Cort, Joel wrote: > > ....1) The brand new power steering fan belt keeps popping off the pulley > and getting caught between all the metal stuff and the driveshaft. There is > now a nice V cut and nasty rubber smell. What is a good remedy to keep the > belt from popping off? - I'm putting on brand new belt this afternoon. > Joel, check and see: a) if power steering pump is binding or seizing-up; b) if for some reason (unknown to you) the V-belts are not in proper alignment; c) if anything is coming in contact with the belt; d) if the tension is proper. Tyrone Big Pine Key, FL. 87 GL Syncro |
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