power steering?!

supramacist · 04-07-2007, 05:47 AM

If it's a crooked pulley you will be able to tell when it's running, wabble wabble.

Try the toyota oem replacement belts. Don't skimp on this stuff these cars are a finiky sort.

dannydavi · 04-07-2007, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supramacist

If it's a crooked pulley you will be able to tell when it's running, wabble wabble.

Try the toyota oem replacement belts. Don't skimp on this stuff these cars are a finiky sort.

good idea on the oem... would i contact a toyota dealer for those? or wheres another place to get them?

mrnickleye · 04-07-2007, 05:40 PM

You have a problem!

Belts that frey on the edges do so because:

1. a pully is bent or loose

2. the pulleys are not all aligned. You may be able to lay a yard stick (cut it to length if need be) across all the pulleys on that belt to check. They should line up.

3. a loose component (P/S pump, alternator, etc) will throw off the alignment.

Note: Toyota is the only place to buy Toyota parts.

And, if everything is set up properly, any aftermarket name brand belt will last for many years/miles. Gates, Goodyear, etc. You don't have to use Toyota, and it won't 'fix' your problem.

dannydavi · 04-07-2007, 05:44 PM

thanks, i'll get a straight edge on it as soon as i can to see if it is aligned. and make sure it is tight.... i hope i tightened it enough...

supramacist · 04-08-2007, 02:13 AM

He's more right than I am it would seem. All of your pulleys should be tight and if you can't tell try laying hands on them. Something is out.

Other than that I just went toyota oem for all of my belts because I was also replacing the drive belt and that's my mentality.

There are a number of good belts on the market. I just preferr stock oem.

mrnickleye · 04-08-2007, 07:20 AM

I must clarify this....

I lean towards Aftermarket parts that I know will work well, thru years of experience, and research. I also get them at wholesale thru the shop I run.

I only get a 20% discount thru the dealerships. So, if I can get a part I am confident will be good quality, I always go aftermarket.

ie: P/S belt, and A/C belts cost me about $10ea, and the Alt belt $15. Alt. adjust pulley $25. Toyota will be much higher.

ie: P/S pressure hose (pump to rack) thru Toyota is $324 list, plus $14 for the washers. I got one (by EDELMANN) thru Parts Plus for $156 list, includes the washers. The quality is great, and warrantied for a year.

Some things are only available thru the dealer, then you are stuck getting it from them.

supramacist · 04-08-2007, 03:09 PM

Ya..., I know all about toyota only parts, lol. That's what lead up to the belts.

I had to buy a new fan shroud from them because I couldn't find one anywhere. Not even used so I just made a list of things to get from them while I was there.

Now I just have a small list that get's added to as I go along.

04-07-2007, 05:40 PM	#3
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	You have a problem! Belts that frey on the edges do so because: 1. a pully is bent or loose 2. the pulleys are not all aligned. You may be able to lay a yard stick (cut it to length if need be) across all the pulleys on that belt to check. They should line up. 3. a loose component (P/S pump, alternator, etc) will throw off the alignment. Note: Toyota is the only place to buy Toyota parts. And, if everything is set up properly, any aftermarket name brand belt will last for many years/miles. Gates, Goodyear, etc. You don't have to use Toyota, and it won't 'fix' your problem. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

04-07-2007, 05:44 PM	#4
dannydavi 12psi boost Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 373	thanks, i'll get a straight edge on it as soon as i can to see if it is aligned. and make sure it is tight.... i hope i tightened it enough... __________________ '86.5 Supra - A/T - N/A - JDM Useful Sites: ToyoDIY.com ToyotaPart.com MKIIITSRM

04-08-2007, 07:20 AM	#6
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	Why I go Aftermarket I must clarify this.... I lean towards Aftermarket parts that I know will work well, thru years of experience, and research. I also get them at wholesale thru the shop I run. I only get a 20% discount thru the dealerships. So, if I can get a part I am confident will be good quality, I always go aftermarket. ie: P/S belt, and A/C belts cost me about $10ea, and the Alt belt $15. Alt. adjust pulley $25. Toyota will be much higher. ie: P/S pressure hose (pump to rack) thru Toyota is $324 list, plus $14 for the washers. I got one (by EDELMANN) thru Parts Plus for $156 list, includes the washers. The quality is great, and warrantied for a year. Some things are only available thru the dealer, then you are stuck getting it from them. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

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04-07-2007, 05:47 AM	#1
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	If it's a crooked pulley you will be able to tell when it's running, wabble wabble. Try the toyota oem replacement belts. Don't skimp on this stuff these cars are a finiky sort.

04-08-2007, 02:13 AM	#5
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	He's more right than I am it would seem. All of your pulleys should be tight and if you can't tell try laying hands on them. Something is out. Other than that I just went toyota oem for all of my belts because I was also replacing the drive belt and that's my mentality. There are a number of good belts on the market. I just preferr stock oem.

04-08-2007, 03:09 PM	#7
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	Ya..., I know all about toyota only parts, lol. That's what lead up to the belts. I had to buy a new fan shroud from them because I couldn't find one anywhere. Not even used so I just made a list of things to get from them while I was there. Now I just have a small list that get's added to as I go along.