AboutSkip Bollinger Expertise Heretofore, I will NOT answer any mechanical question. I am not qualified and can only offer speculations. You are better served by others that are true Techs. With that being said, please only ask about parts and locating obsolete Auto Parts. Thank you.
I have the ability to locate quite a few mechanical parts for American made vehicles fron the 1900`s to present. Some are OEM and some are aftermarket. This would include engine, brake and chassis parts. Body parts and trim are VERY difficult to find but you may inquire.
If you need assistance in repair, I have illustrated books for major American manufacturers that show some illustrations BEFORE 1974. If needed, I can supply repair manuals for your specific vehicle.
PLEASE REMEBER I'M A PARTS SPECIALIST, NOT A TECH!! Thank you..
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Past/Present clients Too many to list but they run from Europe through America and to Australia.
Question how to install serpentine belt on a 2001 chevy silverado 4 x 4 pick-up truck?
Answer Gary,
I'm a Parts Professional, NOT a Tech but I will offer these thoughts for you to ponder.
There should be a decal on the radiator core support showing the routing. You neglected to mention the engine size, very important here as not routings are all the same. IF the decal is gone, you can:
Know which engine you have and..
1. Go to your local parts store and see if they can print out a routing diagram for your truck.
2. Go to your local parts store and look in their "belt catalog" to see if it has routing charts in it.
3. Go to the Public Library and look for the "Reference Section". There are tons of automotive books there for you to read. You can't check them out but you can find the information you need and Photocopy it, take it home and replace your belt.
I have done this a few times on my personal vehicles and the only tool you need is a 1/2" breakover bar to loosen the tension on the tensioner. You will need to have this to remove the old belt and install the new belt. It may take 2 people to install the belt, one to hold the tension OFF the tensioner while another routes the belt properly. BE SURE to have the belt aligned with all the grooves. It is VERY EASY to get these new belts off 1 groove.
Please remember I'm a Parts Professional, NOT a Tech. I hope this helps and good luck.
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