What happens if a serpentine belt is not squarely aligned in the pulley grooves?
If the belt is a Serpentine type, then make sure that it is the correct width and squarely aligned in the pulley grooves. If this is not correctly aligned, the belt will be thrown off the pulley wheels.
What could cause a belt to be misaligned?
This can be due to idler drag, low installation tension, belt wear, degradation of the tensioner spring, a belt that’s too long, seized bearings, or contaminants of the same type that cause chirping. Additionally, if the belt is wet from getting splashed, it could lose traction. This is often a tensioning problem.
How do I know if my V belt is aligned?
Count two V-grooves in from the forward edge (Fig 1). Now, place the smaller plastic alignment segment onto the pulley to be checked. Again, place it two V-grooves in. Look down the length of the steel alignment rod and check that it lines up with the markings on the alignment segment (Fig 2).
Can a VW serpentine belt tensioner fail?
Next up in our Failed VW Parts series we are looking at the serpentine belt tensioner. We are not looking at the failure of one specific serpentine belt tensioner. This applies to all belt tensioners, even on non-VW cars. This type of failure can be anything from somewhat annoying to leaving you stranded, and even cause catastrophic engine damage.
Where is the belt tensioner on a Tiguan?
VW TIGUAN SERPENTINE BELT AND SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER LOCATION. WHERE IS THE BELT – YouTube If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
What causes misalignment on a serpentine belt?
Serpentine belt misalignment can be caused by any of the accessory pulleys. Or, it may be the result of improper belt installation. There are two types of misalignment, each caused by the relationship of the pulleys to one another.
When did the Ford serpentine belt come out?
The serpentine belt debuted in the 1979 Ford Mustang along with the automatic belt tensioner assembly. While we have seen great improvements in belt construction and longevity with EPDM rubber materials, the design of the spring-loaded automatic belt tensioner has remained largely unchanged.