automotive of Columbia

4.6
(1067)
6.16 mi
6810 Oak Hall Ln
Columbia, MD
Closed
Opens 7:30 AM Tue
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Jay's Auto Service

4.6
(210)
6.21 mi
5506 Baltimore National Pike
Baltimore, MD
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International Auto Repair

4.8
(104)
6.41 mi
1801 Gwynn Oak Avenue
Woodlawn, MD
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Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement

How are drive belt tensioner issues diagnosed?

Diagnosis of a failed or failing tensioner requires removal and inspection. This hands-on inspection will allow the servicing technician to check the pulley by hand for signs of grinding, looseness, chirping, and rattling. Upon inspection of the belt tensioner, a well-trained technician will notice these flaws, and may recommend immediate replacement of the tensioner. If the engine is running and the technician notes that the tensioner is bouncing back and forth due to a failed spring, they will recommend replacement.
Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement

How is a drive belt tensioner replaced?

Removal of the drive belt by releasing the tensioner is the first step. On spring tensioners, removal may require the tensioner be pinned in place to prevent tension from returning as soon as it is released. The tensioner is then removed, and replacement is the reverse order. The tensioner retaining fasteners must be tightened to manufacturer's specifications to prevent damage to the mounting bracket or timing cover, and non-spring tensioners will be manually adjusted. Spring tensioners only need to be released, and they will adjust automatically as the engine is running.

RepairPal Recommendations for drive belt tensioner issues

Since this service requires removal of the serpentine belt, it may be recommended to replace the belt unless recently replaced. This is much more cost effective than returning for the same service after a partial service interval has elapsed. Frayed or cracked belts should be replaced without regard to current age or mileage, as they are near the end of their reliable service life.

What to look out for when dealing with drive belt tensioner issues

Replacement may require the removal of other engine accessories, or even a motor mount. This is because these vehicles will have reduced working room, or the retaining bolts may be located behind other components.

Can I replace the drive belt tensioner myself?

The novice DIYer would be perfectly comfortable replacing the belt tensioner and pulley, but a torque wrench with small enough increments must be used to avoid damaging the engine accessory mounting bracket, or timing belt cover, whichever the particular vehicle uses. If a torque wrench is unavailable, do not attempt this repair, as the damage caused by over-tightening, or under-tightening can be very costly.

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