2008 V6 Camry here... I wish I had watched this video before I bought the entire tensioner 😂 I watched a few videos on replacing the full tensioner and did not want to go that extensive of a repair. Then I found this one which only replaces the pulley. Easy enough, but it was a tad tougher for me because I only have a small vice for doing the pressing of the spacer. All in, about a 2 hour job (but I work slow and have a long walk to get more tools) While I was in there, I replaced the lower idler pulley on the left. It was dry and rusty and you could see the bearings. So I'm not sure if my issue was on the tensioner or idler, but my car is quiet now. Been years since the 08 Camry was in stealth mode. On to another 233k miles! Thanks, man 🤘
I actually used FEBEST Idler/Tensioner Pulley 0187-GSU45 on my 2007 Toyota Sienna 3.5L which was an exact fit. Also replaced 2 Idler Pulleys with 2 FEBEST Idler Pulley 0188-2GRFE. Also replaced the Belt with BANDO brand.
Love it, just replace the wheel! Another video showed removing the AC compressor and many other things. probably 8 hours in labor. You are a smart guy, thanks
Hope this video helps you fix your issue in some way. Look through all the comments…the way I ultimately fixed it was to force oil into the tensioner spring housing.
Well it probably took me longer than most since I had a hard time getting enough leverage to get the tensioner locked into place. Pressed out the bushing without issue. Put in new pulley and then just had to deal with getting the belt on, too much crap in the way. THANK you for the replacement video, I should be good for another 80,000 miles. There was nothing wrong with either pulley, but I wanted to replace the belt before a trip. Thanks Again.
I have the same problem. Most ppl say it's water pump. After detailed check beneath the car, it turns out to be the tensioner itself. it vibrates, moves back and forth and makes squeaking noise while on load. I will try the lube method to see if it's gonna be quiet. i think it's a common issue for similar models. Don't go for water pump first!
any potential harm from lube?how is your tensioner doing after 1 year? No more noise? I do hear noise directly from the tensioner itself when it wobbles. thanks!
I am experiencing the exact some problem. Did you fix it? If so could you tell me what you did? I was going to try to just tighten the tensioner bolt but wasn't sure how.
@@ijfim Initially felt the same as @pettyphoto 😂 but I'd love to hear more about his access hole you're referencing. Seems like a solid way to confirm it's my tensioner pulley before getting my hands dirty. Can you share that info?
I have a similar sound but doesn't seem to be coming from where the tensioner is at. It's mild and intermittent with AC on and Off I think it might be the belt. What do u think?
Yes, just replied to your other comment. I would definitely change the belt to see if that helps since it’s way less work and way less money to change.
No, this video shows you how to swap the pulleys themselves. If your tensioner mechanism is noisy, you can shoot aerosol oil into the access hole to quiet it down.
I sprayed “Liquid Wrench” inside the hole. It is a penetrant. The hole is on the tire side of the tensioner. Jack the vehicle and remove the passenger wheel. Take your belt off to see it better, you don’t want oil on the belt anyway.
No, just spritz some inside the hole. You don’t want to spray so much it comes out everywhere. Mine took a few days to quiet down as the oil penetrated throughout.
I think there is a spot you can get the lube in between the moving parts of the tensioner somehow. I know I was successful getting it in there to quiet it down. I remember there was a hole for sure, but maybe mine is slightly different design?
I replaced both, but not the actual tensioner. I shot some oil inside an access hole for the tensioner and used CRC belt dressing spray. All is quiet now.
@@ijfim yep we have a toyota aurion 3.5ltr v6. Or know as a camery. Went to change out the belt tensioner and Install the new belt. Well your not wrong dam it's a huge job. Dam stupid design to be honest. It's beyond my experience level, considering ac needs to be removed, and half the darn engine. My mechanic will get that job 🤣
This is an easy job if you just change the pulleys. After that, I was able to quiet mine down by shooting some lubricant inside the tensioner hole and some belt dressing. It hasn’t made a sound since I posted the original video.
You are right! Good advice. I tried the cheapest and easiest fix first before the expensive and time-sucking tensioner assembly. A little lube shot in the spring hole of the tensioner quieted it down. I haven’t had to re-address the situation since that action.
@All-about-everything I have updated the description with a link to the tensioner. Please look at the photos on that website. I used a spray lubricant called “Pro Lube” to spray into the void of the tensioner assembly. It has been fine since I published this video. I don’t know why Toyota insisted on designing a tensioner this hard to access!
