1998 Plymouth Voyager Repair Question
Topics covered: Hood, Idler pulley, Mechanic.
Mileage: 180,000 miles.
Mileage: 180,000 miles.
Asked on November 6, 2011
Why did my serpentine belt come loose?
Was driving and the power steering got real hard and van started overheating. I pulled over before it got all the way in the red...twice but made it home. There wasnt any smoke or anything but when I lifted the hood I saw my (new) serpentine belt just hanging there. it is not torn, cracked or has any abrasions. what could have caused this?
Asked by MikoBAnswer
Replied on November 6, 2011
A bad belt tenisor have you checked that yet?
Replied on November 7, 2011
my vehical is a 1998 plym voyager! one pully is kind of loose!! see diagram attched!
Replied on November 7, 2011
The one in red is just your idler pulley it just spins with a bearing.The one in blue is your belt tenisor thats what keeps your belt tight if thats loose and wobbley thats your problem bad belt tenisor.
Replied on November 7, 2011
Thank you! I will update after repairs.
Replied on November 7, 2011
Thank you! I will update after repair.
Replied on November 7, 2011
Your welcome keep me posted.
Replied on November 10, 2011
Update: The mechanic put my belt back on and couldnt give me a reason why! I mentioned the tensioner
And he said it could be. Sad face. So I am hoping its just . Everything seems fine for now. Thank you!!
Replied on November 10, 2011
Your welcome keep me posted on what happens.