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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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today upon looking for symptoms for vibration. i found that my ac belt has wear on one edge of the belt ( towards front of car). my question is i want to change this asap with a gatorback. and what would cause this to get ate up this way. the other belt is fine. could the crank be the culprit?

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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 10:47 PM
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The belt is probably just old. Make sure the a/c idler pulley, a/c tensioner, and tensioner pulley are all in good condition before you put the new one on. If it's worn down, one of those, or the crank pulley, should have a spot easy to identify.
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You have a shot bearing in an idler somewhere most likely.
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i replaced my idler and it started sqeaking agian. can the crankpulley be a little out of balnce? im going to replace both belts with gatorbacks tomorrow.
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Don't re-use the crank bolt unless you have an non-torque to yield one.
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im not taking off the crank bolt. im just replacing the belts. just wondering if the crank being out of balnce can cuase the ac belt to be chewed up
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