Serpentine Belt Issue it keeps jumping a tooth even after replacing the belt

Tiny
RHINO3K
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  • 2008 MERCEDES BENZ
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Hi

The serpentine belt keeps jumping one tooth and will stay there until about six hundred miles, then the belt eventually breaks off and a new one is fitted. The process then just repeats itself.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!
Keenan
Tuesday, November 29th, 2016 AT 4:54 AM

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JOHNNY G.JR
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Sounds like there is an alignment issue with pulleys. Looking straight down at belt and pulleys are they plumb with each other. Was idler pulley replaced at recommended mileage interval?
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Tuesday, November 29th, 2016 AT 5:42 PM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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Remove belt and check all pulleys for excessive run-out "play"wobble.
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Tuesday, November 29th, 2016 AT 5:44 PM
Tiny
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I assumed it could be misaligned as well. Perhaps checking the pulley where the belt did not jump a tooth might indicate that pulley to be the culprit.

I have not had a look at the idler pulley though, but will remove the belt thoroughly inspect the pulley system for play and wear.

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Tuesday, November 29th, 2016 AT 9:39 PM
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KEN L
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Hey Rhino3k,

What usually happens is there is a problem with the belt tensioner being worn out and needs replacement.

Here is a guide that will show you what needs to be done.

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

Please let us know happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken

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Thursday, December 1st, 2016 AT 12:11 PM

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