You just have to muscle it all the way loose and use your other hand to slip the belt off of the easiest pully to reach. Or have some one else ready to slip it off of a pully while you loosen the tensioner.
As a former Tacoma owner, everything on this truck is a PITA. From oil changes, to transmission changes, to coolant, etc etc. It's as if it was designed to be purchased and then discarded with when the fluids have run their course.
Excellent video. Just curious what was the price on this job? I ask because the bolt of the idler pully sheared off so now I gotta take the alternator off to get whats left the bolt out. Then replace the pully and belt. I figure i can spend what I save at a shop on tools.
Not sure on the price. This was a friends vehichle and didn't look up labor times. But for an alternator replacement typically 1-2hr around a $100 hr is an average price at a small shop at least in my area
Only thing I would add is there's really no reason to remove the big cowling piece that goes around the front of the engine compartment, it doesn't give you any added room that is useful for getting the alternator out.
Sir I like your style. A realistic glimpse into what it’s like to work on cars. Never trust a mechanic that doesn’t swear profusely. Thanks for the chuckle. 🍺
Rinse your hoses out with a bit of coolant/ water. then slip it on while it's still wet. otherwise, pretty good. Oh, well, don't get fluid on your hands/ on the outside of the hose. super slippery then.
PSA: GM has a special warranty on this part (10yrs/120k). Hope this can save you some money! Here’s the link: static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10177367-9999.pdf
Depends on shop rate, and i dont remember what the labor time was but id say about 1.5-2.0 hr and most shops charge 90-150hr Plus, parts. shops do mark parts up heavily usually.
