OEM 2001 Buick Park Avenue Drive Belt

2001 Buick Park Avenue Drive Belt Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Replace the Drive Belt on a Supercharged 3800 Engine on 2001 Buick Park Avenue?

  A: The supercharged 3800 engine features two drive belts where the outer layout operates the supercharger and the inner system operates the generator along with Power Steering Pump and coolant pump and air conditioning compressor which are all rigid mount accessories of the engine. Spring-loaded tensioners maintain the tension of each Drive Belt in its designed area of responsibility. Belt squeaking during engine start or stop is standard and will not impact product lifespan because the tensioner extends its belt length capacity. The first step before Drive Belt replacement is to take out the battery. The tensioner should be turned counter-clockwise to release the Drive Belt which then needs to be followed by removing the supercharger belt from the engine. After another counter-clockwise rotation the tensioner frees both the accessory belt. When installing drive belts start by positioning the accessory belt onto the pulleys before rotating the tensioner counterwise to place the Drive Belt. Move onto installing the supercharger Drive Belt by aligning it with the pulleys and performing another counterwise rotation of the tensioner. Finally, reinstall the battery.