HELP!! Goodyear Gatorback Serpentine Belt
02-15-11, 07:06 AM
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02-15-11, 08:33 AM
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The belt has automatic tensioner. No adjustment needed. I posted a DIY on this. Make sure the pattern is correct.
02-15-11, 08:34 AM
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There is an indicator that confirms the installation is correct. The pointer has to lie between A and B if memory serves me right. There are pics and a PDF was included, I think in my DIY.
02-15-11, 08:40 AM
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02-15-11, 09:06 AM
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yeah but it doesnt look like mine is falling in the correct range..
should it be okay based on my pictures?
02-15-11, 09:08 AM
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Do you have the right belt? Right size?
02-15-11, 09:11 AM
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Do you have the right belt? Right size?
yeah same part everyone else used.. i double checked several times to make sure i wasnt crazy
02-15-11, 09:18 AM
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You are probably good then. No squeeks? No noise? Maybe this belt is a bit different.
Take a pic of the location and post and we'll see. Are you left or right of "B?"
02-15-11, 09:19 AM
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You are probably good then. No squeeks? No noise? Maybe this belt is a bit different.
Take a pic of the location and post and we'll see. Are you left or right of "B?"
i am right of B.. can you see the pictures in my original post? those are my actual pictures this morning.
02-15-11, 09:38 AM
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is my picture below correct on what A and B is?
02-15-11, 02:01 PM
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I went ahead and left it as is.. started the car.. no noises or squeeks.. turned the car back off... then inspected it again and it look like it aligned in the area where it should be now..
06-06-11, 03:29 PM
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You are probably good then. No squeeks? No noise? Maybe this belt is a bit different.
Take a pic of the location and post and we'll see. Are you left or right of "B?"
Guys, I am doing the tensioner now... but I have no clue what you guys are talking about as far as the "B" goes.
06-06-11, 04:11 PM
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Check out my DIY, should be clear.
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Hey Mandyfig.. I actually am going off of your DIY and the tsb... I marked in red what I think is the B Space... but What has to fall into that space?? I don't see anything.
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06-06-11, 05:02 PM
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Can someone tell me if whatever is suppose to be in "B"... if it is??? This is my final product photo. Thanks.
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