loss of power [Archive]

blown89

07-20-2004, 06:11 PM

well greg about a week and a half ago i found out what my loss of power was coming from...it was the blower belt, which im guessing it was the original, tore to shreads. so i went to napa and bought a new one and man was my power ever back, there was such a difference. im guessing cause it was slipping so much it wasnt kicking out the boost. until last saturday me and a buddy went out for a ride and i felt it loose so much power that it was almost gutless. so when we got back i poped the hood and i blew the belt again. i mean this was torn to shreads and all wrapped up in the pulley and fan. which a few people said that i probly tightened it too tight so i installed the new one and shes been haulin arse since. i just thought it was funny that you mentioned that cause it never came to mind. just thought i would let you know now that the problem is fixed.

thanks again

Cory

:shifter:

Kirk

07-20-2004, 06:41 PM

Cory,

Good to hear you got it fixed. Also make sure all the pulleys are aligned so the belt tracks straight.

Greg@GLD

07-20-2004, 09:44 PM

well greg about a week and a half ago i found out what my loss of power was coming from...it was the blower belt, which im guessing it was the original, tore to shreads. so i went to napa and bought a new one and man was my power ever back, there was such a difference. im guessing cause it was slipping so much it wasnt kicking out the boost. until last saturday me and a buddy went out for a ride and i felt it loose so much power that it was almost gutless. so when we got back i poped the hood and i blew the belt again. i mean this was torn to shreads and all wrapped up in the pulley and fan. which a few people said that i probly tightened it too tight so i installed the new one and shes been haulin arse since. i just thought it was funny that you mentioned that cause it never came to mind. just thought i would let you know now that the problem is fixed.

thanks again

Cory

:shifter:

Thanks for the followup, glad I could help. I guess I'm good for something besides causing trouble. :D

blown89

07-25-2004, 10:29 PM

Cory,

Good to hear you got it fixed. Also make sure all the pulleys are aligned so the belt tracks straight.

well thats kinda funny you say that cause i started on sat and just was taking a look over it and i found the problem my tensioner pulley is bent and i think the bearing is shot...does anybody know if thats like a universal pulley or is it made for my blower??? any info would help alot