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Belt jumping

Tiny
JOE CLARK
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  • 1987 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 215,000 MILES
My 4.0 belt all the sudden started jumping one notch only on the harmonic balancer pulley, splitting the belt. I reset it and it jumps one tooth everytime I restart the engine. Replaced idler pulley and power steering to no avail. Any ideas?
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Monday, May 20th, 2013 AT 6:22 AM

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Tiny
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Bad belts and tensioners will do this recommended replacement is 60k for belt and tensioner. Check for worn grooves in balancer or sharp pieces there but soundls like you need a bet/tensioner
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Monday, May 20th, 2013 AT 6:52 AM
Tiny
JOE CLARK
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Groves on all pulleys are perfect. And there is no tensioner on 1987 jeep Cherokee adjustments are made with power steering pump. Any other ideas?
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Monday, May 20th, 2013 AT 3:59 PM
Tiny
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Try a newbelt and use a belt tension gauge to adjust it. Check alignment with a straight edge aswell.
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Monday, May 20th, 2013 AT 4:09 PM
Tiny
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I'll give it a shot. Thanks
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Monday, May 20th, 2013 AT 4:17 PM

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