Both the accessory belt and supercharger belt are serpentine. The supercharger belt comes off first. The tensioner is under the coils and easy access. Use a 15mm socket and ratchet to release tension on the belt and remove the belt from one of the pulleys. Slowly and carefully release the pressure on the tensioner. I had to remove the radiator reservoir to get access to the accessory tensioner way in the back. Just remove two nuts and lift up. Plug the overflow hole. This accessory tensioner is left handed -turn it (counter clockwise) towards the firewall to release the tension. Using the same socket, relieve pressure on the belt and remove the belt from the alternator or take your pick of pulleys. Carefully thread the new accessory belt on all but the alternator. Use a flash light to verify that the belt is properly aligned on all pulleys. Use the rachet to move the tensioner back to the limit and carefully thread the new belt over the last pulley (alternator?). Let the tension off and use the flash light again to verify alignment. Do not get your finger between the belt and pulley! The tensioner being accidently release at such a time will cause damage to the flesh. Repeat with the supercharger belt. (above courtesy of another posting) (below couresy of www.oqcgp.com) http://www.oqcgp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=28395 Helpfull tricks: - If you move the underhood fusebox, its a little easier to get your hands down near the crank level (harmonic balancer). - Disconnect the negative terminal before doing the above. - verify the condition of the idler and tensioner pulley bearings(replace if necessary) - Some people will replace all tensioner and idler pulleys when changing the belt because when a bearing fails it will come off and destroy the belt with it. (happened o me 2X and those supercharger belts are $100.) - Hardest to get seated correctly are the belts around the harmonic balancer. - for the S/C belt do all except the parts around the S/C pulley and tensioner. Do the pulley 2nd last and the tensioner last (easiest way to put it on). - Double check each belt pathway and seating 2 times before starting the car especially at the harmonic balancer level. - It helps if you do it in broad daylight or have a strong flashlight handy to see down low. Hope this helps "G"
i have a 98' Pontiac grand prix gtp. i got the 2 serpentine belts replaced for $200.
Your idler should keep the belts tight. I've had to change my tension idler on my 1997 gtp
paint code for a 98 Pontiac gtp
The price of a Pontiac GTP varies between regions and stores. The average price for a Pontiac GTP is around $13,000 USD, though it will fluctuate depending on the lot it is purchased from.
How do you change a thermostat on a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 gtp
Check out the following website for a pic of the routing of the serpentine belts for the 3.8 supercharged V6 in the GTP http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_prix/articles1.php?id=57 Hope this helps. "G"
grand touring package
Our 1998 GTP has 240 hp
Yes
The G6 GTP is classified under the Pontiac brand of automobiles. Pontiac is one of the brands of General Motors. The G6 GTP was produced from 2004 to 2009.
How do you change the supercharger belt tensioner in 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP?
you can but keep in mind it has a different gear ratio. GTP is 2.93(4t65e-hd) and a GT is 3.29(4t65-e). also the GTP tranny is a little bit stronger.