M272 V6 M273 V8 Drive Belt and Pulley Replacement Kit w/ Kent's Tool

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SPECIAL! Like clockwork, these parts always show signs of wear at 80,000 to 100,000 miles. Replace them BEFORE they actually fail and leave you stranded.

Yes, that is correct. These are the same parts on all 272 V6 and 273 V8 from 2006 to 2013. That is a few million cars that are now all aging, and many have not had these parts replaced. I am not sure why many shops do not even recommend this service before something fails! WARNING! On these engine early belt failure can occur if you do not use the OEM belt!

M272 V6 M273 V8 Drive Belt and Pulley Replacement Kit w/ Kent's Tool
$99.50
SKU:
GEG-27XBELTKIT
Free Add-Ons Included:

M272 M273 Drive Belt and Accessory Inspection and Replacement - On Demand Video

Product Details

This kit includes the following:

  • New OEM drive belt
  • New middle idler pulley
  • New upper idler pulley
  • Free tensioner release tool with extras
  • Printed belt routing diagram
  • Free video instructions

Yes, we do include Kent's special tool along with a routing diagram that he guarantees you will need. LOL

Very good access to do this work on a V6.  On a V8 it is a little tight but you can still replace these parts without having to remove the electric fan.

RECOMMENDATION: Since you have to remove the belt and the middle idler pully, now would be a good time to replace the thermostat as a preventative measure. Please note the thermostat for the V6 is different from the V8. You can purchase one of our thermostat kits below ( which also comes with video instructions).  272273

We also recommend you replace the tensioner at 100K if it has not already been done. See related products below to order separately.

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2005 to 2013 M272 V6 100K Forget-Me-Not Complete Service Kit

Kent put together this DIY preventative 100K maintenance kit to improve reliability and increase life on your V6 engine.

These are all maintenance issues that a lot of shops miss. If you want your M272 to break down or lose performance after 100K, then just ignore these items. We are talking prevention here - not waiting until something breaks to fix it! This is a DIY SUPER KIT.

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M272 M273 Drive Belt Tensioner with Pulley

Replace at 100K, even if it looks ok!

Do not wait until this fails, or your engine may throw the belt and cause other damage. At least it will leave you stranded. INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT included here, but they are included with our belt and pulley replacement kit. See below to order separately. 272273

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M112 M272 V6 M113 M273 V8 Belt Tension Release and Drive Belt Install Tool Set

Works on all V6 and V8 engines from 1998 to 2013 - That's a few million engines!

Includes a long custom bent 3/8 extension, correct socket, plastic mirror, and locking pin. You add another 3/8 extension to make the job a snap. Watch the video below for a full explanation of this tool and how it works.

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M273 V8 Thermostat DIY Replacement Kit

Common failure item. Change at 40,000 to 50,000 miles to avoid problems. PARTIAL Video instructions included.

This is not a difficult part to replace, but it does require you to remove the belt and one pulley. A good time to replace this part is at the 80 to 100K inspection interval since you will already be removing / replacing the belt and pulleys.

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M272 V6 Thermostat DIY Replacement Kit

Common failure item. Change at 40,000 to 50,000 miles to avoid problems. Video Instructions included.

Failure is more common and happens more often with these thermostats due to the internal temperature probe that goes down through the center of the housing. It is much better to replace this as a preventative measure to prevent engine overheating.