turbotime

I just shredded my p/s belt. Is it ok to drive without it? WIll it hard the p/s system or just make it harder to drive with no damage to the p/s?

Also how much defelction is this damn belt supposed to have first i had it too loose (squealing) now i had it too tight (shredded) so what should it be? I had it at about 1-2mm of deflection, pretty tight

Slamaccord

iTrader: (1)

Well driving around without your p/s pump working can harm your rack and pinion internally.

ROOROWNS

Loop the rack some cars require you to put a tee fitting in the top of the loop.
expletive power steering.

turbotime

got a new belt- how tight should it be?

EK79

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expletive power steering.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i agree with that just scrap powersteering

akstunt600

turn it side to side 1/4 in of play or deflection as us edumacted mechanic types say

turbotime

HOW Tight iS THE BELT SUPPOSED TO BE!!!!

akstunt600

wow... take the belt grab with 2 fingers and lightly twist it back an forth. it should be taught and unable to flex more that 1/4in.

the belt is supposed to be taught to 1/4in deflection

Slamaccord

iTrader: (1)

As tight as her first time

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the belt is supposed to be taught to 1/4in deflection</TD></TR></TABLE>

Sounds good to me.

akstunt600

oh if u really dont get it move the belt side to side.

please tell me u didnt think i meant moving the belt in-line with the pulleys