The serpentine belt came off. Can a novice replace it?
The mechanic just replaced the water filter. While driving the next night, there was an
odd noise that got progressively louder. I stopped and listened. I gently revved the
engine and there was a little 'ping'. I think that is when the bolt fell out. What did it fall
out of? Well, let me fess up right now - I'm an old woman who knows nothing about
cars. So, the bolt fell out of the part the fan is attached to. There should have been
four bolts. I found two, neither of which was in place. I think I can put the bolts back
in and realign the belt, but is the belt sensitive to torque, tension, anything like that? If
I get it back on, am I good to go? Or is this something I have to have the mechanic
do?
