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Topic subjectI hate power steering belts
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30027, I hate power steering belts
Posted by jkoston, Aug-12-02 06:18 PM
3rd time in a month! God EVERY time i race it jumps. I need to take it in to the shop. Sorry i have to vent. I'm thinking about using a narrower belt, worked for anyone else?

30028, RE: I hate power steering belts
Posted by XtremeRS, Aug-13-02 03:29 AM
Mine has never jumped, and I have the AFX pulley too. Something isn't lining up right in the belt path. I do belive mitsu has a recall on the power steering pulley becuause it doesn't line up properly on some cars..look into that. A narrower belt will prob help too, but doesnt really fix the main problem.. Also be sure your tensioner pulley is working properly, and you have proper belt tension..no more than 1/2" deflection of the belt at the longest stretch between pulleys...
30029, RE: I hate power steering belts
Posted by Dave_FL, Aug-13-02 06:51 AM
Dont take it to a shop. Its easier than changing your oil. Just go get a new belt and put it on. I have had problems in the past with my belt coming off but now I use the kelly springfield belts form autozone and havnet had one come off yet. ANd make sure you tighten it up after about a week or two of use. It will stretch a little.
30030, RE: I hate power steering belts
Posted by jkoston, Aug-13-02 08:39 AM
i meant take it to the shop where they put the udp on it and make sure everything is aligned right.