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is it possible to install a new serp belt w/o removing the fan assembly?

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Old 11-09-2006, 01:36 PM
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if not is it possible to remove the fan from the viscous clutch so i can get the belt onto it?
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yes. you just need some poking sticks
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Default yup got it in and my clicking problem is GONE. this thing purrs like a kitten now.

i'm not sure how my serp belt cracked and lost pieces, while my timing belt is perfect.

only 30k on the belt too.
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serp belts wear out faster than t-belts. u need to replace them at least twice as often
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Maybe you got the last one at autozone too?
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Prive ut.
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well they had three at this particular location, but whatever.
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prove it
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No. Maybe the last was last belt that crapped out was autozone quality.
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honetly i found the autozone part to be of better quality than the contitech one i had


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