What belt goes around the alternator?
serpentine belt
The serpentine belt is one long, snaking, winding belt that keeps your alternator, power steering pump, air conditioning and—in some cases—your water pump running smoothly and effectively.
Can you drive with bad alternator belt?
It is best to not drive a car with a broken belt, even for a short distance. Get the car towed or get a mechanic to come to the car to replace the belt. No power steering,no ac,no water circulating, no alternator.
What happens if alternator belt goes bad?
If your serpentine belt wears out, becomes damaged or contaminated, or breaks, engine accessories will not be able to spin at the proper speed, leading to decreased power to the electrical system. Advances in material technology allow some belts to last more than 100k miles.
How much does it cost to fix alternator belt?
The replacement cost of an alternator belt is typically between $100 and $200. The part cost is between $25 and $80 while the labor cost is between $75 and $120.
How long does it take to change serpentine belt?
It can take anything from 15 minutes to an hour (two at the most) to repair or replace a bad serpentine belt with a new belt.
Do you offer genuine Honda Pilot Drive belts?
We offer a full selection of genuine Honda Pilot Drive Belts, engineered specifically to restore factory performance. Please narrow the Serpentine Belt results by selecting the vehicle.
Why did my alternator stop working?
I am assuming that you have done all of the preliminary testing to be certain your alternator is not working. For mine it was the battery that took out the alternator. The battery failed internally in such a way that would duplicate removing the battery while the vehicle was running. This spikes the charging system and blows the regulator.
How do you remove the belt from the pulley?
Slip your tensioner tool onto the pulley nut, check your belt to make sure it is on the bottom pulleys and pull up the slack in the belt. Now check the belt to make sure it is still on the pulleys. For mine I had to take a second pry bar to nudge the tensioner into position so I could put the tool on it. It was off by about 1/8 turn.
How do you Mount the alternator to the engine?
Once you have it in a few threads you can let the alternator hang from the bolt. Now install the bottom bolt and tighten both of these. Do not fully tighten these until both and snug enough to touch alternator mounts with no space between them and the engine side mounting.