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MBI Houston · 07-24-2013, 03:01 PM

I am trying to put on a new fan belt but having a problem. I can't get the belt to fit under the engine pulley. It will go into the grove half way around the pulley but will not fit into the pulley groove. It seems like there is not enough clearance between the pulley and the cross member under it.

The reason for changing the belt is that the old one was getting chewed up by something. Could there be something obstructing the clearance under the pulley which is making it difficult to get the new belt on and chewing up the old belt? Any ideas? Or is it normal to have trouble getting the belt on the engine pulley?

Thanks for your help.

Marshall

07-24-2013, 03:01 PM	#1
MBI Houston Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 173	Fan Belt Issue I am trying to put on a new fan belt but having a problem. I can't get the belt to fit under the engine pulley. It will go into the grove half way around the pulley but will not fit into the pulley groove. It seems like there is not enough clearance between the pulley and the cross member under it. The reason for changing the belt is that the old one was getting chewed up by something. Could there be something obstructing the clearance under the pulley which is making it difficult to get the new belt on and chewing up the old belt? Any ideas? Or is it normal to have trouble getting the belt on the engine pulley? Thanks for your help. Marshall