1999 TA - Serpentine Belt Question...

[nyarsulik]

This might sound ludicrous to some, and it probably is... I have overheard that some modders will use slightly shorter serpentine belts as opposed to the correct size.

Assuming this is true, is there any advantage? More full revolutions = more juice for battery perhaps?

Also, would this just kill the lifetime of the belt since there would be more strain?

Thanks!

[egod]

i have never heard of that, but coming from someone who recently changed theirs, i don't think you can go shorter. That thing barely makes it on there as it is. I do know that with an underdrive pulley you need to go with a shorter one though.

[nyarsulik]

How often do you have to change your belts? I swear I changed mine not more than 6 months ago (don't have the receipts any more) and they are squealing like crazy!

[egod]

i changed mine cause i had to replace my alternator and the belt was long overdue. I have had my car for a year with 138k and this was the first i have changed it. I would go by cracks per inch to check it, it there are more then ten per i would consider a new one. If it is every six months consitantly i would say there is a problem.

[sscharged]

How often do you have to change your belts? I swear I changed mine not more than 6 months ago (don't have the receipts any more) and they are squealing like crazy!

just thro some dielectrical grease on the pullies the squeel will usually go away

[egod]

there is also belt conditioner that wouldn't be a bad idea to prolong life, just keep it off the pulleys

[nyarsulik]

When using the grease, do you basically just apply it wherever you can, or is there a more exact method? I would assume you don't need to take any of the pulleys off...

Also, is there a specific reason to use the dielectric versus some other sort of engine grease?