I need it changed..but because I now work without days off (money before i go on campus again) have no time time to replace it myself. Can anyone in the Boston area here suggest a good place to do this? I haven't had to take the max to shop before, did things myself (brakes*, gas filter etc )....so yah I'm stuck the belt is making crappy noises and it looks like the crank pulley is loose or something. Thanks!

 

I would do it but I'm not in the Boston area, so maybe you should try the regional forums to post something of this nature ... Did your brakes break, is that why you needed to do them?

 

I can't believe I spelled that wrong.

 

You should change your location on your profile ....

 

OK , done.

 

Are you in Alb or Boston?

 

do it yourself, you can do it in under two hours tops, if you did your brakes yourself, belts should be no problem at all.

 

Serpentine belt is a 45 minute job for someone who's experience with cars is limited to oil changes. Trust me, it's easy. Get a Haynes manual and start reading; you'll see how easy it is.

 

Not sure if he cares how easy it is, I think maybe because he doesnt have time ...

 

I work a lot, time is tight. I've never tried to remove the belts, it looks tight and cramped in there, but I've read a FAQ somewhere. I'm just not sure if I want to risk messing this up and not being able to get to work.