Thread: Just Saying Hello from Texas!

Originally Posted by MyCar2000GT

How hard is it to replace the serpentine belt on my 2000 GrandPrix GT 3.8L. I already have the belt. I normally change my own oil, filters, flush the radiator, change out battery, blah blah blah. I am not crazy about starting something if I won't be able to finish it.

Go to AutoZone or Advance Auto and ask for a free loaner. Ask for the "pully tool". Put a $25-35 deposit. Refund when you return it, just like a purchase. Don't be shy about asking either. They stock it and expect you to come in for it. This tool takes the guess work out of finding a leveraging point. I used the tool twice. Second time was, when I replaced my cracked coolant elbows (following a tranny R&R). I replaced both belts (GTP). I've seen guys actually DO it with 2 combo wrenches. Gees! I would definitely do it with the pulley tool. Just look really good at the belt path before you start. A camera phone shot might not be a bad idea. I would go for it. Hope this helps. Good luck.

It can be a daunting task the first time around, but after you do it right once its like riding a bicycle.

Originally Posted by Lenny

It can be a daunting task the first time around, but after you do it right once its like riding a bicycle.

^ Second time around.