1988RedT2 |
09-08-2011 05:10 PM |
This is rather peculiar. I would think that an alt bearing that was bad enough to seize would seem pretty screwed up when you spun it by hand. IIRC, the alt belt touches only the alt, the water pump pulley, and the crank pulley. Is that correct? Does the water pump spin freely by hand?
How the heck tight are you getting it? I think a finger pushing on the belt midway between the alt and the crank should be able to deflect the belt at least 1/2" without really trying. Tighter than that is probably too tight. Getting the belt tighter than necessary to keep it from slipping just puts additional stress on the alt and water pump bearings (and the belt itself).
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