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What is the difference between a serpentine drive belt and a cam belt?
Jamesntracy
The serpentine drive belt is on the outside of the engine and is used to
drive the accessories ( such as air conditioning compressor , Power Steering
etcetera ) The cam belt ( timing belt ) is protected by a plastic cover and
connects the engine crankshaft with the engine camshaft or camshafts
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Is the serpentine belt the same as the drive belt?
The serpentine belt would be the same as the accessory drive belt.
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.
What is the difference between a timing belt and serpentine belt?
The timing belt is driven by the crank and turns the camshaft. The serpentine belt drives the alternator, air conditioning, power steering, etc.
Can you drive your truck with out the air conditioner belt?
Not if you have a serpentine drive belt............
How do you change the serpentine belt eclipse 4g63t?
the 4g63t does not have a serpentine belt, it has drive beltS
What is a serpentine belt also known as?
Accessory drive belt.Accessory drive belt.
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.
How do you change a serpentine belt on a 1992 Toyota Paseo?
This car doesn't have a serpentine belt. It has 2 drive belts.
What is the name pf the belt drive that is snake like?
serpentine belt
What is the difference between a serpentine belt and a fan belt?
A serpentine belt is one belt that runs all engine accessories (i.e. power steering pump, ac compressor, water pump, AND fan). A fan belt runs the fan only.
What is the difference between a V Belt and a Serpentine Belt?
V Belt is thin and V in shape, and is normally used to power a single component in a system of pulleys. Serpentine Belt is wider, and is used to drive multiple components in automotive engine, it loops continuous over several pulleys. In addition, V Belts are normally found in older automotives.
How do you install a drive belt on a 2002 gmc Serria?
drive belt for what on this vehicle? do u mean serpentine belt,or fan belt,or timing belt?
