Slipping air conditioner belt on 2001 Toyota Coaster
john tog said
07:00 PM Jan 11, 2016
I am hoping someone can help i bought a new belt for the air conditioner on my Toyota Coaster the belt started slipping after it was fitted after i had driven about 200 k
is there any one who can advise me on how to stop the belt slipping it is a ribbed belt which should not slip yet this has happened at least 3 rimes and it costs $25 each time
to have it tighyend
Regards John Tog
J
Woody n Sue said
10:47 PM Jan 11, 2016
Welcome John to this great forum this would get much better exposure in the techies section as its a techie question however
It seems that you have done this before with the same result so I would suggest that the pulley is worn out if you can poke a finger into the pulley groove where the belt runs it should be completely smooth I would suggest you will feel a groove or irregular surface there the only way you will stop the slipping is with a new pulley which will probably mean the whole air con clutch replacement
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news
Woody
Aus-Kiwi said
11:16 PM Jan 11, 2016
The sirpentine belt maybe too long ? Not enough tension . Check the free travel on tensioner . Sirpentine belts unlike V belts don't last if they slip . Other than that idler pulley bearings or AC itself needs attention ..
Woody n Sue said
07:08 AM Jan 12, 2016
Ahhh yes Aus-Kiwi I made the assumption that it was a simple "V" belt, you may well be on to it also the tensioner bearing may be worth a look is the belt wearing on its back or the drive Side before failing
john tog said
06:50 PM Jan 12, 2016
Many thanks to the tree members who replied to my question will check and see if suggestions work
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Dougwe said
08:19 PM Jan 12, 2016
Welcome to the gang john tog, enjoy here and out in the playground.
I waited to see if your question was answered before arriving here as I didn't know the answer. Make sure you stay with us and check out all the different sections if this great forum.
Keep Safe on the roads.
john tog said
08:25 PM Jan 12, 2016
Thanks for asking Doug the answers make scence so I will try them next time at the bus
I am hoping someone can help i bought a new belt for the air conditioner on my Toyota Coaster the belt started slipping after it was fitted after i had driven about 200 k
is there any one who can advise me on how to stop the belt slipping it is a ribbed belt which should not slip yet this has happened at least 3 rimes and it costs $25 each time
to have it tighyend
Regards John Tog
J
It seems that you have done this before with the same result so I would suggest that the pulley is worn out if you can poke a finger into the pulley groove where the belt runs it should be completely smooth I would suggest you will feel a groove or irregular surface there the only way you will stop the slipping is with a new pulley which will probably mean the whole air con clutch replacement
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news
Woody
Many thanks to the tree members who replied to my question will check and see if suggestions work
l
I waited to see if your question was answered before arriving here as I didn't know the answer. Make sure you stay with us and check out all the different sections if this great forum.
Keep Safe on the roads.