Serpentine Belt
02-25-2011, 08:16 AM
#31
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alternator stopped - no problem, the engine can run without him. Once I went 2 days without a battery. I start the engine pushing the car with my hands.
Air conditioner does not work - no problem too. Just a little sweat. Russian cars do not have air conditioning. Was not there before, not now. Heater - it is very important.
Even if the water pump does not work - it's only half the sorrow. The coolant can circulate independently. Obeys the laws of physics. The main thing - to closely monitor a temperature sensor. Avoid overheating. Slowly, but you can easily go to the service center.
Oil pump - a big problem.
Correct me if I'm wrong. HHR Serpentine belt rotates pulley of the oil pump.
Air conditioner does not work - no problem too. Just a little sweat. Russian cars do not have air conditioning. Was not there before, not now. Heater - it is very important.
Even if the water pump does not work - it's only half the sorrow. The coolant can circulate independently. Obeys the laws of physics. The main thing - to closely monitor a temperature sensor. Avoid overheating. Slowly, but you can easily go to the service center.
Oil pump - a big problem.
Correct me if I'm wrong. HHR Serpentine belt rotates pulley of the oil pump.
02-25-2011, 11:07 AM
#32
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simply the first idea entails second thought
there is no reason for surprise
this process - the main value of communication on the forum. Of course not unique, but significant value.
Otherwise - just read the manual.
For example, I never really thought about the HHR serpentine belt. I read this post - I understand that is not ready for trouble. Error - should be corrected to obtain information.
the lifetime of the belt.
Today I talked to a lot of repairmen. I showed them my engine and my belt. Their conclusion - the belt is standard. Exactly the same belts are widely used GM. The lifetime of the belt - do not mileage more than 120,000 kilometers. Recommended replacement of the belt after mileage 100,000 miles = 62,305 miles.
there is no reason for surprise
this process - the main value of communication on the forum. Of course not unique, but significant value.
Otherwise - just read the manual.
For example, I never really thought about the HHR serpentine belt. I read this post - I understand that is not ready for trouble. Error - should be corrected to obtain information.
the lifetime of the belt.
Today I talked to a lot of repairmen. I showed them my engine and my belt. Their conclusion - the belt is standard. Exactly the same belts are widely used GM. The lifetime of the belt - do not mileage more than 120,000 kilometers. Recommended replacement of the belt after mileage 100,000 miles = 62,305 miles.
02-25-2011, 03:54 PM
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I could see that being a problem with the oil pump. I was generalizing when I said 'water pump' in the case of the HHR. There are many engines that drive the water pump by means of a serpentine belt. Some Chevy V8 engines come to mind as well as others, including the LS2 in my GTO.
Last edited by db/sb; 02-25-2011 at 04:35 PM.
02-26-2011, 07:49 AM
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