Quick belt question
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Quick belt question
Is there any break in for a new belt? Just put new alt/WP and ps belts on, so I was wondering when I should go back and re check the tension. 1986 22re FYI.
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Its always a good idea to go back and check belt tension. After you replace it I would take it for a 10-15 minute drive then check tension. Then again after about a week. I like to check at every oil change. Better safe than sorry. Its more or less just my preference.
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Never hurts to check the belt tension after some miles. I tend to take a look under the hood every few weeks or so anyhow.
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Thanks guys! I had just put a new alt/WP belt on when I first did the timing chain job, and I started getting a non-bearing chirp after a few days, as well as I noticed that my voltage would drop at idle, but be fine at load. I knew it probably just needed to be re-tensioned, but I neglected it. This morning the belt broke on me on my way to work... lesson learned. I'll check it again in the morning before I leave to go to work, and before I head home.
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