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The 4 liter Ford belt diagram is another one that is hard to do without. Lots of pulleys and a somewhat odd belt routing make it hard to get the belt back on without a diagram. The 4.0 Liter Ford engine is a popular engine and most commonly found in the Ford explorer.
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96 Ford Explorer
Engine belts are important anytime of the year and not just on the 4 liter Ford engine. In my opinion the summer months put the most stress on your drive belts. When outside temperatures are over 100 degrees it is this rubber drive belt that provides air-conditioning to the interior compartment and coolant flow to the engine via the water pump.

When the serpentine belt breaks on a cold winter day the outside temperature may allow you to drive to the nearest service center. On a hot summer day when this happens if you don't pull over quickly and turn off the engine serious damage could occur. So print out this 4 Liter Ford Belt Diagram and throw it in a storage compartment along with a new serpentine belt and the needed tools.

4 Liter Ford Belt Diagram

Picture of 4.0 Liter Ford V6 belt diagram
4.0 Liter Ford V6
 
 
Below is a picture of the Chevrolet V6 belt diagram. This is for the 4.3 L V-6 Chevrolet engine. This happens to be the same engine that is in my own personal vehicle which is a 2004 Chevrolet Blazer ZR2.
 
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2004 Chevy Blazer
The 4.3 L V-6 has been around for a long time. In fact I probably should have done some research on just how long. But I do not that this engine has been around since at least the mid-80s and I believe it was discontinued in 2005 in favor of the Isuzu line of engines.

Of course in the mid-80s there were several v-belts instead of the one serpentine belt assembly that are on the more modern engines. I thought that I would be able to go out to my vehicle and take a picture of the Chevrolet V6 belt diagram. To my surprise it was missing.

Since it is missing on my 2004 model year Blazer I figured it would be a good idea to post one for the convenience of site visitors.
 
 
Below I provide the Chrysler V8 belt diagram that applies to the 5.2 L and the 5.9 L V8 Chrysler engines. This belt diagram also applies to the 3.9 L Chrysler V6 that is found in many Dodge Dakota pickup trucks.

These three engines are known as the LA series engines and share many components to hold down manufacturing costs. It's nice when one belt diagram covers many different engine sizes and applications at the same time.

I was surprised that the 3.9 L V6 used the same belt diagram. Doing some research I found out that the 3.9 Liter is basically a 5.2 L v-8 with two cylinders cut off.

Belt diagram 3.9L 5.2L 5.9L

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Chrysler V8 Belt Diagram
The 5.2 L engine is also known as the 318 cid (Cubic inch diameter). This engine has been around for a long time. In fact it was the motor that was in my first car. This was a 1974 Dodge charger (Picture below).
 
 
The Ford power stroke belt diagram is one that is hard to do without. In many cases my experience with putting on thousands of belts makes it possible for me to figure it out on the fly. But when it comes to the Ford power stroke diesel this does not apply.
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PowerStroke Truck

The many pulleys and drive accessories that are included on the power stroke engine make this a difficult task without having the proper belt diagram. Below I will include a picture of a common configuration used on this popular engine.

Note the routing can change on certain years. If yours looks different you can go to Mitchell and get a diagram for less then 10 bucks.

Power stroke diesel belt diagram

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Diesel Powerstroke Belt Diagram
One thing that you should pay close attention to when replacing the drive belt on a power stroke diesel is the condition of the vacuum pump. I have worked on a lot of these engines and
 
 
Below will be a 5.7 L engine belt diagram that you can use to get your belt put back on. Since this is one of the most popular GM motors of all times I thought it would be a good thing to post.

Picture of the 5.7 L engine drive belt diagram

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Belt Diagrams
This engine better known as the 350 small block is one of my favorite all-time engines. I and my friends use to joke that this engine was so popular that you could get valve cover gaskets for it in the grocery store.

Even though General Motors has moved on and replaced this engine with lighter weight larger displacement power plants the old 5.7 L remains a favorite for hot roders and truck drivers alike.
 
 
Here is the 5.4 Liter belt diagram by popular demand. Engine belt noise is a common complaint on many vehicles and many different engines. The Ford 5.4 L engine is no different in this respect. 
5.4 L engine belt diagram
5.4 L engine belt diagrams
Ford came out with some tactics to help technicians deal with this common problem. Please take a minute to read them before installing a new part on your engine.

There are many causes that can force serpentine belts to become noisy. Sometimes this is due to pulley misalignment or even a wobbling accessory pulley. Also incorrect alignment of the drive belt can result in noise and premature wear.
 
 

Many mechanic career opportunities exist that are not well known. I am currently employed as a fleet service technician servicing mostly diesel equipment. I have been doing this for the last five years and it's a good job.
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New car dealer

Prior to this my mechanic career had taken me the route of the new car dealership technician. I held this position for about 20 years and worked for about six or seven different new car dealerships. It is commonplace to switch jobs several times in a mechanics career.

Although there are always exceptions to the rule. A real life example would be my first dealership when my mechanic career first started. Me and my best friend were hired right out of high school by a local Pontiac dealership.

After we completed our training and passed our ASE certification tests I moved on for more money. My buddy stayed planted at that dealership and still works there today.
 
 
Although modern vehicles are packed with electronics that look like they belong on the space shuttle this does not reduce the need for routine maintenance and service.

Some would say that this modern automotive technology has made service requirements more important than ever.
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car computer
Although the computer systems can make adjustments to cover up some problems, the vehicles computers cannot replace parts that wear.

The onboard electronics cannot tighten loose bolts that have come loose from vibration. No more than they can change engine oil or flush cooling systems.

Simple problems such as these can set off a chain of events and cause heart problems that will continue to worsen if not addressed.

Even if these problems do not stop you from starting and reaching your destination they can cause issues with overall performance and efficiency of the automobile in question.

Various maintenance procedures usually are performed according to a schedule recommended by the vehicle's manufacturer. Car mechanics would reference these services as preventative maintenance.

If the vehicle's owner fails to follow the recommended maintenance schedule provided by the carmaker problems may result.
 
 
Engine belt diagrams 4.9l ford. Replacing a drive belt without a diagram is not easy. By request I have posted a picture of the belt routing for this extremely popular Ford V8 engine.
Drive belt failures are still one of the leading causes of on the road breakdowns. Many maintenance items can now reach 100,000 miles before replacement or servicing is required.
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Ford 4.9l Belt
Unfortunately this has not trickled down to the modern-day serpentine belt. Although the 4.9 liter ford engine does come with a hardy belt from the factory that I have seen go for up to 75,000 miles.

This is one reason I recommend you take a trip to the Ford parts department for a replacement.

The ford factory belts in my opinion is of much higher quality then let’s say a dayco made in china part. In some case the ford belt may be double the price and worth every penny.

In fact I have had some belt noise issues with the dayco direct replacement for the 4.9l ford. As a professional mechanic you really can't put a price on fixing it right the first time.

Engine belt diagram 4.9l ford

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4.9 Liter Ford V8
 
 
Fuel economy has been discussed heavily on the Internet, but I need to throw in my two cents. We all hear car mechanics and automotive experts say make sure your tires are properly inflated.

Yet how often do people actually check it. In fact most motorists will not even look at their tires until someone else points out a problem.

So what’s the big deal and why does tire pressure effect miles per gallon anyway?
The main reason for the reduced efficiency is that under inflated tires will have more rolling resistance.

This will force the engine to work harder to move the car the same distance. Left unchecked this condition can really raise your annual fuel costs much higher.

How to check tire pressure

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Premium Fuel Economy
One common mistake is people will pull into a gas station and check tire pressures after driving for awhile.

You should always let the tires cool down before checking pressure. Hot air expands and may cause false readings. Also the manufacturer specification is provided as a cold setting.

Car makers are required to place a tire information label in the car providing the correct tire pressures both front and rear.

This label may be found on the edge of the door or doorjamb. Sometimes they are in the glove box. Or I have even seen them on the inside of the gas door or cover.