I own a 91 plymouth sundance 2.5 not turbo A/C has been takin out.My alternater belt keeps on breaking on me, last time it broke it took my power stering belt to.Pully is is good conditon.
2007-09-24 08:09:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chrysler
Chrysler had a boat load of trouble with belt problems back then on 2.2 and 2.5's. The problem was with the alternator. It's mounted in rubber where the pivot bolt goes through and fastens to the mounting bracket. The rubber wears down and the alt.doesn't run square with all the other pulleys. There mounted in the 'legs' of the alt. and come out easily. If Chrysler doesn't still furnish them, try after market. Takes two. one in each 'leg' Another problem with the alt., was it wouldn't run out far enough and align with the other pulleys. This caused the belt to squeal. People would think the belt needed tightening which only made the two bushings I just mentioned fatigue even more. Chrysler has a bulletin on that and a washer to fix the problem. The washer forces the metal sleeves to shift in side the 2 mounting rubbers in the 'legs' and the alt. shifts forward in line.
2007-09-25 11:31:21 · answer #1 · answered by Jackolantern 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is it actually breaking, just coming off, or is it gone so you can't tell which?
If it's actually breaking, I would lean more to being too tight, but misaligned pulleys could also cause it to wear out prematurely.
If it's just getting thrown off, then it's most likely a misaligned pulley, or the belt is too loose causing the problem.
If you removed the compressor and installed a bypass pulley, the pulley is likely not perfectly lined up with the other pulleys.
If you bypassed the compressor pulley alltogether by using a shorter belt, then it's possible the belt is either rubbing something, is too tight, or not tight enough. You should be able to pull the belt up (or push it in) about a half inch if tightened properly.
Another thing to check is the pulleys themselves. Make sure they don't wiggle around when you grab them. Grab it and try to move it side to side, should be very minimal movement. If they do, then the bearings are worn out and that is what is causing the problem.
2007-09-24 16:33:14 · answer #2 · answered by Mark B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is possible that you are putting the belts on too tight. There should be a little slack in the belts, just not enough to alow them to slip.
Another idea would be in the type of belt you are buying. Are they cheap no name brand or quality?
Final idea, is it possible that your belt is rubbing against something that is eating away at it?
2007-09-24 08:18:33 · answer #3 · answered by theCATALYST 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check an make sure belt is running true or straight. Make sure it is on the right pulleys . How often does it break more than a year or less. I change my belts every year. good luck
2007-09-24 08:24:02 · answer #4 · answered by nikipoo 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Get the correct size belts and make sure that its not overtighten.
2007-09-24 09:26:43 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it sounds like the pullys are out of line
2007-09-25 20:25:52 · answer #6 · answered by robert p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dry gas
2007-09-24 08:16:12 · answer #7 · answered by Patrick D 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋