running the car without an alternator belt?
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From: Beirut,Lebanon
running the car without an alternator belt?
The belt of my car broke today..ABS and ABD lights went on in the car but I still drove it for another 10 miles.... Can I drive it to the garage another 10 miles or is it dangerous .. Help needed ..
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From: yorba linda, ca
I would think you could drive another 10 miles to get her fixed. Just make sure it is the alternator belt that gave up, and not the fan belt! Your car will go as far as your battery will let it..
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From: Beirut,Lebanon
I am defite it is the alternator.. The fan belt is OK.
I will recharge the battery before taking her to the garage.
The previous belt changes ,Bosch belts with 10 mm thickness were used whereas the mechanic should have used 9.5 mm thick belts..Has any one encountered problems when using 10mm belts?
I will recharge the battery before taking her to the garage.
The previous belt changes ,Bosch belts with 10 mm thickness were used whereas the mechanic should have used 9.5 mm thick belts..Has any one encountered problems when using 10mm belts?
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I"ve driven over an hour with a broken alternator belt before.
Needless to say, don't run the radio, AC, etc, anything that uses power. Also, starting the car probably takes more energy, so don't stop/start the car a lot, just drive to your mechanic's place.
OR... Just replace the belt yourself. There's info at Robin's site: http://www.p-car.com/diy/vbelt/
Needless to say, don't run the radio, AC, etc, anything that uses power. Also, starting the car probably takes more energy, so don't stop/start the car a lot, just drive to your mechanic's place.
OR... Just replace the belt yourself. There's info at Robin's site: http://www.p-car.com/diy/vbelt/
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My Mechanic here in Las Vegas is a 30 year Porsche shop, the owner has the same car I do, color and all.
They say that they have less trouble with the 10mm belts and just add some shims to adjust it.
Pete
They say that they have less trouble with the 10mm belts and just add some shims to adjust it.
Pete
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