CapoWS6

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So today I pull my car out and I hear an annoying loud squeal. I look under the hood and I notice that the serpentine belt is like half off the pulleys! I have to take it to the dealer now cause i dont know any good mechanics! Is this normal? Is it safe to drive to the dealer or do I have to tow it? I tugged on the belt a bit and its tight, but I can tell its half on half off. Anyone experince this? car is a 00 WS6.

thanks!

SparkyJJO

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Or why don't you just put it back yourself? Not that hard to do. But I would find out why it got like that.

CapoWS6

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I would but im not a mechanic, and I dont feel comfortable working on something if i dont really know what im doing!

98boxer

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You will be very surprised how easy it is to replace a belt if you take the time to do this yourself.

SS#2906

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I really can't see how the belt can be 1/2 way off all the pulleys. Most of the pulleys are grooved and have a lip to retain the belt in place except for the water pump, and the 2 idler pulleys.

CapoWS6

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I can try to snap a pic tomorrow, im not driving the car until next week when I take it in. Im not sure if its on all the pulleys or just the top one, its past the lip, isnt it possible for the belt to slip off? I mean I know im looking at the right thing because I can tell when the belt looks normal or not!

Streetsharkls1

Thats Why I Carry Both Belts In The Back, Just Incase! Ive Broken One In 2003 And Lost One Racing A Viper . Hope This Helps

wickedformula

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half on? that i have never seen happen and ive been working on a multitude of cars. you sure you know what you're looking at? i dont mean to offend im just saying that because you stated you are "no mechanic". snap some pics im curious to see what this looks like. if it were to snap you would see a bunch of lights light up on your dashboard and you would lose power steering, water pump, alternator and w/e else that thing wraps around under there lol. its fun trust me...

CapoWS6

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ended up needing a new tensioner and all new belts since it was pretty chewed up, didnt have a chance to snap a pic but im positive that the belt was off a few grooves on the pulley

samson_420

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Next time you go to a "stealership" and or mechanic, make sure to ask for some new muffler bearings. They will usually give you a pretty good deal on some.

CapoWS6

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ok....im not worried about the money so you shouldnt be either.....

wickedformula

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guess you read up on the recall on those for our cars

dont forget about the dashboard gasket heard those go pretty quick if you dont check the torque on the bolts...

CapoWS6

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are you serious? i better go change those parts then! anyways.........thanks for the replys guys.....end post.....

samson_420

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Where can I get a dash gasket?

This guy might need one too.

SS#2906

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Funny *** ****!!!!!!!!!! Don't forget about the blinker fluid.....2 qt should do it.