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For two long days I tried to get help on the internet but all I ended up with was a virus. I ended up getting a diagram from a local parts store,and it didn't cost anything.

unfortunatley yes you will, i would advise taking a picture or doing a drawing of the routing of the belt, as to be honest it goes everywhere..lol, good luck

If it is leaking as steady as you say when the engine is running, it could be coming from several places you can check. Raise and block the vehicle good and steady enough to where you can slide under it with a good strong light. Check the oil drain plug, pan gasket, oil filter may have a hole in it from a rock flying up, the sending unit should be on the side of the block. It could be the rear main seal, but Its doubtful as you say its a steady stream when its running. You shouldn't have a problem finding it if its a steady leak, you will just have to look where its running down with the engine on. Keep me posted, and good luck.
Shastalaker7

You will need a 19 mm wrench to fit the nut on the bracket that the idler (tensioner) pulley is attached to. Pull the wrench clockwise to release tension just enough to change the belt then slowly let tension on the belt.The 19 mm nut is just above the bolt that holds the idler pulley bracket on to the motor .

try this.

Get a good repair manual like Chilton, it will guide you.

You need to gap the plug before you put in the car. When you buy the plugs ask them for the gap size for your car. On the gap tool you will see numbers that is the size of gaps. You need the gap the plug to the size they told you. You can also look at links below.

Here is a video that will show you how to gap.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2213428_gap-spark-plugs.html

THIS LINK SHOULD GET YOU GOING.


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I had this same thing happen to me. i spent some time trying to find a image of this so i could replace my belt. ford dealers will help. but for me this was not a option. so i searched the net. here is a image that may help.

Assuming it is a 3.0L engine, not 3.8.

On the Malibu it should be located underneath the vehicle in front of the fuel tank.

Check the deflection of the belt...When pressing on top of the belt - in general; should not flex any more than three quarters of an inch, up or down. If belt is too loose - tighten.

Another thing you can try is belt dressing; available at your local parts store.

If continues, remove belt and check the condition of idler pulleys.

HTH,
Mike...

on a 60 series detroit its behind the lower left rear of engine near steering column

Anti clock wise, just like every other car ever made since 1903.

check for shorting and high amp dr ow

if you buy the belt fiom NAPA the diagra will be on the package,or it shuold be on a sticker under your hood,usuallay on the radiator shroud .

look on fan shroud for sticker if not most auto stores can assist