Serpentine drive belt systems have been standard equipment on new vehicles for quite some time. Much more efficient than multiple V-belt drives due to reduced friction, a single, flat drive belt also ...

We still remember the old days when finding a pulley system for your Chevy involved digging around in scrapyards for just the right combination. We would then clean up the scavenged parts and more ...

Over-tensioning shortens not only the life of V-belts but also that of the sheaves, electric motor, and driven equipment bearings. In extreme cases, it can even bend or break a motor shaft.

You wouldn't replace your shoes and reuse the old laces, would you? A common mistake with weekend builders: After they overhaul or replace the engines in their vehicles, many fail to replace 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 ...

Awell-designed, industrial belt drive is capable of operating for several years when used under normal conditions, and properly maintained. Put it in a difficult environment, however, or simply ...

Serpentine drive belt systems have been standard equipment on new vehicles for quite some time. Much more efficient than multiple V-belt drives due to reduced friction, a single, flat drive belt also ...