My car eats belts
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
My car eats belts
I just got a new belt put on in November, December annd once again the front of the passanger side belt is wearing off and 1 rib is already gone. Anyone else have this problem or any fixes? They are all new idler pullies and the belt is very tight according to my mechanic. Im waiting on new jack shaft bearings but Id assume thats not causing this issue correct?
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I just got a new belt put on in November, December annd once again the front of the passanger side belt is wearing off and 1 rib is already gone. Anyone else have this problem or any fixes? They are all new idler pullies and the belt is very tight according to my mechanic. Im waiting on new jack shaft bearings but Id assume thats not causing this issue correct?
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From: Frederick MD
I would call Carolina Auto Masters as they are not far from you. They are a very reputable performance shop. The dealer will not be of any help to you. This is would be a simple fix just requiring proper shimming of the pulleys that do not line up
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
Yea it starts as just the most forward rib and once thats gone it starts tearing away at the next one. Im not 100% sure it can make it to Durham for CAM but I might look into the laser or worst case give durham a try 
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
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Hope you get the problem figured out..
But I do know that Advance Auto parts has 1 year warranty on belts. They might have to order you two to start with, but you wont have to buy any more for a while....
But I do know that Advance Auto parts has 1 year warranty on belts. They might have to order you two to start with, but you wont have to buy any more for a while....
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
Unless someone wants to let me borrow thier laser and ill pay shipping both ways?
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
Anyone know off hand the GY Gatorback belt size? vortech said i need the 104.5 in belt and i know stock is like 86.25in(or close) I just wanna double check before I order 2 new belts
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
Ended up having the dealer do it cause the supercharger has to come off for new belts. Any idea what I can expect to pay for the idler pulley alignment? I know its $200 for the new belt to be put on
