Replacing drive belt 2010 civic
#1
Registered!!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2015
Age: 70
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 0 Replacing drive belt 2010 civic
How do you change the ribbed drive belt on a 2010 civic 1.8 L engine with AC. It is supposed to have a hydraulic belt tensioner. Neither the guy at the local Autozone nor I can figure which pulley or nut is the correct one to place a wrench on to loosen. The nut we are using is 19 mm but it will not move and we don't want to over do it . Could someone post a video on loosening and removing and installing this belt. I bought a manual at the auto parts store but it is of very little use, basically says "loosen the belt". Thanks
#2
If you think a good mechanic is expensive, try hiring a bad one
Re: Replacing drive belt 2010 civic
The 19mm hex is correct.
Use a long box end wrench.
Apply hard, slow, steady hand pressure toward the firewall.
The hydraulic tensioner is one strong SOB and it takes a long time to compress it.
Applying excessive force can cause breakage!
Those factory belts are made of EPDM rubber and will last a damn long time, turning brown is not a good reason to replace it (they all seem to turn brown), but cracking is a good reason IMO.
Most last well beyond 100k miles here.
Aftermarket belts tend to not last near as long as OEM.
HTH
Thread
Thread Starter
Honda Civic Forum
Replies
Last Post
Xuhme
Cracked block early R18 Overheating
21
08-07-2023 03:40 PM
Linda0818
Mechanical Problems/Vehicle Issues and Fix-it Forum
14
04-23-2015 11:30 AM
aus10
Wheels, Tires & Brakes Modifications
2
04-13-2015 09:26 PM