Belt issues
05-11-2010, 10:32 AM
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Belt issues
'93 laredo 4.0l w/AC I had a problem with my belt shredding just now and am pretty sure it's the idler pulley but it could be the A/C pulley. I never use the A/C anyways so is it possible to take the A/C off and buy a non A/C belt along with a new Idler pulley and re- route it? From what I've read so far half think you can and half don't. Any help would be appreciated.
05-12-2010, 08:02 AM
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I would check the A/C bolts for loose. It my be going at angle and cutting the belt. The Alt. bracket will do the some thing. I never heard of pulley by it self being bad unless froze up or being hit by some heavy object. The tensioner pulley will go bad with time ( out of alignment) and will begin to damage the belts.
05-12-2010, 08:29 AM
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Engine: 4.0 litre
when you don't use the AC the compressor pulley is just like an idler pulley. No drag.
Remove the belt and check all pulleys by hand. Check the multi-V condition and replace if necessary. Tighten to specs.
Remove the belt and check all pulleys by hand. Check the multi-V condition and replace if necessary. Tighten to specs.
05-12-2010, 12:57 PM
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