Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement near Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

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 Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

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

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Gibbons Automotive

4.7
(443)
5.38 mi
502 W BALTIMORE AVE
MEDIA, PA
Closed
Opens 8:00 AM Mon
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Peppy's Automotive

4.8
(26)
5.76 mi
1320 West Chester Pike
Havertown, PA
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Express Truck Services

4.6
(85)
8.58 mi
331 Crooked Ln
King of Prussia, PA
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Opens 9:00 AM Sat
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The Works Automotive

4.9
(15)
9.18 mi
120 East Baltimore Avenue
Lansdowne, PA
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Accurate Automotive Services

5
(15)
9.29 mi
800 Montgomery Ave.
Narberth, PA
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Opens 7:00 AM Sat
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Black Flag MotorSports

5
(22)
9.55 mi
40 3rd Street
Lansdowne, PA
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Reliable Automotive Repair

4.3
(33)
9.81 mi
101 North Macdade Boulevard
Darby, PA
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Sodi and Brothers Automotive and Collision

4.9
(16)
9.81 mi
6398 East Baltimore Avenue
Lansdowne, PA
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German Auto Specialists

4.9
(39)
10.36 mi
1215 E Ridge Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA
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Meineke Car Care Center #302

4.2
(146)
10.41 mi
125 Route 1 Lincoln Highway
Fairless Hills, PA
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Keller's Auto & Truck Repair

4.8
(25)
10.92 mi
360 Domino Ln
Philadelphia, PA
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Jim's Auto Service

4.4
(76)
11.26 mi
7563 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA
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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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