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> 89 Colt Alternator Belt, my belt is loosening itself.
maxsujee
post Dec 6 2007, 08:25 PM
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I have a 89 Dodge Colt. Its got the 1.5L engine in it. Lately by alternator belt keep comeing loose by itself. I have tightened the tention bolt 3 times so far. Slipping stops, But the belt become loose againe by night.

I was wondering if anyone might know why this is happening?
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post Dec 7 2007, 09:45 AM
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If the bolt is working loose, try removing it, cleaning the threads and reinstalling it after putting a couple of drops of BLUE loctite on those threads.
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Thanks, I will go head and try that
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maybe the belt is knakkerd? just a suggestion though.
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