$100, Don't think so!

[Joshu]

My serpentine belt needs repaced (i knew that from looking at it and a very quiet squeak). It's easier for me to have someone change the oil in the college town that I live in during the winter so I went to Monro to have it done for 15 bucks plus tax. Never had a problem with them, they were always quick and friendly people there. After each change they take a look around the car to see if anything else needs done and they print up a report.

They marked me down for two new rear tires (getting done in april), new wipers (already done), and a serp. belt. Everything looked reasonably priced except the belt! 40 dollars plus an hour of labor!

So tomorrow afternoon im going to do it myself. After searching the forum I understand it's pretty simple from the diagram thats under the hood. Just out of curiousity I have two questions:

1) I turn the tensonier to the left to reduce tension right?
2) How tight should it be?

Thanks!

[Rob B (shoebox)]

Remove the serpentine belt by releasing the tensioner. A 13mm socket placed on the tensioner pulley bolt and pulled clock-wise will take tension off the belt. You will need to leave yourself room to get your socket and ratchet off, as the tensioner will return farther CCW with the belt off.

[benhart21]

Takes maybe 5 minutes to do. Even a gatorback belt should only run about $20