Replacing the stretched belt?

2012 FORD TAURUS
180,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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CGONZALES2608
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I'm needing to replace the stretch belt on my car listed above SEL. I have not been successful at putting it on. I even rented a small tool to be able to put it on easily. Does it lock up? I've looked at videos with the tool being used and it looks easy. I'm wondering if it can lock up somehow or is there something else that is preventing me from being able to put it on. I attached a photo of the tool I rented to make it easy to put on.
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Aug 29, 2023 at 7:16 AM
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Yep, that looks like the correct tool, here are the instructions on how to install the belt. Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.
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Aug 29, 2023 at 2:30 PM
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CGONZALES2608
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I have tried replacing it and it has ripped twice. Both news belts have ripped while trying to put them on. I bought them at AutoZone. Idk if I'm being given the wrong one or not.
Aug 30, 2023 at 7:32 PM
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The belt size is important on this application. Did you match the old belt to the new one? If so, you might want to try a Motorcraft belt.
Aug 31, 2023 at 11:08 AM
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CGONZALES2608
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I couldn't compare it because it was shredded and didn't have the whole belt. Most of it was gone. With all the trial and error. I'm just going to get one from a Ford dealership tomorrow. We came to the conclusion that it wasn't the right one. Thank you for your replies.
Aug 31, 2023 at 12:12 PM
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You are welcome, please let me know how it goes and have a good weekend.
Sep 1, 2023 at 8:59 AM
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CGONZALES2608
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Finally got the correct belt from O' Reilly's. The Ford dealership gave me the incorrect belt too. No problem putting the correct belt on.
Sep 2, 2023 at 8:54 PM
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Glad you could get it fixed, thanks for letting us know. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Sep 3, 2023 at 10:41 AM