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Anonymous Posted on Mar 07, 2011

I have a 1992 Buick Regal and the drive belt or serpentine belt keeps getting chewed up and I have bought a new one and it did it again..What is causing this? How do I get a belt to stay on my car without shredding the belt?

  • Anonymous Mar 07, 2011

    My husband says he has checked all the suggestions over and over?

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One or more of your pulleys may be damaged or misaligned. Remove the belt and inspect the pulleys for cracks and/or sharp edges. You can use a stiff straight edge to check alignment. Also check that there is no play or wobble in any of the pulleys and that your belt gemstones is not worn or broken.

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Something is making this happen - I'd say to inspect all the attachments connected to the belt - alternator, water pumps etc for excessive wear and/ or play.
Best regards
Ck

  • Anonymous Mar 07, 2011

    Crankshaft Damper or pulley, could be the cause
    It will deteriate over time and the rubber rot
    You won't see the pulley move out of alignment
    but it will move 1/8''

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