Dodge W100 Series Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement Costs

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

See availability

Customer Ratings

Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement Service

How much does a Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Dodge W100 Series Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement is $154 with $59 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
1960 Dodge W100 SeriesV8-5.2L	Service typeSerpentine/Drive Belt Replacement	Estimate$233.71	Shop/Dealer Price$273.39 - $369.93
1961 Dodge W100 SeriesL6-3.7L	Service typeSerpentine/Drive Belt Replacement	Estimate$213.71	Shop/Dealer Price$253.41 - $349.96
1962 Dodge W100 SeriesL6-3.7L	Service typeSerpentine/Drive Belt Replacement	Estimate$213.71	Shop/Dealer Price$253.41 - $349.96
1963 Dodge W100 SeriesL6-3.7L	Service typeSerpentine/Drive Belt Replacement	Estimate$213.71	Shop/Dealer Price$253.39 - $349.92
1961 Dodge W100 SeriesV8-5.2L	Service typeSerpentine/Drive Belt Replacement	Estimate$213.71	Shop/Dealer Price$253.42 - $349.99
1964 Dodge W100 SeriesL6-3.7L	Service typeSerpentine/Drive Belt Replacement	Estimate$213.71	Shop/Dealer Price$253.41 - $349.96
1967 Dodge W100 SeriesV8-5.2L	Service typeSerpentine/Drive Belt Replacement	Estimate$218.71	Shop/Dealer Price$258.27 - $354.72
1960 Dodge W100 SeriesL6-3.8L	Service typeSerpentine/Drive Belt Replacement	Estimate$218.71	Shop/Dealer Price$258.64 - $355.38

Show example Dodge W100 Series Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement prices

What is a serpentine belt and how does it work?

A serpentine belt is a relatively long, flat, multi-ribbed belt that is driven by the engine’s crankshaft pulley. The belt drives many, and often all, of the engine accessories such as the alternator, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump, water pump, and air pump. The serpentine belt is tensioned by a hydraulic or spring-loaded automatic tensioner. Some older cars use a serpentine belt to drive most accessories but will also have a shorter v-style belt to drive, for example, the power steering pump.

Belts

When to consider replacing the serpentine belt:

Regularly scheduled maintenance. Typically, belt manufacturers recommend belt replacement at 90,000 miles. However, the belt must be inspected for wear or damage at regular intervals prior to this high mileage.
Squealing noise, belt slippage, visible belt damage. Should the belt fail or wear out prematurely, you may hear noise or you may see visible signs of deterioration such as missing chunks of rubber, excessive cracking, or a shredded appearance on the edge of the belt.
Battery Light. A loose belt, perhaps caused by a defective tensioner, may not drive the alternator at adequate speed and thus the battery may discharge, causing the warning light to illuminate.
Engine overheating. Often, the serpentine belt drives the water pump. In those applications, if the belt breaks the engine will overheat in seconds to minutes. If the belt is inadequately tensioned, you may notice higher-than-normal engine operating temperature.

How do mechanics replace the serpentine belt?

Prior to removing the belt, the mechanic must run the engine to determine if the idler pulley and the belt tensioner are noise-free. Those rotating components have grease filled bearings and are subject to wear. In addition, the mechanic will ensure that all pulleys and accessories are turning in the same plane. These steps help make sure your new belt will operate trouble-free for its full-service life.
The belt’s routing path through the various components is noted. The belt tensioner is released, usually with a wrench or lever, to release the tension from the belt. With the tension off, the belt slides off the pulleys.
All rotating components — that is the alternator, air conditioner compressor, etc. — are checked for smooth operation and no noise.
If everything checks out, the new belt is slipped over all of the pulleys while holding the tensioner away from the belt. Once the belt is centered on all pulleys, the tensioner is released and the installation is complete. The engine is run to ensure normal operation.

Is it safe to drive with a serpentine belt problem?

No. Should the belt have visible damage, you risk unexpected and sudden breakage that could potentially leave you stranded. Serpentine belt problems that result in the alternator not charging may cause the battery to discharge, which will result in loss of electrical power to the vehicle. Additionally, if a deteriorated belt breaks and that belt drives the water pump, the engine will overheat in a matter of seconds.

When replacing the serpentine belt keep in mind:

On many cars, the expected service life of a serpentine belt is around 90,000 miles. Should the belt fail well prior to that, a very careful inspection should be performed to check for out-of-alignment pulleys, a possibly out-of-position crankshaft harmonic balancer on which the drive pulley is mounted, binding pulleys, or a defective belt tensioner.
Attention should always be given to serpentine belt routing, since proper routing is critical to proper belt tension, and function of the driven components.
Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish serpentine belt related noise from other engine noises. In these cases, a mechanic will determine the origin of the noise by momentarily running the engine without the serpentine belt attached.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee

Meet some of our expert Dodge mechanics

Real customer reviews from Dodge owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(219)

Rating Summary

212

4

0

1

2

212

4

0

1

2

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Mohammed

9 years of experience

152 reviews

Request Mohammed

Mohammed

9 years of experience

Request Mohammed

by Mahemdra

Dodge Caravan V6-3.0L - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Raleigh, North Carolina

Mohammed mechanic, very happy with his work. Came on time for timing belt service. He is very cautious and after having the work done, he double check the work , which hardly any mechanic dose. In my opinion he is AAA grade mechanic

Robert

15 years of experience

15 reviews

Robert

15 years of experience

by Dijon

Dodge Ram 1500 V6-3.9L - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Lakewood, Washington

A++ Mechanic. Very helpful.

William

34 years of experience

517 reviews

Request William

William

34 years of experience

Request William

by Karen

Dodge Stratus L4-2.4L - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Peoria, Arizona

He was on time,very professional and did the job requested in a very timely manner.

Claud

8 years of experience

475 reviews

Claud

8 years of experience

by Romario

Dodge Caliber L4-2.0L - Serpentine/Drive Belt - Mount Clemens, Michigan

Very Pleased with Clauds work.

Excellent Rating

(219)

Rating Summary

212

4

0

1

2

212

4

0

1

2

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Recent articles & questions

P0207 OBD-II Trouble Code: Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 7

P0207 P0207 code definition Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 7 What the P0207 code means The P0207 code is a common OBD2 diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that is set when the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects out of range performance...

How to Clean Cylinder Heads

The The engine cylinder head (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-buy-a-good-quality-cylinder-head) has many passages for coolant and oil and can build up dirt over the life of the engine. Once the cylinder head is removed from the vehicle, it becomes a simple matter to clean...

How to Replace a Hole in a Speaker

If If you want a good sound system, you need a good set of speakers (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/4-essential-things-to-know-about-your-car-s-stereo-and-speakers). Speakers are basically air pistons that move back and forth creating different sound frequencies. Alternating current is fed to the speaker voice coil by...

Would the crankshaft be the issue for the car losing power or misfiring gears?

Hi! It sounds like there are a number of things that could be going on with your Mountaineer. If you feel like it's in neutral when you're in drive, that is a transmission issue. You can start by checking the...

Car wont crank

Based on your description, it sounds like you may be having an issue with your starter. I would recommend having your starter inspected by a qualified professional to determine if it is working properly. This will involve using a digital...

I got a 05 pacifica and the head gaskets were bad so I changed them. I put it back together and changed oil and now it won't start.

Hi there. The codes are coming up for the Oxygen Sensor, Oil Pressure Sensor, Evaporative Emission System Vent Valve, and the Air Conditioning Clutch Relay. Since all of these conditions are separate circuits and in different locations, I suspect that...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com