Hi All,
Thank you for your feedback.
This belt was a Continental 11.9x1013, which matches the Volvo 973487.
First time I tried a different brand from Volvo because the genuine ones did not last longer than 20K, during the last years.
Originally, Volvo belts used to last 40,000 Km
Still I do not think the Continental is bad, I am convinced the alignment is the problem.
This is the image my wife sent me of what was left when she suddenly saw the red battery light pop-up:
https://postimg.cc/BtM8DzpB
Again, this belt was perfect two days earlier.
No noise, squealing or so etc.
Guys, I have been doing this for 26 years, I know how the tension should be and all that stuff. I really think with the years parts wear and move, so I need to compensate some way where the bushings seem to fail, I will play with them and see where I get to.
@Dave: LOL, yes I love my car, she crossed the ocean from Italy :)
I will keep you posted.
Thank you!
Alex
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