Performance Tool W84012 29 in. Long Reach Engine Belt Tool

This is a review for the Long Reach Belt Hook Tool for Serpentine Belts. The item is nicely made. It is approximately 25.5 inches long. Description lists 29". ( I measured mine twice It is at most 25.5" long) The handle is 4 " of that length. The 2 prongs are about 3/4" on center. The open space between the prongs is approximately 1/2". The prongs are approximately 1-1/8th inch long. The distal or end prong is formed from bending the main rod. The prong closer to the handle is probably welded to the main rod. The rod has a good rigidity and a little flex. It may be 1/4" rod. I did not measure with a micrometer. All surfaces are finished well, smooth with no burrs on metal surfaces. The rod is coated and so far with use has not been scratched. The plastic handle is a vibrant easy to see. orange. My use is different. My little miniature dachshund was born blind. She is a double dapple. She is a "rescued" dog that was in hte county APL for over 6 months because nobody wanted a blind, beautiful and sweet dog. She is small maybe only 6 pounds but needed a way to be on a lead for walking. She needed a lead that would allow me to gently direct her into a forward path of travel. She wears a a harness, not just a dog collar. The harness has a handlers loop that is sewn to the back of the harness (runs along the dog's spine). It is 1" wide piece of nylon webbing tape. I can grab hat harness loop to safely lift her or to pick her up with. I attach the pronged end of the belt tool into this loop. I modified the plastic display hanger to essentially trap the harness web loop into the pronged end of the tool. This rod has allowed me to walk with her. I can guide her and keep her on the forward course. I can gently lift her front quarter to let know and warn her that she has an obstruction in front of her. It supports her weight as i lift her over a curb, so she will not stumble. If i had a larger dog that was well mannered, i suspect this would work as well. THE TOOL IS DEFINITELY STONG ENOUGH TO PULL OR MANIPULATE A SERERNTINE BELT INTO POSITION. It is VERY well made. The price goes UP and it goes Down. I purchased this item for $6.29 plus tax. in June 2023. The seller and shipper were both "Amazon". I hope you find it for less. If this review is helpful, please give it a thumbs up. Thank you and please Adopt dogs that are disabled. They are wonderful, sweet pets.

I purchased this after one of my mentors in the automotive industry showed me how well this thing helped out when removing and replacing belts in tight spots. Couldn't remember what brand he had, or if he'd made his, so I looked for one of my own, and asked others if they'd used something like this before. No one seemed to know what I was talking about, and my mentor was now at a better location, so I couldn't ask him. Found this on Amazon, and it looked almost exactly like my buddy's belt hook. I bought two, so I could give one to a friend, and this product has been a lifesaver! I've had it over a year now, and co-workers like to borrow it when they're doing belt jobs. It works well and fits in tight spots, it was really affordable, and I love they way it looks and that the handle is a bright color, so it stands out when I drop it. It's strong with just a bit of flex which works great. Thanks for a great product

Does exactly what it is intended for

Looks great, cannot wait to use it.

We bought this tool to help change a belt on my 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The picture does not do this product justice. The product looks strong and like it will to the job well. It is about three feet long and very thick metal. We will not be changing this belt for a week or so. Once we fix the car, I will add a comment to let you know how it actually works. I’m so happy there were products like this available to help to fix my car. I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest review. Honesty is stressed for reviewers. Both positive and negative reviews are encouraged. There is no compensation or repercussions that bias my opinion. If my review was helpful, please click the Helpful button. How I rate items: 1 Star: (I hate it!!!): I would NOT recommend. 2 Stars: (I don’t like it): But, the product has some slight redeeming quality. 3 Stars: (It’s O.K.): Others may like it more than I do. 4 Stars: (I like it): Good product, but it may have some minor issues. 5 Stars: (I love it!!!): Perfect item and I will recommend it. Thanks and have a great day!!!

This item works great in the smaller areas. Great product

This was a great buy for aiding in removing or adding a new belt even though it seems a bit cheaply made. For those who are considering belt replacement, just loosen the belt tensioner and use this tool to remove the old belt or apply the new belt. It has two prongs at the end for either pushing or pulling belts off of the appropriate pulleys and should work well with some elbow grease. It has a plastic handle and bends under extreme duress so make sure you loosen the tensioner!

This makes the days of long belt replacement and hurt elbows stuck under the engine over. This makes it fast like a surgical procedure with the correct tools. Only improvement would be a tiny LED light to see the pulley's, but it's just as easy to use a separate flashlight or aim it from a different angle away from your head & eyes.

Very nice tool, good buy!!

As described, does the job

It is good

Great tool A+++++++

It looks good.