Emergency: Broke a belt on side of road
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Emergency: Broke a belt on side of road
Hey all, broke my alt belt this morning and popped the water pump belt loose. Car is on the side of the road.
I'm 2 miles from work. Can I drive it in to work to get it off the highway....without the pump? Recommendations.
Got all new belts in my hand....
Can someone give me a sequence for replacing them if I'm doing this in the parking lot at work?
Don't have my tech manual with me.
Thanks!!!
86 RX7 coupe: No pwr steering.
I'm 2 miles from work. Can I drive it in to work to get it off the highway....without the pump? Recommendations.
Got all new belts in my hand....
Can someone give me a sequence for replacing them if I'm doing this in the parking lot at work?
Don't have my tech manual with me.
Thanks!!!
86 RX7 coupe: No pwr steering.
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You just have 2 belts, right? One for the alt and one for the air pump. The alt belt goes on first. And check your new ones in about a week or two - they'll probably need re-tightening.
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Actually, I've got 3 belts.
Alt, water pump, and AC compressor.
Is it easy getting the water pump belt on/off? Looks like just one bolt....is there more?
Alt, water pump, and AC compressor.
Is it easy getting the water pump belt on/off? Looks like just one bolt....is there more?
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Re: Emergency: Broke a belt on side of road
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I'm 2 miles from work. Can I drive it in to work to get it off the highway....without the pump? Recommendations.
I'm 2 miles from work. Can I drive it in to work to get it off the highway....without the pump? Recommendations.
If the needle starts getting past 3/4, I would shut it down. DO NOT OVERHEAT THAT CAR!!!
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You could also leave the air pump belt off until you get home which will save some effort. You can cut off the air pump belt if you have a replacement and just put on the alt and water pump belt. But the air pump belt must move first.
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