T-Belt check
09-28-2003, 10:40 AM
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T-Belt check
Just a reminder to check the t belt tension. I did mine today after much procrastinating and it was way loose since I installed it 2K miles ago. Took all of 2 hours with an oil change included.
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Tim
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Tim
09-28-2003, 03:46 PM
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Better loose than too tight. The expansion of the engine will snap a belt if it's too tight.
A really loose belt will slap against itself at the water pump pulley and shear off teeth. This is why the newer water pumps have that metal fence there.
A really loose belt will slap against itself at the water pump pulley and shear off teeth. This is why the newer water pumps have that metal fence there.