My 03 crapped out on me in Wakarusa, IN. on Sat. I am in KY. right now. I wanted to know what size of breaker bar I would need for the fanbelt tensioner. 1/2" or 3/4"?

My problem was as far as I know is that the idler pulley bearing was bad allowing unwanted vibration on the water pump and then the w.p. bearing went out and then my belt came off and I lost all power. I had to get a tow (after a 5hr wait) for 25 miles with a 24' 5th wheel attached at a cost of $100!

Then I had my girlfriend drive 6hrs up from KY to pick me up cause it was Easter weekend and nothing was open until Monday in the area and I only had $20 on me.

I now have a new W.P. and a belt and got a new bearing installed into the idler pulley. I almost forgot about a breaker bar and need to know the size before I go up and try to get my rig back on the road on Friday.

Is there any trick I should know about the instlation of the belt? Also I lost some antifreeze taking off the water pump so I picked up 2 gallons at Napa (Chevron DEX-COOL extended life) should that be about right?

Thanks for any info, Greg

 

Don't know for sure on the newer trucks, but my tensioner takes a 3/8" drive.

Dex-cool spec sheet FWIW.

 

Hope this helps....my 04 shop manual says to use a 1/2" long handle ratchet. I guess it wouldn't hurt to bring along a persuasion bar too.

Man, I can't believe you were able to get a girl to drive 6 hours and you only had $20 in your pocket. She's a keeper.

 

Don't use DEX-COOL! Only use the recommended HOAT antifreeze.

 

Zerex G-05 is the correct one.

 

Thanks for the replys guys.

I guess I will take the DEX-COOL back in the morning. Who sells the Zerex G-05 brand? I have looked at several auto part stores and havent found any that meets the 5011764AB part number listed in the owners manual.

I bought a 1/2 drive breaker and found out that I have a 1/2 to 3/4 drive adapter so I would be ok on that now. I also have a trusty cheater bar also.

 

I found the Zerex.

Now I have to drive about 30 miles to get it. Oh well could be worse it could be 40 miles

 

You are going to die by hearing this, but, you could use FORD gold coolant that currently going in the trucks.