Water pump belt

[AlekM2]

1996 Larson, Volvo 3.0 GS 4 cyl 135 HP.<br /><br />It appears that my belt is loose enough that the at low speeds the water pump does not spin and causes overheating. Once I rev up and increase the speed the belt tightens up and spins the water pump without a problem.<br /><br />The belt is loose no doubt. I don't think it's the watter pump, because I can spin it freely with my hand every time this happenes.<br /><br /><br />Where can I find a belt? A dealer here asks $7 for the belt and $10 shipping. I am bit upset because he is supposed to be a volvo dealer then yet he charges me shipping charge. I guess, regular car volvo dealership wouldn't work in this case since the car engines do not have water pump right?

 

[tommays]

Re: Water pump belt

if you remove the belt you should be able to find one close enough at any good auto parts store remeber you may want one a littel bit shorter because yours is to long now<br /><br />tommays

 

[Bski]

Re: Water pump belt

I've had good luck taking a belt to my local auto parts store and matching it up with one they have in stock. Usually they can find something the exact size.<br /><br />The other thing you need to do is try and tighten up the belt you have, if you can't then it's probably got a belt that is too big and you need to go down a size.

 

[AlekM2]

Re: Water pump belt

Well, I went to the autozone parts dealer, but the closest one they found was bit too short. Cost $2.99, but worth a try.<br /><br />Should have tried going to some bigger auto parts store. <br /><br />How do you tighten up a belt?<br /><br />I tried pushing the water pump further I can, but the belt is still to large.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Water pump belt

Alek, My local auto parts store uses the numbers on the belt to cross match to an auto belt. The price is 1/2 of Merc's price.<br /><br />I am not familar with your exact motor, but usually you move the alternator and power steering pump to tighten the water pump belts.