Subject	We're talking about 7.5mm deflection according to the fsm.
Posted by	flashstar on January 10, 2015 at 1:12 AM
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In Reply To	2nd^ premature w/p failure due to belt being overtightened (n/m) posted by FrozTTy on January 09, 2015 at 06:50 PM
Message	The fsm is incorrect, however it makes sense that the alternator belt requires the most tension. It drives the water pump and alternator- 2 accessories that are used extensively at idle. Deflection is measured at roughly 20 lbs of force. For me, 20 lbs takes a good effort with 2 fingers. I cannot press hard enough with one finger. The oem spec is VERY tight on the alternator belt. Are you sure you didn't get a defective water pump? Aftermarket ones are known to fail.
Follow Ups	Unorthodox crank pulley makes belts squeal badly - Devonz32 01:48:32 01/06/15 Since the belts are new, they are probably loose. - The Sixth 11:39:46 01/06/15 As noted above do, here are specs on thension>> - ZUL8TR 12:15:37 01/06/15 Re: Unorthodox crank pulley makes belts squeal badly - kbilow 18:17:26 01/06/15 Re: Unorthodox crank pulley makes belts squeal badly - kbilow 18:17:34 01/06/15 Mine does the same but you can't really hear it over the - SammybTT(TN) 21:05:33 01/06/15 Clean your pulleys and try Gates racing blue belts - flashstar 10:36:53 01/07/15 UR pulley belts need to be very tight, like 1/4" - ttz'in (norcal) 13:11:58 01/07/15 Do you recommend tightening them more than OEM spec? - flashstar 01:27:42 01/08/15 Yes, OEM specs seem to be a bit loose for the UR - ttz'in (norcal) 02:30:14 01/08/15 My new Gates racing alternator belt loosened in just 10 - flashstar 01:17:32 01/10/15 The pulley groove is too slick. Maybe this.. - shaggee 14:07:29 01/07/15 Interesting..Worth a try if all else fails. (n/m) - ttz'in (norcal) 02:34:07 01/08/15 Re: Interesting..Worth a try if all else fails. - kbilow 12:02:59 01/09/15 2nd^ premature w/p failure due to belt being overtightened (n/m) - FrozTTy 18:50:10 01/09/15 We're talking about 7.5mm deflection according to the fsm. - flashstar 01:12:20 01/10/15 *May be incorrect (n/m) - flashstar 01:13:02 01/10/15 i got my 120k kit from kyle at IPP - FrozTTy 09:47:02 01/11/15
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