2004 Dodge Intrepid dodge intrepid ac belt

2004 DODGE INTREPID
160,000 MILES • 2.7L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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YAVBEN
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Installed brand new ac belt, after 3 days it disintegrated, why would this happen, belt was installed by a mechanic as per manufacturers instructions
Mar 11, 2014 at 11:35 AM
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anytime a belt is replaced the tensioner should be replaced as well. but if it disintegrated then look for oil on it or something out of alignment also the pulleys need to be inspected for sharpedgesor pieces on t hem
Mar 11, 2014 at 12:00 PM
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