Still having the same problem
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From: Rockport, IN
Woohoo! I got the new belt put on today and it appears to be working nicely. I did a more thorough inspection of all the pulleys after I took the belt that was on it off. I didn't see anything that was out of order, so I went ahead and put the new belt on. I had my daughter floor the van, which normally would have resulted in the belt coming off, and it stayed on like it should. I guess the parts you buy do sometimes make a difference. I compared the Gates belt with the Car Quest one that was on the van and there is a difference in the feel of the material. The CQ belt seems like it has a harder rubber in it than the Gates belt. Maybe that is part of the reason why the CQ belts kept coming off--they''re cheaply made. Hopefully the problem belt saga is finally over. 
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Good luck. Remember having confidence in the Goodyear Gatorback belt I tried. Had already tried Gates & house brand belts made by Dayton. Unfortunately that good feeling didn't last a week.
After discovering the harmonic balancer issue & replacing it, the ratty old, hard, cracked, original belt ran smooth as silk.
After discovering the harmonic balancer issue & replacing it, the ratty old, hard, cracked, original belt ran smooth as silk.
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From: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Indeed hopefull this has been cured------nothing like something aggravating that goes on forever Rico!
Definitely report back if the new belt isn't the issue------its good to know the brand can sometimes make a difference. I've used the NAPA brand belts 3-4 times on an E van 5.4 motor and so far they've been just great.
Thanks for the update!
Definitely report back if the new belt isn't the issue------its good to know the brand can sometimes make a difference. I've used the NAPA brand belts 3-4 times on an E van 5.4 motor and so far they've been just great.
Thanks for the update!
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You never indicated if this is a serpentine belt you are replacing or a V belt???
Be aware if we are talking about an serpentine belt, the bearings on the tensioner, as they start to go bad, may cause the belt to jump off occasionally.
Be aware if we are talking about an serpentine belt, the bearings on the tensioner, as they start to go bad, may cause the belt to jump off occasionally.
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