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Shop will charge you shop rates, I'd venture a guess of 100/hr average, and charge you maybe a half hour if they pro-rate? Best bet is to call around since shop rates vary, but I'd venture a guess of 50-100?
I didn't want to make an excuse because I'm 74&1/2.... But I don't have jacks or even know where the tighteners are. Back in the 50s and 60s it was the generator or alternator..so I'm not gonna guess ..lol..thanks
I was thinking the same thing, then realized that not all people have the capability to DIY everything.
But.. if you're curious, this is where you adjust the belt tensions:
The power steering belt, the adjustment is the wing bolt right next to the belt
For the alternator belt (if you have AC, it piggybacks off this), its a bit more difficult to get to. There's a whole sliding bracket you have to loosen the left-right oriented bolt, then tighten/loosen the wingbolt to adjust tension. Looks like this pic was taken from the outboard side looking in. The left-right facing bolt has been removed, and the hole you see above that wing bolt is where it goes.
I was thinking the same thing, then realized that not all people have the capability to DIY everything.
But.. if you're curious, this is where you adjust the belt tensions:
The power steering belt, the adjustment is the wing bolt right next to the belt
For the alternator belt (if you have AC, it piggybacks off this), its a bit more difficult to get to. There's a whole sliding bracket you have to loosen the left-right oriented bolt, then tighten/loosen the wingbolt to adjust tension. Looks like this pic was taken from the outboard side looking in. The left-right facing bolt has been removed, and the hole you see above that wing bolt is where it goes.
So if that's all it takes to tighten it , then it shouldn't be too much money at the shop? Looks like a 5-10 minute job.
P.S.
While I'm here, that Cold Ram intake..how do you remove the MAF sensor to clean it? I see it sitting in my intake but wouldn't want to try to pry on it to clean it without instructions.
yeah, usually wouldn't be a super long job, but, we all know how some shops operate. It really is a 10 minute job without having to jack up the car or anything.
With regards to the MAF sensor you speak of, you able to snap a pic of what you're looking at? The 01-05 civics didn't have any flow (MAF) sensors, just a MAP sensor right on the top of the intake manifold, about 3 inches to the right of the throttle body (to the right when facing the engine)
yeah, usually wouldn't be a super long job, but, we all know how some shops operate. It really is a 10 minute job without having to jack up the car or anything.
With regards to the MAF sensor you speak of, you able to snap a pic of what you're looking at? The 01-05 civics didn't have any flow (MAF) sensors, just a MAP sensor right on the top of the intake manifold, about 3 inches to the right of the throttle body (to the right when facing the engine)
Don't mean to stall but the car's covered up. I'll will snap a pic of it. It's a long L shaped chrome tube with a cone filter on the end of it. Right where it turns 90 degrees is what looks like a sensor of some sort, so I guessed it to be a MAF
Large chrome tube is an aftermarket air intake. The sensor on the right is the air intake temperature sensor. The smaller blue tube running to the valve cover is the fresh air draw for the crankcase ventilation.
Last edited by BrotatoChip; Jun 12, 2023 at 10:58 AM.
Reason: typo
Large chrome tube is an aftermarket air intake. The sensor on the right is the air intake temperature sensor. The smaller blue tube running to the valve cover is the fresh air draw for the crankcase ventilation.
Is there a MAF sensor. Can I clean the air intake sensor? If so how would I remove it?
wasn't that the MAP (or MAF) sensor in the intake?
I think that is painful to remove, if possible at all
If anyone in the forum has seen something like this they could offer a suggestion. I guess most of these types of sensors come out the same way. I wouldn't know where to get a new one if I messed up.
This is the MAP sensor
The one sticking out the side of the intake tube is the intake air temp sensor (IAT)
Edit: to remove the IAT sensor, unplug it (to avoid damaging the wires) and give it a firm pull. Should come out. The rubber grommet might come out with it, but that's not a big deal. Prolly won't do you much if you clean it, but it also won't hurt anything.
The map sensor is held on by a screw and, same deal, firm pull upward. That shouldn't give you much issue, either. I remember spraying mine down with some brake cleaner and having no issues. Your mileage may vary.
This is the MAP sensor
The one sticking out the side of the intake tube is the intake air temp sensor (IAT)
Edit: to remove the IAT sensor, unplug it (to avoid damaging the wires) and give it a firm pull. Should come out. The rubber grommet might come out with it, but that's not a big deal. Prolly won't do you much if you clean it, but it also won't hurt anything.
The map sensor is held on by a screw and, same deal, firm pull upward. That shouldn't give you much issue, either. I remember spraying mine down with some brake cleaner and having no issues. Your mileage may vary.
The one sticking out the side of the intake tube is the intake air temp sensor (IAT)
Edit: to remove the IAT sensor, unplug it (to avoid damaging the wires) and give it a firm pull. Should come out. The rubber grommet might come out with it, but that's not a big deal. Prolly won't do you much if you clean it, but it also won't hurt anything.
The map sensor is held on by a screw and, same deal, firm pull upward. That shouldn't give you much issue, either. I remember spraying mine down with some brake cleaner and having no issues. Your mileage may vary.
woah, sorry about my ignorance about that :P
next time, i will pull the ***** off when removing it
