Originally Posted by classicsincanada@shaw.ca

By changing the tensioner and belt together I noticed the engine noise was less and my power steering was a bit lighter.

Originally Posted by rossftn

Hi,

I have a 2009 Fit Sport with 106K miles on it, and have never had a single problem with it (at least until now ). I keep up with all of the maintenance myself, and this site has helped me out quite a bit - especially when I changed the brake fluid a few months ago.
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I decided to change the serpentine belt a couple of weeks ago. It didn't appear cracked or anything, but at over 100K miles I figured that it would be a good idea to change it anyways. It was a MAJOR pain in the rear, but I managed to pull it off on my own.

The problem is that the tensioner pulley almost immediately started making a dull, whiny noise after I changed the belt. Sometimes it goes away for a while, but it is pretty consistent. The pulley seems to have a tiny bit of wobble in it at idle (its so small that I can't help but to think it may not be an issue). To be on the safe side, I ordered a replacement pulley and will install it after it comes in the mail.

I was just wondering if anybody else has had a problem with their tensioner pulley. I searched the forums and there isn't much on it (or drive belts at all, for that matter). It just makes me a lot more comfortable if I see a bunch of people with the same problem. Also, does anybody know why changing the belt could have damaged the pulley? I checked the tension of the belt and it is perfect.

Originally Posted by classicsincanada@shaw.ca

Always put a new quality tensioner pulley on when you change the belt. Its not worth the headaches.