Loose drive belt

1999 MERCURY MARQUIS
150,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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COURTNEY DUKE
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Drive belt is loose. But the rivets that the belt goes around one is missing making the belt lose. Have no idea how to fix or what to buy to fix. need major help!
Jan 2, 2017 at 9:18 PM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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Do you mean one of the pulleys are missing? That belt should go around water pump, power steering,air conditioner ,alternator, crankshaft pulley and tensioner.
Jan 3, 2017 at 3:38 AM
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STRAILER
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Hey COURTNEY,

It sounds like you have a serpentine belt tensioner that has gone bad. Here is a guide that will give you an idea on how to fix your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/serpentine-belt-tensioner-replacement


Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken


Jan 6, 2017 at 3:50 PM
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