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If it is a serpentine belt the idler pulley more than likely needs replacing. If it is a drive belt you are adjusting it too tightly.
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Why does the belt keep snapping on a dodge caravan?
If it is a serpentine belt the idler pulley more than likely needs replacing. If it is a drive belt you are adjusting it too tightly.
What causes a serpentine belt on a 2001 Malibu to keep breaking?
Most likely one of your pulleys/accessories has a bearing going out and seizes intermittently causing it to fly.
Why does the serpentine belt keep breaking on a 99 Plymouth neon?
The belt tensioner is probably bad.
How do you tighten the serpentine belt on a 1997 jeep?
A serpentine belt has an idler pulley on is to keep it tight at all times. If your serpentine belt is loose, then something is worn out. Its possible the idler pulley is stuck in its bracket so it cannot move or the spring on it is worn out.
Why does serpentine belt on 2002 impala keep shredding?
belt tensioner is bad or one of your pulleys that the belt rides on is bad or out of alignment.
Why does the alternator belt on your 1998 VW Golf GT TDi keep on snapping?
because they are cheap
What is a drive belt tensioner?
If your vehicle has a serpentine belt that is used to drive the accessories ( alternator , air conditioning compressor , power steering , etcetera ) the serpentine belt has a spring loaded tensioner that is supposed to keep the proper tension on the belt ( if it is working correctly )
How do you tighten serpentine belt on 1997 Mercury Villager?
There is a spring loaded tensioner that is supposed to keep the serpentine tight. If it is loose, it needs to be replaced.
Why would the serpentine belt on a 1994 Le Baron keep slipping off of the pulleys?
Assuming the tensioner is keeping the belt tight, you need to make sure all of the pulleys are still in a straight line. If a bearing has failed in a pulley the puley will "lean" causing the belt to run off the edge.
How do you adjust the serpentine belt on a 2002 ford ranger?
There is no adjustment, they use a belt tensioner to keep it tight. If it is loose it need to be replaced.
Why is the serpentine belt keep coming off the 1992 Chrysler fifth avenue?
Your belt is either to big or just plain worn out.
Where is the tightener for the serpentine belt on a Saturn?
look at your belt with the engine running (keep your fingers out) the pully on a little arm that bounces is your tensioner.
