How much does it cost to get a belt tensioner replaced?

The average cost for a drive belt tensioner replacement is between $211 and $239. Labor costs are between $73 and $93, while parts are priced between $138 and $146. Taxes and fees are not included in the estimate.

Do you need to replace the drive belt tensioner?

The drive belt tensioner will usually last longer than the drive belts, so as long as your tensioner is inspected or replaced when your drive belts are, your belt system should remain in good shape. What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Drive Belt Tensioner?

Can a tensioner be replaced with a pulley?

Tensioners usually come with pulleys; they are normally replaced together. Also, when replacing a tensioner, the drive belt usually must be removed. A mechanic may recommend replacing the belt as well. Check for any noise in the engine (usually a squeaky or grinding noise). Remove the drive belt (s) (in most cases).

Can a tensioner be replaced on a Toyota Highlander?

When do you know it’s time to replace your fan belt?

If you find your fan belt is no longer attached to your engine, or is lying on the ground somewhere, that is definitely a sign that it’s time to replace your fan belt! When experienced individually, these signs do not always indicate that your fan belt or serpentine belt needs to be replaced.

When does a drive belt tensioner need to be replaced?

There aren’t a lot of warning signs that a drive belt tensioner has hit the end of its lifespan, in fact there is really only one. Once you start to hear a grinding or squeaking sound coming from your engine, it’s time to have the drive belt tensioner looked at.

When did serpentine belts start to replace fan belts?

Fan belts are more commonly found in vehicles built before the 1990’s when serpentine belts started to replace them. In theses older models, “fan belts” are usually paired with other belts that together form a “V” shape around your drive pulleys and gears.

How do you remove a fanbelt from a radiator?

Drain Radiator. Disconnect heater hoses. Disconnect Earth wire and the retaining stud for inlet heater pipe. Remove inlet pipe, discard O ring. Remove retaining stud for heater outlet pipe. Withdraw pipe from tensioner assembly, discard O ring. Remove retaining studs for tensioner. if they look OK just replace the O rings.