SN95 Rollercoaster

[Real98roush]

I got on the freeway, it was wide open, so I went WOT but it felt sluggish. Peeked at the gauge, no boost. AC wasn’t cold anymore and the voltage dropped. I knew I belt shredded. No one ever tries to race me. As soon as the belt broke I got over to get off the next exit when a Firebird pulls up and starts revving… :sadface:

 

[Real98roush]

Gates no longer manufactures a heavy duty 82-1/2” belt or anything close. I found a Gates HD 81-3/4 but it’s too small and pulls the tensioner into the harmonic balancer.

I’m going to try reinstalling the OE balancer in lieu of the 10% OD Innovation West one I have now.

Pulled the IW HB off and found belt shrapnel. Lol

 

[Real98roush]

The belt shrapnel destroyed the front cover crank seal

Put the OEM harmonic balancer back on and the HD belt fit. Taught, but not too tight. Runs smooth, no belt drive noise.

Curious to see if this has any impact on the belt slip issue I’ve been battling forever.