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Is an alternator serpentine belt the same as a serpentine belt?
If the alternator belt is the same belt as the other accessories, yes.
Is the serpentine belt the same as the drive belt?
The serpentine belt would be the same as the accessory drive belt.
Are the serpentine belt and alternator part of the same system?
In the newer vehicles the serpentine belt drives all the pumps, compressor and the alternator on the engine.
Is a serpentine belt the same thing as a generator drive belt?
No, the serpentine belt is used to drive more than one thing and tension is automatically adjust by way of a spring loaded idler pulley. Normally it will drive the alternator, power steering pump, & A/C compressor. A drive belt normally drives only one thing and tension is manually adjusted. A serpentine belt is wider that a drive belt and is not a V-Belt like a drive belt.
Is a timing belt the same as a serpentine belt?
No the timing belt drives the camshaft. A serpentine belt drives accessories such as alternator, power steering and ac.
Is a timing belt and serpentine belt the same on a 1997 Dodge Caravan?
No. The timing belt or chain connects to crankshaft and camshafts. The serpentine belt connects the crankshaft with the alternator, ac compressor, power steering, etc.
Is a serpentine belt and drive belt one in the same?
Technically,Yes. But realistically no. They are both drive belts, but the term drive belt is normally what is referred to as a non-serpentine belt. This term is used to distinguish between the two type belts. A drive belt tension must be adjusted manually, whereas a serpentine belt tension is controlled by a tensioner.
Is cam belt and drive belt the same?
no as they have different names. No, the cam belt drives the engine cam and possibly water pump on some vehicles. The drive belt or serpentine belt drives the alternator, power steering pump, water pump, A/C compressor, & cooling fan on some vehicles.
Is the serpentine and timing belt the same on a Ford Windstar?
The serpentine belt is also known as the accessory drive belt - indicating it drives the A/C, alternator, power steering & water pump (usually).The timing belt... Well it handles the synchronized movement of the crankshaft & camshaft(s).See "Related Questions" below for more
Is a 1999 ford expedition timing belt and serpentine belt the same?
No , the serpentine belt is outside of the engine , at the front , and is used to " drive " the accesories . Also , it uses a timing CHAIN instead of a timing belt
How do you remove the AC belt so you can replace the alt belt?
There should be a belt tensioner pulley that is able to slide back and forth to tention the belt. Loosen that fully then take the belt off that will also be the same for the alternator if it is a V-belt Drive. if it is a serpentine belt the one belt will release the pressure from All the Pulley's.
Does a 1998 Dodge Dakota have more than one belt Is the timing belt the same as a serpentine belt?
the timing belt is not the same as the serpentine belt.the serpentine belt goes around your water pump pulley and the power steering pump,air condition compressor pulley and the alternator pulley.the timing belt goes around the camshaft and the crankshaft.it is not visable without taking the timing belt cover off.
