Despite doing so much, most of us forget the serpentine belt even exists — let alone that its tension matters. But it does. A lot. Too tight and it'll grind bearings to dust. Too loose and you're ...

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For starters, the whole front sheetmetal clip had to come off for access, plus the fact the radiator was going to be changed too. The decision was made to switch to a serpentine belt system rather ...

Dayco launched a line of heavy-duty serpentine belt kits featuring the company’s two-piece tensioner engineered with an outer and inner tensioner that cuts installation time. Currently available to ...

Q: I just finished reading the Mar. 2013 HOT ROD to the Rescue about converting the small-block Chevy in Jimmy Burton's 1950 panel truck from V-belts to a factory serpentine-drive setup. I have a 1971 ...

When you consider the durability of serpentine belt drive systems it makes you wonder how we ever got along without them. For decades we dealt with all of the frustrations of V-belt drive, belt ...

There is one good thing about being lazy: The universe often rewards those who apply brain power toward the avoidance of work. Call it “The Sluggard’s Paradox.” In this case, my 2002 Jaguar XJR 100 ...

CARS.COM — All cars have an accessory belt that drives features such as the alternator and air-conditioning compressor, and perhaps the water and power steering pumps. This belt is usually mounted ...

We are always looking to find the best new technology available to help you build your next Lowrider. In these tough economic times, our cars take even longer to build, making it crucial to find the ...

Some 2007 Yaris models may emit a squealing sound from the engine bay. One likely cause of the noise, according to Toyota, is the serpentine drive belt slipping on the various pulleys. Replacing the ...

I feel like the older I get, the more time I take to do my DIY-wrenching jobs. It doesn’t matter what I’m working on, be it suspension, brakes, or the engine, no matter how complex the task is, things ...