Serpentine belt and tensioner 2004 Ram 4x4 1500
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Serpentine belt and tensioner 2004 Ram 4x4 1500
My serpentine belt has begun to shred on one edge. I have no idea how many miles is on it. I was driving and a thumping was coming from under the hood. The hood was locked up due to rust. So peeking in where I could I saw something flying around. Drove home worked on hood latch all good now. When having a good look around I saw nothing wrong with the belt. The next trip out it was ok, no noises. Next, next trip out it started again and I knew I had to have a closer look. I found the 6" very narrow slice (1 rib worth) just laying in there. Felt the belt again and could tell where it was shredding from. Otherwise, the belt felt good and solid, but clearly, I can feel/see the flaw now. I did do one more trip out like 40 miles .. no issues. I realize now I was taking too many chances.
**So I am planning to replace the belt before driving again.
How important is it to change the tensioner/pulley as well? I'm not real flush with cash so I would rather not.. but I also don't want to ruin a new belt if it's more a tensioner issue. I have had the truck for 5 years but I only have used super low miles.
Thanks a bunch for any input.
**So I am planning to replace the belt before driving again.
How important is it to change the tensioner/pulley as well? I'm not real flush with cash so I would rather not.. but I also don't want to ruin a new belt if it's more a tensioner issue. I have had the truck for 5 years but I only have used super low miles.
Thanks a bunch for any input.
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Hey You, Thanks so much. You always show up. The tensioner feels real good.. moves but tight! I shall remove it from my cart
did notice the alternator pully has a 1/4" chip out of the outside edge. It is not rough so I think it is ok. Also noticed a spot on a wire that has a small shallow cut on it. I know that is from the belt shredding and it sliced it while driving. I think electrical tape will fix that. It's super tiny.
ok onward. I need to fix this fast sadly no Rock Auto up here so transit takes some time. Their prices are worth the wait.
Thanks again!
did notice the alternator pully has a 1/4" chip out of the outside edge. It is not rough so I think it is ok. Also noticed a spot on a wire that has a small shallow cut on it. I know that is from the belt shredding and it sliced it while driving. I think electrical tape will fix that. It's super tiny.
ok onward. I need to fix this fast sadly no Rock Auto up here so transit takes some time. Their prices are worth the wait.
Thanks again!
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Thanks to any and all input as always. Much appreciated
Jan
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Verify alternator output with a meter. See what it has to say. The dash gauges are notoriously inaccurate.....
When you have the belt off, clean all the grooved pulleys REALLY WELL, and make sure everything spins nicely. A bad bearing in even an idler pulley can eat the belt in short order.
When you have the belt off, clean all the grooved pulleys REALLY WELL, and make sure everything spins nicely. A bad bearing in even an idler pulley can eat the belt in short order.