Serpentine Belt

1994 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88
6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JHEAVY
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My 94 olds 88 3.8L keeps shredding the belt. Any Ideas?
Jan 16, 2011 at 6:41 PM
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ERNEST CLARK
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First check that there isn't something stuck in the grooves of one/more of the pulleys. Then check that none of the pulleys are loose/wobbling. (turn them by hand) Also check the condition of the tensioner. Finally, when installing the new belt, make sure it isn't too tight/too loose.
Feb 15, 2011 at 1:42 PM
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