Alternator Options (I HATE V GROOVE!)

Started by KaZ · around Apr 2005 · 7postsvBulletin 2004–05

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KaZdate not saved · #1

Ok, my alternator is constantly slipping due to the damn V Groove... new belt, I've adjusted it all over the place (too tight, too loose, what I thought was just right, argh). It ALWAYS squeals at start up and then stops after a few minutes... I've got low voltage anyway (I think the alternator is on the way out) and I'd like to get rid of the V Groove... Did the 4cyl ever have a serpentine style crank, alt, & power steering? I don't have A/C... Hopefully I can swap this crap out!!

Thanks,

bartc_jdate not saved · #2

yes later model s12's have the serpentine pulleys.. thats what i have on my 86 turbo

westside27375date not saved · #3

yes later model s12's have the serpentine pulleys.. thats what i have on my 86 turbo
WHAT???? I never knew that....holy crap.

Just goes to show you learn something new everyday.

KaZdate not saved · #4

Yeah I noted that when I was searching for an 86 Alternator, they are not VGroove... =) I need to get a crank PS Pump or Pulley, and an Alternator or Pulley... =(

Johnnyfivedate not saved · #5

Guess that came after my man. date cause I have V belts

Nemisisdate not saved · #6

Wow, I didn't know that either! Coooooool

sidewaysdate not saved · #7

my 10/85 had v-belts