1994 Other Saturn Models Serpentine Belt

1994 SATURN
999,999 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CJONES0318
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I thought the alternator was going bad because my car wouldn't start sometimes. The Serpentine Belt always makes a noise. Yesterday the Serpentine Belt broke as I was driving. I replaced it and drove approx. 1/2 mile and the belt started unraveling. What would be causing the Serpentine Belt to start to deteriorate so soon after replacing it?
Sep 13, 2008 at 1:26 PM
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FARMDOG43
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Sounds like a belt tensioner is bad if the serpentine belt unraveled while you were driving.
Feb 11, 2009 at 4:45 PM
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