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Why does 1992 Mercury capri water pump alternator belt keep breaking when the pulleys seem ok and work fine but break wo much notice but squeek and when I slowdown on pedal noise stops?
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∙ 9y ago
The Mercury Capri came from the factory with the wrong altenator pulley that does not seat the belt properly. Ford offered a replacement pulley with the proper specs. Contact your local Ford dealer and see if they still have any pulleys available. Replace the pulley and put a good quality belt on and that should fix your problem.THIS IS BECKY I CONTACTED FORDS PERSANAL SIT. THEY HAVE CONVENATLEY DISSCONTENUED THIS POLLY. THEY NEED TO CHECK TO SEE HOW MANY TITLES ARE STILL REGESTERED AND MAKE THOSE POLLY. IM STILL BROKE DOWN BECOUSE OF THIS.
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How do you take the pulley off the alternator?
Removal of Alternator PulleysOver the years I have ruined several an Alternator pulleys because I refused to spend the money to buy an Alternator Pulley Removal Tool.I finally learned the hard way, and for a long time have used the proper removal tool; no more ruined pulleys!!!!Due to the design of Alternator Pulleys, an ordinary "Gear Puller" cannot get a "proper grip" on the pulley flange, and the force necessary to overcome the friction of the force-fit of the pulley to the shaft results in damage to the pulley.Go to any auto parts supply store and buy an Alternator Pulley Removal Tool. They don't cost much, and are well worth it in time saved, and the cost of replacement pulleys. Then just follow the instructins that come with the tool and you should have not trouble. Good luck!
