The car is a 1996 Mitsubishi Galant. I have replaced these belts numerous times and have also had to have a pulley replaced because of sqeaking. Does anyone have any ideas? Please Help!
2006-06-13 15:38:42 · 9 answers · asked by AI 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
This is a "shot in the dark" but I'm wondering if one of these components (or an idler pulley) is "locking-up" and snapping one belt, then throwing pieces of the broken belt around which is causing the other belt to break. I have seen A/C belts do this when the A/C compressor seizes. You may also want to try a different brand of belt(s)? The only other thing I can think of is if one of the pulleys is severely misaligned, causing one belt to shred, and throwing pieces into the other belt, causing that to break. Hope this info is helpful.
2006-06-13 15:52:54 · answer #1 · answered by lugnutz59 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This car has multi rib belts which usually have very little problem with breaking. What bran belts are you using? I would look for some one who sales BANDO belts. Then make sure you have the tension set proper. To tight will cause them to drag and wear early. To lose you will get noise and could through the belt off. Also I would spin the pulleys by hand and make sure they move freely no spots that stick.
2006-06-13 16:05:27 · answer #2 · answered by uthockey32 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have something like a bearing in the water pump or alternator locking up causing the belt to break, or maybe there is a pulley out of alignment causing damage.
2006-06-13 15:44:15 · answer #3 · answered by wrench'n away 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the belts may be on too tight. There is supposed to be a little bit of a "give" or bend in them once they are properly installed. That would also explain why the pulley had to be replaced. It wore down to fast because of belts being too tight.
2006-06-13 15:43:30 · answer #4 · answered by whispy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most likely causes are 1) too much tension, which can cause them to wear excessively, and 2) a rough or sharp spot on the pulley, which can cut them so that they will eventually break.
okay, 3) very unlikely, but defective belts, or someone nicked them while removing them from their packaging and they wore out a lot faster than normal. But check one and two first.
2006-06-13 15:44:28 · answer #5 · answered by cdf-rom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check to see if you have either a pulley or a tensioner (not sure if that car has one) is out of alignment. That can cause premature wear on the belts.
2006-06-13 15:43:09 · answer #6 · answered by Jason H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure that your belt alighnment is correct,on a ford if the power steering pulley isnt flush with the pump shaft it will do the same thing,also see if the dealer has a tsb(tech service bulletin)out on your problem.most of the time they are glad to help.
2006-06-13 15:44:38 · answer #7 · answered by strange_busaman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult a qualified technician
It is possible that your belt tensioner is not within mfg spec
Without seeing your vehicle, I cannot give an accurate diagnosis
Consult a qualified technician
Look for an ASE Certification
2006-06-13 19:09:20 · answer #8 · answered by d_cider1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the pullys are out of alignment for some reason
2006-06-13 16:23:32 · answer #9 · answered by iplaywhenican 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋