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It might just be age. They tend to crack when the rubber gets brittle. Otherwise, it could be a bad bearing in one of the units, quite likely the tensioner pulley. With the belt off, check to make sure they all turn freely. The tensioner pulley could have a weak spring which would cause the belt to slip over the other pulleys. Dirt on a pulley or a frayed edge could cause this also.
What else can I help you with?
What causes a serpentine belt to shred?
Check the allignment of all the pully's.
How do you loosen a drive belt on a 1992 Buick Century?
Insert a socket or wrench on the spring-loaded serpentine belt tensioner then pull back; the belt will loosen.
Do you need a special tool to change a serpentine belt on a 2001 Buick Regal?
I need to know if I need a special to to change my serpentine belt on a 2001 Buick Regal
Where to find serpentine belt routing for 2006 Buick Lucerne?
need a 2006 buick lucerne belt diagram
How to loosen the tensioner to replace a serpentine belt on a 1998 buick century?
I have used a socket with a ratchet handle. The ratchet will allow you to get more travel to move the pulley and get the belt off.
How do you change timing belt on 89 Buick century?
89 Buick Century uses a timing Chain. Not a belt.
Where is the alternator on a 1986 Buick Century?
The alternator on a 1986 Buick Century is located on the front of the engine, typically mounted on the driver's side. It is driven by a belt connected to the engine's crankshaft. To access it, you may need to remove the serpentine belt and possibly some other components, depending on the engine configuration.
How do you replace timing belt in 1990 Buick Century?
The 1990 Buick Century has a timing chain and not a belt. No replacement is necessary.
How do you tighten the serpentine belt of a 2001 ford focuszx3?
You adjust the idler pulley. It needs to be done by an expert, or it will shred.
How much money for a serpentine belt for a Buick century?
Considering that the Buick Century has been in production on & off for nearly 70 years, adding a model year to your question might have been helpful. Assuming you're referring to the latest generation with the 3100 V6, a serpentine belt can be purchased online for less than $20. It would probably cost somewhat more at your local auto parts store.
How to replace a serpentine belt on 1994 buick lesabre?
replace tension put it on
What size serpentine belt do you need to by pass the ac on a 1995 Buick Le Sabre?
just order a belt for a 95 Buick le Sabre without ac.
