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Originally Posted by Lzen
Had to have my 2011 Kia AC compressor replaced. He did the serpentine belt while he was at it. All told it was $1150. I knew it was going to be expensive going in but that still sucks.
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For the record, there's nothing in the world easier than changing a serpentine belt (and why I do it anytime anything else needs working on).
You probably have a simple spring tensioner with a slot for a 3/8 inch ratchet (I use a breaker bar; not everyone has one).
Just draw a little diagram with big and little circles representing the respective wheels (roughly where they would be on the motor) then draw your belt in - over, under, over, under - done.
Take the tension off, remove the belt, remove the tension again, put the new one on in the same way your little diagram shows and you're done.
If you're really paranoid (I always am) take a couple pictures just as a double-check of your diagram.
Serpentine belts are super easy and the number of people you hear driving around with worn belts makes no sense to me. Fellas, if that thing lets go it's not exactly a disaster like a timing belt failing, but it ain't a lot of fun trying to limp that thing home without that belt and if you're extremely unlucky it can wrap around stuff after it breaks and wreak all sorts of havoc.