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Q: What happens if a fan belt is too tight?
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Can a fan belt that is too tight cause a broken fan clutch?

no


What would cause tearing on a 2004 trailblazer fan belt?

Belt too tight, or too loose, or drive pulleys out of alignment, or damaged.


Would tightening the belt too tight cause the fan clutch to go out on a 92 pathfinder?

no


96 Toyota lancruiser fan belt noise with new set of belt?

The belt(s) are probably too loose or too tight. Either way will cause noise.


What happens if you buy the wrong serpentine belt for car?

It won't work being too tight or too slack.


What is the serpentine belt and Tensioner 300se?

The serpentine belt and the tensioner on a 300 SE motor is part of the fan system that controls all of the smaller motors on the front of the engine. The serpentine belt helps turn the alternator, power steering pump, water pump, and the fan. The tensioner is a pulley on this belt that helps to keep the belt tight enough to stay on, but not too tight to hinder operation.


Why was belt arrested?

because its too tight


Why would the belt on a 1996 Kia Sephia squeal a lot but at random times if it is new and tight?

the belt may be too tight, you should be able to grab the belt and twist it around half way if you can't do that its too tight.


How tight to tighten serpentine belt?

Your car most probably has an automatic belt tensioner that keeps the belt tight and in proper spec. If the belt has too much play in it, the belt tensioner will need to be replaced.


Why is your car squealing before it is started?

It Could Be Your Serpentine Belt too tight or not tight enough.


Should you wear a belt if your stomach hurts?

You can wear a belt. Just do put it too tight.


Just had timing belt changed. Now car is making a whurring noise like the belt is scraping the belt cover. Could sound be caused by too tight or too loose timging belt?

The belt cover may have been installed incorrectly and either the belt or crank pulley could be hitting it, the belt may have been installed too tight or incorrectly also.