Main belt problem.
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From: Tennessee
Main belt problem.
The main belt that runs the alternator, water pump, power steering, etc. decided that it wanted to fall off in my girlfriend's neighborhood last night. I was on my way to her house on a somewhat curvy road. I tried steering along the path when it totally just locked up. The power steering went out (obviously) and so did the AC.
I had to run to the store without power steering, which is a complete biotch, and on the way back I found the belt sitting in the middle of the road that I originally traveled on. The belt is still intact and doesn't seem to be damaged.
I got home and took a look at it. The water pump ball bearings crapped out, and the whole pulley locked up. Its about a $50 purchase at Autozone, but does anybody know how hard of a job this is? I dont think it should take more than a few hours... but thats just a guess.
I had to run to the store without power steering, which is a complete biotch, and on the way back I found the belt sitting in the middle of the road that I originally traveled on. The belt is still intact and doesn't seem to be damaged.
I got home and took a look at it. The water pump ball bearings crapped out, and the whole pulley locked up. Its about a $50 purchase at Autozone, but does anybody know how hard of a job this is? I dont think it should take more than a few hours... but thats just a guess.
March 2008 ROTM
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: St. Louis, Missouri
RE: Main belt problem.
to replace a water pump? its about an hour long job if you know what your doing. and thats if you do a complete flush with it! lol. shouldnt take to long, plus its an easy thing to get at
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