1998 Dodge Caravan AC Belt keeps breaking

174,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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FRANK MANZANILLA
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The AC Belt keeps breaking after a short period of time. Seems that runs good for a while but then a squaling nosie comes an then shortly after that the belt breaks. It is like a pulley stops and cuts the bellt. I have replaced the old AC compressor. Do you think the tensioiner bearing is acting up? if a give it gas the noise increases but If a release the pedal the noise reduces. I have replaced the belt twice.
Oct 6, 2010 at 5:41 AM
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RASMATAZ
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For the belt to break the compressor is locking up due to lack of lubrication, low in freon and blockage of the orifice tube
Oct 6, 2010 at 5:48 AM
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