So while I'm stranded...

[sdevine42]

Haha thanks. I'm the high strung guy who developed ulcers in his early 20's, so I'm actively trying de-stress and let go of the things out of my control so I don't have a heart attack by 30.

For anyone still tuning in, here's a picture they sent me of the crankshaft. Obviously there's no way to confirm that this is actually what it looked like when they pulled it out, but pretty interesting all the same. They said there was no evidence of belt in the alternator, which aligned with their theory that it seized.

 

[alia176]

Haha thanks. I'm the high strung guy who developed ulcers in his early 20's, so I'm actively trying de-stress and let go of the things out of my control so I don't have a heart attack by 30.

Dang, wish I had the ability to "let go of the things out of my control..." and I'm NOT in my 30's. Good on you.

 

[sdevine42]

Dang, wish I had the ability to "let go of the things out of my control..." and I'm NOT in my 30's. Good on you.

I should really emphasize trying to let go, because it's a constant struggle haha

 

[htndfw]

Sorry to dig up an old thread but wont let me post new. has anyone seen the belt slide over like this? Its a new aftermarket belt. This is the 2nd one to do this. Going to get oem today and try that. Thought i'd post incase someone may know something obvouse.

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[BlackWorksInc]

Sorry to dig up an old thread but wont let me post new. has anyone seen the belt slide over like this? Its a new aftermarket belt. This is the 2nd one to do this. Going to get oem today and try that. Thought i'd post incase someone may know something obvouse.

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Have the pulleys and tensioner inspected, usually if the tensioner starts wearing a little weird it will start to pull or become slightly cocked (worn pulleys can do this as well, but usually it's more the tensioner arm becoming worn), this will increase the tendency for the belt to hop off and get bound up in the pulleys. Also look for oil and coolant leaks that could degrade the belt and cause it to swell and slip off the pulleys.

That's where I would start, I've run into that once or twice where an old V6 or V8 seemed to be eating belts/popping them off.

 

[Direwolf82]

Why do people say you can't seize an alternator while it's running?
That's like saying you can't seize a wheel bearing while moving but it happens. I've also seen seized alternators, one seized and shredded the belt. One seized and melted the belt before breaking it.
What's going on with a Toyota alternator that makes it impossible to seize while turning because that just doesn't make any sense. A bearing is a bearing is a bearing and they can all seize.
And maybe we should give a little benefit of the doubt to people. As a professional that's had to deal with people that think they know more than me it's pretty aggravating and doesn't usually help the situation when the person that comes to you for help then tells you what happened and why you were wrong based on someone in the internet who never actually saw or felt anything that happened, if your that good with this stuff why didn't you just do the work? If you know enough to tell the pro you know more than they do then you can do the work yourself. It sounds like the dealership is willing to work with you on this, don't listen to the people that say it has to be their fault. Coincidence happens in life and not everything is someone or to get you or doing a bad job.


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