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5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 Good kit but make sure to get the right one for your engine Nov 04, 2010
By A. Gray
I have a 1999 Plymouth Voyager with the 3.3L engine. The belt in this kit (a key part of the design benefits) is not for the 3.3L engine! A simple (da, I did not do this until I had the belt pretty well laid in) check against the belt you take off would be beneficial. Mine was obvously way short (maybe the one on the 3.0L is shorter?) - or maybe this is the belt for a no air conditioning setup? See new comments below on the belt...
I avoided the hassle of installing the new tensioner and removed the new, grooved pulley. I just installed it on my old tensioner without a problem (using the new bolt). The idler pulley is straightforward.
I just installed a run-of-the-mill replacement serpentine belt. I have not tested it in wet conditions yet. But, I think that the simple benefit of having pulleys on both the tensioner and the idler with flanges on them (to keep the belt in) should be good enough. I plan on calling Gates to see of they will swap out my belt for the right on for my 3.3L. I may update this post if I find any new info.
I have been stranded twice (seems like some people have it way worse) and I do not want it to happen again. If anyone sees any problems with the way I did things, let me know.
For me, it was a bit pricey to use the kit for only the two pulleys...but if it works, it's worth the money.
NEW INFORMATION (found at Gates' website):
I did not edit my review above but am adding the following info...this kit is clearly for the 3.0L. Here are the proper part numbers (I went to Gates web site):
3.0L Kit is part number 38342K (with belt part number DK060791)
3.3L Kit is part number 38379K (with belt part number DK060956)
All of the individual pulleys are also listed separately at the Gates web site if you're interested.
NEW INFO PART 2:
After I found out the 3.0L belt would not fit, I assumed I could install a standard belt (with single sided ribbing). I got about 100 miles out of it, the belt shreaded and I was stranded. Looks like the belt was rubbing the pulley on one side and finally came apart. I found out NAPA has these kits (although a lot more expensive) - they also sold the belt separately and I installed it. Things are OK for now - I am watching it. One important thing, I have put on many serpentine belts - even after getting the right one for my 3.3L engine, it is VERY tight to get on. Even after maxing out the tensioner to relieve the belt I had to struggle big time. I finally sprayed some silicon lubricant on the alternator pulley and managed to get it over the pulley. I hope this is my last entry...
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Nice and easy. Mar 16, 2011
By Buck
OK, first my Caravan with a 3.0l has never thrown the belt so I guess I am a lucky one. I needed a new tensioner but at $79 itself I figured the kit was the way to go. Well built and easy to install. I will give step by step instructions how I did it.
Tools needed:
Jack
Jack stand
15MM shallow socket 12 or 6 point(3/8)
15MM deep socket 12 or 6 point(3/8)
10MM deep socket
3/8 ratchet
3/8 breaker bar (optional)
How to:
1) Remove battery pos+ cable or neg- cable.
2) Jack up passenger side of vehicle on frame rail.
3) PLACE JACK STAND UNDER PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE.
4) Use 3/8 breaker bar and 15MM shallow socket to remove old belt. (Can use ratchet, breaker bar gave me more leverage.)
5) Use 15MM shallow socket and ratchet to remove idler pulley.
6) Use 15MM deep socket to remove BACK bolt of alternator.
7) Use 15MM shallow to remove front bolt on alternator.
8) Rotate alternator to access the plug and output wire.
9) Unplug plug from alternator, use 10MM socket to remove output wire.
10) Jiggle-twist alternator to remove from vehicle.
11) From above (in the area where alternator was) use 15MM deep socket to remove tensioner.
12) Reinstall tensioner using the factory nut.
13) Install idler pulley using new supplied bolt.
14) Reinstall alternator reversing above steps.
15) Thread belt from above, over alternator, under idler pulley then with a piece of wire/zip tie secure belt to stop it from falling out of place.
16) Climb underneath vehicle (YOU DO HAVE A JACK STAND UNDER IT, RIGHT?) and route belt around crank and power steering pulleys.
17) Back on top of the engine use the 15MM shallow socket and breaker bar (or ratchet) to rotate tensioner clockwise.
18) The belt will be tight but it will go, I put it on the tensioner last but some have said it's easier to put it on the idler pulley last.
19) Connect battery.
20) Start vehicle watching to make sure the belt runs true on all pulleys.
21) Celebrate.
This took me about 20 minutes. I do have pretty good mechanical abilities though.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Tommy O Apr 16, 2010
By Tommy O
"Tommy O"
This is a great product.It took about 2 hrs to install. This fixed the problem of the belt slipping off,and the price was good compared to other places.I would recommed this product to any one.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Simply awesome! Jun 21, 2007
By Bunnag
This kit took care of my serpentine belt slipping off problem. Took about 2 hours for me to install (it would have been less time with a repair manual and knowledge of location of the nut hidden behind the alternator bracket holding the tensioner pulley). I had to replace the factory serpentine belt 6 times ~$25 each in the past year on this van. So far no slipping or chewing problem and have gone through rain and oil leaking on the pulley. Simply awesome! and should have been done from Chrysler from the begining.
Great fix for Chrysler's problem Jan 23, 2012
By Brad
Chrysler should be ashamed. I have a 1997 Grand Voyager Rally. The serpentine belt continuously slipped off during wet weather. They HAD to have known about this. After seeing that many others had the same problem, the ONLY real fix is to get the kit. Do NOT let a dealer sell you the parts and labor!!! Chains wanted to charge between $450.00 to $550.00 for parts and labor. I bought it on line for $107.00, and had it installed by a GREAT mechanic (Holmes Auto in Oswego) for $126.00. $233.00 total! One note of caution: be sure you buy for the right motor. I originally purchased for a 3.0 and had to return it (no hassles either) and get the 3.3. Now I can drive through the snow and rain. Chains ought to be ashamed of themselves for what they charge! Gates 38342K Serpentine Belt Drive Component Kit
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