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Old 09-23-2014, 02:30 PM   #14
billybronco1
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Default Re: Axial Play in Water Pump Shaft

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Originally Posted by stewwolfe View Post
Alternators don't like loose belts. You should go with a shorter belt.
I do realize that on today's conventional cars but I was concerned on over tightening and the effect of premature wear on the water pump shaft bearing.

Has anyone used a smaller belt there is more to it then just the length - What would the part number be for a 1" shorter A8620 if there was such a thing?
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