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My car doesn't even have an alternator! (It's a plug in hybrid and the 12V system is charged through the HV system, which is charged... -
My car has electric power steering and water pumps.
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I think I would have given up if it required if drive shafts etc disconnection was needed. Unbolting the A/C compressor, moving it out...
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kbkchooch reacted to RhB Michael's post in the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop with
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A lot of belts are like that today. It provides more flexible placement options for engine driven accesories. -
kbkchooch reacted to santafewillie's post in the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop with Like.
Yes it is. Relative humidity is presently at 19% with a 5-6 mph wind, so it isn't unpleasant, just hot! Only made it up to 108° earlier...
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kbkchooch replied to the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop.The last alternator I replaced was on a Geo Metro. Alternator unbolted and wiring unhooked easily, but I couldn't get the damn thing out...
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kbkchooch reacted to westtexjohn's post in the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop with Like.
Afternoon all............ 6:15 pm Texas time & plenty hot. Haven't post much...just got sick and tired of slow, slow. slow forum. I...
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I am a dunce when it comes to this but I expected the main single sided belt from the main engine to the A/C compressor is the main belt...
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kbkchooch reacted to Bill Tidler Jr.'s post in the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop with Like.
Tipton IN this afternoon with a meet between the NS Heritage Units 8099(Southern) and 8103(Norfolk and Western). ;)
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The main serpentine belt is ribbed on both sides. The otehr belt that is A/C -- "crankshaft" only is ribbed on one side.
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Dang. I hate McDonalds*, but it seems a trip is in order to get a Happy meal or two. The current toy in the box is a "Hello Kitty and...
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Looks like the only way they could make a single belt work is to make the belt ribbed on both sides.
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Yes, you can see it -- it's kind of under the intake manifold stuff and what I think is power steering pump on top. This our shows it...
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kbkchooch reacted to RhB Michael's post in the thread Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop with Like.
Holy smokes Chad. I remember it taking 10 minutes to change an alternator on my Buicks. Were you able to even see the alternator on...
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Hey, don't knock it. It makes a huge difference. 100F is hot even when dry, but it doesn't sap your energy like humidity does. Your...
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