Re: Belt tension question...
The nice long stretch of belt, is likely the length running between the alternator and the a/c, this is where you would want to push on it to gauge if it moves more than a half inch. On my XJ its tought to get an arm in there to push on the belt due to the battery location.
Re: Belt tension question...
I got it güdentight. 1/4" of movement. No slip, and no squawk. Best of all, no more rattle from the pump.
Re: Belt tension question...
I put a couple hundred miles on it in the last couple days. Belt needs to be tightened again. It's not bad, just squawks when the a/c first kicks on. After that, it seems fine.
Re: Belt tension question...
Serpentine belts do stretch right after you put them on. They say they are not supposed to, but they do a little
Re: Belt tension question...
Any new belt will stretch. This belt isn't new, but not old either. You can still clearly read the lettering on it.