DriftR

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This is the 2nd time I lost the belt on my 93 LT1. Everything is pretty much stock under the hood. (I have a Goodyear Gatorback belt) nothing relocated!

First time it happened it was my fault... I came out of a drift pretty abruptly and it kicked the belt as it gained traction quickly.
This time I was in a long drift and came out of it very smoothly, lost the belt and went through the next 2 turns with no power steering.

I've been getting more aggressive with the car and I don't want it to keep happening... I think there was a pulley with taller shoulders??? any links or other ideas would help.

Thanks ~Tom

gjohnsonws6

iTrader: (12)

remedy : get rid of the gatorback belt,I had one ... once

96capricemgr

iTrader: (1)

I would look for a flaw in your car because this is not a "known issue" with these.

ThoR294

iTrader: (6)

if everything is stock, i would try a different belt (ac delco belts are fine) and check your tensioner... make sure every other pulley is good.

k0261886

iTrader: (5)

Replace the tensioner.

AZ2ENVY

iTrader: (2)

Its the belt . Mine puked a Gatorjunk as well . Theyre known for stretching and causing
static discharge . Bad **** with the Opti being right there . Go with a Gates they have
the best rep .

DriftR

iTrader: (4)

Hmm... I liked the Gatorback for a long time, seemed like a good belt but it sounds like it could be the culprit along with putting a new tensioner on. Both simple fixes to an annoying problem, even if it's a rare occurence. I always get a lot of cracking with the Gates belts I put on the truck but I've heard they are very good.
Is there a way to tell if a tensioner is bad aside from bearing squeel? I think I remember adjustment marks in the cast for it to fall between.

I8ASaleen

iTrader: (9)

Either look at the tensioner or the crank pulley. The crank pulley is known to come apart b/c they use a fabric insert to separate the belt groove from the inner assembly.

mattyj385

iTrader: (1)

look at your power steering pump pully, it should be flush with the shaft, if it isnt you need a new pully at least, might need a pump, i went through 3 belts before if figured my problem out lol

mattyj385

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and make sure your tensioner doesnt look like its tweeked out, it should be straight level

WS Sick

Most definately check the pully alignment especially across the tensioner. Gates belt as well.