Surpentine belt replacement
With the high cost of taking it to the dealer/auto shop, ($170-$185.00), I thought I would do it my self. I have replaced the belt on smaller vehicles but never on an E450 6.8L V-10. It looks like I...
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We got it installed this am. I want to thank all that responded with helpful hints...very usefull, especially with the routing procedure, removing the mudguard underneath for better access, and starting by routing the belt behind the tensioner first. Access from underneath was pretty tight...Popeye couldn't have done it.
Removing the air cleaner/inlet duct gave the access needed from above. I also removed the 4 bolts that held the MAS and, using a bungee cord, held it out of the way.
The old belt has 42,000 miles on it and 11 years. After removing it, it looked good as the new one...barely worn and no cracks....but, it was 11 years old. At least I have a spare ( not that I will ever need it ).
I picked up a Gates belt from Shucks Auto giving them the year, engine size, etc. and it was a perfect match.
Thanks again everyone...it was a big help.
ps....I also replaced the tensioner while I was at it since I was in there anyway...fairly easy and inexpensive.
Removing the air cleaner/inlet duct gave the access needed from above. I also removed the 4 bolts that held the MAS and, using a bungee cord, held it out of the way.
The old belt has 42,000 miles on it and 11 years. After removing it, it looked good as the new one...barely worn and no cracks....but, it was 11 years old. At least I have a spare ( not that I will ever need it ).
I picked up a Gates belt from Shucks Auto giving them the year, engine size, etc. and it was a perfect match.
Thanks again everyone...it was a big help.
ps....I also replaced the tensioner while I was at it since I was in there anyway...fairly easy and inexpensive.
