Shredded a serpentine belt today
01-20-2005, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by moregrip
I was on my way to work this morning, to take the chiefs exam, when it sounds like I'm running over a patch of rocks or pebbles on the road; only the noise doesn't go away. I immediatly look at my oil pressure gauge (good to go), then water temp (good to go), everything looks fine, instrument wise.
Nosie is still there though. So I put my hazards on, pull over, pop the hood, the engine is still running, wtf, everything looks fine, although it was still dark outside. So I hop back in, get off at the next exit, pull into the Mobil and sure as ****, the belt is shredded. Hmmm.
350 miles on the gates belt, sounds like a dud to me. So I call Magnacharger, get the part #, go to Napa, $45 later (that's with a military discount) I'm on my way.
Replaced the belt, all is well.
Any Radix Homies ever get the same thing?
I'm thinking faulty belt, as 350 miles just isn't that many.
thoughts?
Nosie is still there though. So I put my hazards on, pull over, pop the hood, the engine is still running, wtf, everything looks fine, although it was still dark outside. So I hop back in, get off at the next exit, pull into the Mobil and sure as ****, the belt is shredded. Hmmm.
350 miles on the gates belt, sounds like a dud to me. So I call Magnacharger, get the part #, go to Napa, $45 later (that's with a military discount) I'm on my way.
Replaced the belt, all is well.
Any Radix Homies ever get the same thing?
I'm thinking faulty belt, as 350 miles just isn't that many.
thoughts?
Also, make sure that all the pullies line up...when you get a few miles on the belt check for ware and recheck your tensioner...if you need a shorter belt you can always use the longer one as a spare.
Ken
Ken
01-20-2005, 11:21 PM
#24
I'm chaulking this up as a faulty belt.
Now if the the second belt goes, well, then I might have a problem.
Pulley alignment is spot on, there are no visible wear patterns yet (2800 miles on truck, 350 miles on SC kit)
The tensioner might be of issue, but I honestly believe Magnuson has done their homework quite well and this is not a possible cause, In my mind, as of now.
No bearings felt grabby or made noise.
seems like a total fluke to me.
we will see.
Now if the the second belt goes, well, then I might have a problem.
Pulley alignment is spot on, there are no visible wear patterns yet (2800 miles on truck, 350 miles on SC kit)
The tensioner might be of issue, but I honestly believe Magnuson has done their homework quite well and this is not a possible cause, In my mind, as of now.
No bearings felt grabby or made noise.
seems like a total fluke to me.
we will see.
01-20-2005, 11:24 PM
#25
Originally Posted by moregrip
I'm chaulking this up as a faulty belt.
Now if the the second belt goes, well, then I might have a problem.
Pulley alignment is spot on, there are no visible wear patterns yet (2800 miles on truck, 350 miles on SC kit)
The tensioner might be of issue, but I honestly believe Magnuson has done their homework quite well and this is not a possible cause, In my mind, as of now.
No bearings felt grabby or made noise.
seems like a total fluke to me.
we will see.
Now if the the second belt goes, well, then I might have a problem.
Pulley alignment is spot on, there are no visible wear patterns yet (2800 miles on truck, 350 miles on SC kit)
The tensioner might be of issue, but I honestly believe Magnuson has done their homework quite well and this is not a possible cause, In my mind, as of now.
No bearings felt grabby or made noise.
seems like a total fluke to me.
we will see.
Thanks
01-20-2005, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BlownChevy
This is the first belt we have heard of that was lost with a Radix kit. Please keep and eye on it and let me know how it goes. In the unlikely event that another belt is lost, we will need your truck in for a day to check it out.
Thanks
Thanks
thanks B
01-20-2005, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by GREGGO
They have a lifetime warranty at O'reilly Autoparts.
Aaron
01-21-2005, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by moregrip
Just to make this clear, I am not saying the Radix kit is responsible.
It was a belt failure, pure and simple, like anything mass produced, especially in the "consumables" category, there are duds.
It was a belt failure, pure and simple, like anything mass produced, especially in the "consumables" category, there are duds.
Its all good Grippy. Can I get a WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE?