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After installing a new Serpentine Belt, Tensioner, and idler pulley, I noticed the belt is off center on the PS pulley. As you can see, it runs toward the front of the vehicle (as best as I can describe it). I noticed wear on the front edge of the old belt upon removal and inspection. Can this as simple as attaching a pulley remover and slightly pulling the pulley forward in order to center the belt?
Last edited by Ricks94vette; May 23, 2019 at 09:11 PM.
Previous repairs? If not, unlikely it might lead to pulley coming off. The tensioner maybe worn causing belt not to track correctly. If idlers or other smooth pulleys are at angle it will change where belt rides on the following pulley.
Previous repairs? If not, unlikely it might lead to pulley coming off. The tensioner maybe worn causing belt not to track correctly. If idlers or other smooth pulleys are at angle it will change where belt rides on the following pulley.
Tensioner, idler pulley are brand new....just installed them today so it's not those. Now the PS unit.....that's probably original but working fine. I just thought maybe I can pull the pulley out just enough to keep the front part of the belt off the lip.
Sometimes it can be the tensioner itself and not just the pulley wheel on it. I had one that the spring loaded joint in the tensioner was worn causing it to not stay square with the rest of the pulleys. Might take your belt off and see if you can wiggle the tensioner arm from front to back.
Sometimes it can be the tensioner itself and not just the pulley wheel on it. I had one that the spring loaded joint in the tensioner was worn causing it to not stay square with the rest of the pulleys. Might take your belt off and see if you can wiggle the tensioner arm from front to back.
Double checked everything....I ended up slightly pulling out the PS pulley just enough that the edge of the belt clears the outer lip. All good now 👌
Thanks Klondike
Last edited by Ricks94vette; May 25, 2019 at 02:47 PM.
PS Pulley offset
