Serpentine Belt Problem

Mr.James · October 11th, 2009, 02:55 PM

so my serpentine belt keeps sliding off the idler pulley on my 2000 v6 mustang
my grandparents went and got me a new belt so me and my uncle tried installing it...well
that tension pulley that is supposed to move up to allow the belt to slide on then tighten it back up wont go up high enough to allow the belt to go on...anyone know why it won't go up high enough?

Triple A · October 11th, 2009, 03:45 PM

are you sure the belt is the right size?

ewells2420 · October 11th, 2009, 03:47 PM

yeah im guessing wrong sized belt. Either that or the tensioner pulley is siezed up from rust/currosion or whatever.

RFM 40th V6 · October 11th, 2009, 03:55 PM

I'd replace the tensioner if the belt keeps slipping off.

More than likely it's worn out. Also double check and make sure that belt is the right size.

Mr.James · October 11th, 2009, 05:40 PM

you were all right, the idiots at the store gave us the wrong sized belt

RFM 40th V6 · October 11th, 2009, 06:07 PM

Now double check and make sure that belt doesn't slip off any more.

Mr.James · October 12th, 2009, 11:45 PM

well it seems as though the tensioner was no good so it didnt matter what belt i put on
i took it to the shop and its getting fixed right now

1rnkpny · October 13th, 2009, 12:34 AM

A worn pivot on the tensioner will cause it to angle slightly throwing off the belt.

Zatrekaz · October 13th, 2009, 01:09 AM

Glad you figured it out. An expensive fix for a problem is better than not being able to find the issue. Let us know how it turns out!

October 11th, 2009, 02:55 PM	#1
Mr.James Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Pa Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 reviews	Serpentine Belt Problem so my serpentine belt keeps sliding off the idler pulley on my 2000 v6 mustang my grandparents went and got me a new belt so me and my uncle tried installing it...well that tension pulley that is supposed to move up to allow the belt to slide on then tighten it back up wont go up high enough to allow the belt to go on...anyone know why it won't go up high enough?

October 11th, 2009, 03:45 PM	#2
Triple A Shake Me Like A Monkey Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,005 iTrader: 1 reviews	are you sure the belt is the right size? __________________ Photoblog

October 13th, 2009, 12:34 AM	#8
1rnkpny Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 G9 Eye Catcher Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,900 iTrader: 0 reviews	A worn pivot on the tensioner will cause it to angle slightly throwing off the belt. __________________

October 13th, 2009, 01:09 AM	#9
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,618 iTrader: 12 reviews	Glad you figured it out. An expensive fix for a problem is better than not being able to find the issue. Let us know how it turns out! __________________ OEM Used 99-04 Dark Charcoal Carpet For Sale

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October 11th, 2009, 03:47 PM	#3
ewells2420 Banned 2003 V6 Mustang 14.2 @ 96 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 644 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah im guessing wrong sized belt. Either that or the tensioner pulley is siezed up from rust/currosion or whatever.

October 11th, 2009, 05:40 PM	#5
Mr.James Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Pa Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 reviews	you were all right, the idiots at the store gave us the wrong sized belt

October 12th, 2009, 11:45 PM	#7
Mr.James Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Pa Posts: 52 iTrader: 0 reviews	well it seems as though the tensioner was no good so it didnt matter what belt i put on i took it to the shop and its getting fixed right now

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