Yeah, gm did that except with one that just ran the a c compressor, at least something not detrimental to the engine running, back in like 2000. Their special tool to put one back on just looks like a little hook that goes on a ratchet and grabs the pulley where when you twist it, it slips the belt past it and on the pulley. Of course it doesn't work the best though either lol
Since real profit comes from selling parts for the existing fleet and not from new car sales the industry has invested hundreds of millions in new ways to increase profit, one of these ways is to make common parts "one time use" parts that you can only buy from the specific manufacturer for XX years when the patton process allows for aftermarket production. I just paid more for "special" one time use hose clamps from Chrysler because it would be nearly impossible to cut little groves and slots into a standard hose clamp to work on a 2 year old Italian jeep, four of these one time use clamps actually exceed the price of the air filter…and because it is a factory turbo car it requires four clamps instead of two. One could probably make a redneck wire clamp that would likely work better, redneck engineering tends to upset the warranty people, when they offer a ten year 100K mile warranty on powertrain they become extremely determined to find a reason, any reason at all to void that warranty if anything fails.
Interestingly enough, i got this in writing from Chrysler… because spark plugs for this car have been on back order since before the car was built they will not void the warranty of any failures occur due to a spark plug related problem. I have been waiting for over a year already to have the plugs changed, it just passed the 50K recommended mileage for spark plugs and a few other services, I wanted to change them long beforehand because, like their 8-10K recommendation for oil changes, I do not have the faith in products today that Chrysler apparently has. Oil and filter get changed around every 3K whether the oil looks dirty or not. Though I do admit the first change was over 7K before the right oil and the filter for the car was available. They blame a combination of the plandemic and supply chain issues, I blame cooperate greed because these cars are built to go 100K before shit wears out just so the warranty sounds great and encourages consumers to buy their product…odds are there will be no major issues in the first 100K miles. When that warranty expires, especially if it happens before aftermarket parts become available you'll be paying out the ass for parts and labor
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Yeah, gm did that except with one that just ran the a c compressor, at least something not detrimental to the engine running, back in like 2000. Their special tool to put one back on just looks like a little hook that goes on a ratchet and grabs the pulley where when you twist it, it slips the belt past it and on the pulley. Of course it doesn't work the best though either lol
I think there is a special tool for that
They do sell a belt derail tool that can be used to reuse belt . Mazda Ford use that belt design
Those stretch belts are a joke. Some people force it on and off
Quick question. How do you put that same belt back on later? Lol! Great video, J.T.!
Not a one time use can be removed easily with the proper tool without damage.
Happens all the time my man , it's amazing how there making engines to make it easier on them but harder on us , who left off the adjustment pulley?
You can walk the old belt off . you might need that in an emergency , it's a small part you can save. Still looked good.playa
A stretch belt should never be used on a water pump.
Well, cut it on!
Since real profit comes from selling parts for the existing fleet and not from new car sales the industry has invested hundreds of millions in new ways to increase profit, one of these ways is to make common parts "one time use" parts that you can only buy from the specific manufacturer for XX years when the patton process allows for aftermarket production. I just paid more for "special" one time use hose clamps from Chrysler because it would be nearly impossible to cut little groves and slots into a standard hose clamp to work on a 2 year old Italian jeep, four of these one time use clamps actually exceed the price of the air filter…and because it is a factory turbo car it requires four clamps instead of two. One could probably make a redneck wire clamp that would likely work better, redneck engineering tends to upset the warranty people, when they offer a ten year 100K mile warranty on powertrain they become extremely determined to find a reason, any reason at all to void that warranty if anything fails.
Interestingly enough, i got this in writing from Chrysler… because spark plugs for this car have been on back order since before the car was built they will not void the warranty of any failures occur due to a spark plug related problem. I have been waiting for over a year already to have the plugs changed, it just passed the 50K recommended mileage for spark plugs and a few other services, I wanted to change them long beforehand because, like their 8-10K recommendation for oil changes, I do not have the faith in products today that Chrysler apparently has. Oil and filter get changed around every 3K whether the oil looks dirty or not. Though I do admit the first change was over 7K before the right oil and the filter for the car was available. They blame a combination of the plandemic and supply chain issues, I blame cooperate greed because these cars are built to go 100K before shit wears out just so the warranty sounds great and encourages consumers to buy their product…odds are there will be no major issues in the first 100K miles. When that warranty expires, especially if it happens before aftermarket parts become available you'll be paying out the ass for parts and labor
Never ever been a fan of stretch belts ever
I thought you said I'll show you how to put it back on just another click bait video
Just like they say some bolts are "one-time" use due to factory loc-tite. Just add some loc-tite!