How can I find the correct drive belt for my car?
If the correct belt for your car is not on the garage list ask your local dealer for advice, or take the old belt with you for comparison. Even then, make sure the new belt is of the same specification as the old one, or better. Fitting a new drive belt is usually simple if the pulleys are at the front of the car.
What do you call the belt that drives the engine?
A drive belt is the part that drives all these accessories. The belt itself is driven by a pulley attached to the engine crankshaft. Most cars have one or two drive belts. When a car has only one drive belt, it might be called a serpentine belt.
What’s the best way to tighten a drive belt?
To slacken the belt, loosen the pivot bolts so that the generator is just movable by hand. Move the generator towards the engine a little at a time while feeling the tension on the belt with your other hand. When the tension is correct, tighten the adjusting strap bolts and the pivot bolt.
What happens when you change your drive belt?
Also, if your car has hydraulic power steering, you will lose the steering assist, as the power steering pump will be disabled. In addition, the alternator will stop supplying electric power that is needed to recharge the car battery and run the vehicle electric systems. Old vs new drive belt. See larger photo.
How do you replace a ground drive belt on a riding lawn mower?
Loop the ground drive belt over the transaxle pulley. Position the battery box in the opening and align the wire harness and battery cables. Lower the battery box into the tractor body and engage the retaining tabs. Connect the seat switch wire harness clip to the seat bracket.
Is there a way to adjust the drive belt?
Unlike the starter belt, the drive belt doesn’t have a tension bolt attached to it to adjust the tension that can tighten or loosen it. If you’re unsure how to do it then you can simply call a certified mechanic to do it for you. There is no way to adjust a drive belt, so it’s important to get the right size belt in the first place.
How do you remove a serpentine belt from a car?
Using the serpentine belt tool, rotate the tensioner to remove belt tension. Remove the old belt. Slowly release the tensioner. Rotate the tensioner and slide the belt off any smooth pulley. Then release the tensioner and finish removing the old belt.
What should I do if my car belt is too loose?
If it stretches farther than one inch, it is too loose. Before starting your car, double check to make sure the belt is properly routed, the belt is placed straight onto the pulleys, and that there is enough tension. After replacing the belt, keep the hood open and try starting your car to make sure all components have power.