Every time I drive in the rain, my S-belt keeps on slipping out. I always have to put it back on, so I got a new S-belt and it still slips out whenever I drive in the rain. Does that mean that I have to change the belt tensioner and is it easy to do for a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan? Any advice will help. Thank you in advance.Is it easy to change a belt tensioner on a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan?Yes change the belt tensioner before you junk another belt.....easy job, take the bolt out of the center of the tensioner,should come off at this time, align peg of new tensioner with hole, replace bolt, put breaker bar or ratchet in square hole and put the new belt on...
if you need parts go to www.partsamerica.comIs it easy to change a belt tensioner on a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan?Check the tension of the belt to see if it is the tensioner. Check for slack and if the tensioner is moving rather easily. If either than it is the tensioner. Rather simple job just a bit tight getting to it.Is it easy to change a belt tensioner on a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan?It sounds like you could use a new tensioner. It is very easy to change. If you've changed your belt yourself than you can handle this without a problem.Is it easy to change a belt tensioner on a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan?On models equipped with the 3.0L Mitsubishi V6 there are TWO belts. One main ribbed serpentine belt that drives all accessories and one conventional 'v'-belt that drives the A/C compressor with its own tensioner. This particular model was very prone to having the serpentine belt fall off under varying conditions. Chrysler's %26quot;fix%26quot; for this issue was to install a shield on the tensioner to prevent the belt from slipping off.
However, since you mention the model is a Grand Caravan, I'm assuming it is equipped with the 3.3/3.8L V6. On these models there is only ONE belt that drives ALL accessories. The tensioner itself is secured to the accessory mounting bracket by one 15mm nut from behind. To access this may be tricky. It would probably be easier to access this fastener from underneath the vehicle, using a 15mm shallow swivel type socket and LONG 3/8%26quot; drive extension with ratchet. As for the belt. Simply route the belt on all the accessories as they are supposed to go, leaving the smooth idler pulley as to the last when tension is released from the tensioner. Hope this helps.
