chris, that is a good idea
interesting morning
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interesting morning
Big test day down at Wayne State University! So i left a little early (6:30am), cruisin down the m-10 Lodge freeway, suddenly *Snap* the serpentine belt goes. (third one in 6 months) Using all my strength (and 155 lbs) i pulled her to the side of the road. Called and set up a tow (AAA - 5 free a year or something) figured id get the darn problem fixed once and for all - find that bad pulley. got to the shop and as im going through pulleys, one sticks out about a half inch more then the rest. The tensioner! went and picked up the part -installed in 15 minuted and so far so good. As far as that test with my super strict professor? He said as long as i can provide proof i cant retake the test. Good thing i saved all my receipts and AAA towing bill. Anyone else replace the tensioner? Do you think this will fix my belt devouring beast?
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The tensioner is the problem 9 out of 10 times with belt issues. They take the abuse so the alt, water pump, ps, etc. don't have to. I'd say you're probably good for 60K miles now.
Good luck when you makeup your test,
Austin
Good luck when you makeup your test,
Austin
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Originally Posted by randomhero1172
as long as i can provide proof i cant retake the test.
Did you check all the pulleys or stop checking when you noticed how far the idler stuck out? The idler will sometimes stick out a little further with no load on it, but as everyone else said, that's the problem most of the time. Just to be safe, why don't you carry a breaker bar and a spare belt with you. I'm guessing you could change the belt quicker than the tow truck can get there.
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Helpfull tip: I had the same problem couple years back. I took a piece of 1/2 square stock cut it to 3/4" long and welded it to the side of the lugnut wrench. it is a perfect place for it, you always have a tool to replace the belt and mounts under the hood of the truck near the belt.
By the way I lost two oil dipsticks because the belt shredded and must have caught the dipstick handle, so if any one has found them on the highway please send them back to me. COD.
By the way I lost two oil dipsticks because the belt shredded and must have caught the dipstick handle, so if any one has found them on the highway please send them back to me. COD.
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Originally Posted by Kory Zimmerman
Helpfull tip: I had the same problem couple years back. I took a piece of 1/2 square stock cut it to 3/4" long and welded it to the side of the lugnut wrench.
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Originally Posted by Kory Zimmerman
Helpfull tip: I had the same problem couple years back. I took a piece of 1/2 square stock cut it to 3/4" long and welded it to the side of the lugnut wrench. it is a perfect place for it, you always have a tool to replace the belt and mounts under the hood of the truck near the belt.
By the way I lost two oil dipsticks because the belt shredded and must have caught the dipstick handle, so if any one has found them on the highway please send them back to me. COD.
By the way I lost two oil dipsticks because the belt shredded and must have caught the dipstick handle, so if any one has found them on the highway please send them back to me. COD.
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Originally Posted by Kory Zimmerman
Helpfull tip: I had the same problem couple years back. I took a piece of 1/2 square stock cut it to 3/4" long and welded it to the side of the lugnut wrench. it is a perfect place for it, you always have a tool to replace the belt and mounts under the hood of the truck near the belt.
By the way I lost two oil dipsticks because the belt shredded and must have caught the dipstick handle, so if any one has found them on the highway please send them back to me. COD.
By the way I lost two oil dipsticks because the belt shredded and must have caught the dipstick handle, so if any one has found them on the highway please send them back to me. COD.
Awesome idea. Reps to you
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Originally Posted by F350-6
One more night of studying sounds like a good thing.
Did you check all the pulleys or stop checking when you noticed how far the idler stuck out? The idler will sometimes stick out a little further with no load on it, but as everyone else said, that's the problem most of the time. Just to be safe, why don't you carry a breaker bar and a spare belt with you. I'm guessing you could change the belt quicker than the tow truck can get there.
Did you check all the pulleys or stop checking when you noticed how far the idler stuck out? The idler will sometimes stick out a little further with no load on it, but as everyone else said, that's the problem most of the time. Just to be safe, why don't you carry a breaker bar and a spare belt with you. I'm guessing you could change the belt quicker than the tow truck can get there.
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Originally Posted by Rick2001
How many of you have the upper hose that passes through the belt routing?
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Originally Posted by Rick2001
I guess I am the lucky one with the upper hose that goes through the belt.
LOL.. well I just put a new one on so I should be good for awhile.. I hope!
LOL.. well I just put a new one on so I should be good for awhile.. I hope!