Serp belt keeps popping off under high RPM/load
#19
I had the same exact problem. Drove me nuts as I was changing the belt every week. Turns out the previous owner replaced the alternator with a non dealer model. The pulley is slightly different. Ordered just the pulley from the dealer and that fixed my problem.
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This happened to me on my Supra. Whenever I used to shift hard the belt would jump and get chewed up. When I changed to a ATI crank pulley it wasn't pressed on a 100% on, though to the naked eye it was impossible to tell. Took off the pulley, cleaned up the crank snout and the inside of the crank pulley then reinstalled with the correct torque settings and problem was solved.
If you recently had any work related to cams, crank pulley or any other pulley, make sure everything is torqued and installed properly.
If you recently had any work related to cams, crank pulley or any other pulley, make sure everything is torqued and installed properly.
#22
I did recently have cams installed... the shop that did it installed the TB shaft wrong when they replaced my shaft seals, didn't torque my Tbolt clamp on the TB so it popped off on the way home, and they forgot to torque my lug nuts on both front wheels... which almost ended badly.
I inspected every pulley and they all move freely, although the the topmost pulley in-between the alternator and PS pump doesn't like to keep spinning with its momentum like the others.. It just stops quicker than the rest when its spun fast. I can't imagine its playing a role.
I just installed a new belt. 57.5" dayco (warranty replacement). When I rev the engine, the tensioner moves.
Im noticing that the tensioner is VERY close to is max tension capability when I rev it. Im starting to think it can't keep up when the belt begins to stretch. Even with this brand new belt, its dangerously close to its maximum position.
Im going to try running a 57" belt or closer to it than 57.5"
Wish me luck
I inspected every pulley and they all move freely, although the the topmost pulley in-between the alternator and PS pump doesn't like to keep spinning with its momentum like the others.. It just stops quicker than the rest when its spun fast. I can't imagine its playing a role.
I just installed a new belt. 57.5" dayco (warranty replacement). When I rev the engine, the tensioner moves.
Im noticing that the tensioner is VERY close to is max tension capability when I rev it. Im starting to think it can't keep up when the belt begins to stretch. Even with this brand new belt, its dangerously close to its maximum position.
Im going to try running a 57" belt or closer to it than 57.5"
Wish me luck
Last edited by prowakeskater; Feb 6, 2012 at 08:58 AM.
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I also ended up with Gates too and so far so good. i think what was causing my belts to break was it jumps one groove and rides the edge of my ATI damper. I think this was caused by a bad 'fabricated' alternator arm. I bought an oe arm and made it work and so far no issues.
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well spark intensity is directly related to battery voltage. So thinking about keeping a small batt charged (keeping it at 14v+) when several things like 2 fans draining are it, an efficient alternator is required. underdriven pulleys might affect that efficiency. One of these days i might be able to log the old stock alt to see if a higher Amp alt has any benefit
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well spark intensity is directly related to battery voltage. So thinking about keeping a small batt charged (keeping it at 14v+) when several things like 2 fans draining are it, an efficient alternator is required. underdriven pulleys might affect that efficiency. One of these days i might be able to log the old stock alt to see if a higher Amp alt has any benefit