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Alternator Belt broken again 900

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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