Any mechanics out there?
- Thread starter GrantsKat
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Biskit
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Seriously though, all the answers you got are from knowledgeable people. The only way any of us could give you a good answer would be to look under your hood........
ohmy: No, not what you're thinking.........the VAN's hood!) and look at the components in question.
The trouble is, replacing the tension pulley isn't rocket science, though the shop will try to convince you that it is. Usually one little bolt is all that holds it. They'll charge you something like two hours labor for a half-hour job. I replace em myself and pocket the money for a couple of cold beers at a later date.
ohmy: No, not what you're thinking.........the VAN's hood!) and look at the components in question.The trouble is, replacing the tension pulley isn't rocket science, though the shop will try to convince you that it is. Usually one little bolt is all that holds it. They'll charge you something like two hours labor for a half-hour job. I replace em myself and pocket the money for a couple of cold beers at a later date.
Biskit
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I understand that. Also, if he doesn't have a selection of tools, Standard and Metric sockets and wrenches, he wouldn't stand a chance anyway.
I've caught a little light hearted flak in the past from dw about buying tools that don't get used a lot. Thing is, the price of a tool is usually much lower than the price of labor at a shop, so, the first........and possibly only...........time a tool gets used, it's paid for itself. After the job's done, I still own the tool.
This thread is falling off the rails now!
I've caught a little light hearted flak in the past from dw about buying tools that don't get used a lot. Thing is, the price of a tool is usually much lower than the price of labor at a shop, so, the first........and possibly only...........time a tool gets used, it's paid for itself. After the job's done, I still own the tool.
This thread is falling off the rails now!
Deadly Sushi
Formerly The Giant Mojito
Just dont forget to have the belt tensioner checked
BamsBBQ
Ni pedo
Seriously though, all the answers you got are from knowledgeable people. The only way any of us could give you a good answer would be to look under your hood........
The trouble is, replacing the tension pulley isn't rocket science, though the shop will try to convince you that it is. Usually one little bolt is all that holds it. They'll charge you something like two hours labor for a half-hour job. I replace em myself and pocket the money for a couple of cold beers at a later date.
you can replace that tension pulley in any chrysler mini van of that year and 6 months later you are going to change it again..and again and again...
http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/dodge/grand_caravan/r30931/comments/