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

Yes, that is correct, these are OEM parts - not cheap aftermarket. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.