Drive belt replacement?

[CTScott]

I am not sure what the dealer would charge, but replacing the belt is actually a very easy DIY. You loosen the upper and lower alternator bolts, move the alternator towards the engine block to remove it, slip the new one on in its place, hold tension on the alternator, and tighten the alternator bolts.

The one thing you have to be careful of is not breaking the OCV (the small cylindrical device on the left side of the engine) when holding tension on the alternator.

[junorico24]

Originally Posted by CTScott

I am not sure what the dealer would charge, but replacing the belt is actually a very easy DIY. You loosen the upper and lower alternator bolts, move the alternator towards the engine block to remove it, slip the new one on in its place, hold tension on the alternator, and tighten the alternator bolts.

The one thing you have to be careful of is not breaking the OCV (the small cylindrical device on the left side of the engine) when holding tension on the alternator.

Thanks so much.

What could that squeaking sound be when I press the clutch pedal?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by junorico24

Thanks so much.

What could that squeaking sound be when I press the clutch pedal?

Depending on where the squeak is coming from, it can be as easy as applying a little lithium grease to the pivot point of the pedal (if it is coming from inside the car) or to the linkage for the clutch master or slave cylinder (if it is coming from under the hood).

[alanwagen]

Originally Posted by CTScott

I am not sure what the dealer would charge, but replacing the belt is actually a very easy DIY. You loosen the upper and lower alternator bolts, move the alternator towards the engine block to remove it, slip the new one on in its place, hold tension on the alternator, and tighten the alternator bolts.

The one thing you have to be careful of is not breaking the OCV (the small cylindrical device on the left side of the engine) when holding tension on the alternator.

I just did my son's Yaris this weekend. I got a Gates belt, which I like.
I thought I got it tight but the next day it started to squeal. I should of run it for 10 minutes and then gone back to re-tension the belt. As you said before, avoid the OCV. I went to the left of it, almost sort of sideways to apply tension.