Some of you may have read about my dead van horror story in another thread...Serpentine belt failed prematurely at 30,000 miles. Dealer has identified an idler as the cause...Idler was apparently seized up. Dealer still waiting for part to arrive and van is going to be in the shop for the rest of the week.
So carrying along a spare belt would not have helped me in this situation. I am kind of hoping that perhaps this idler was the reason I have been getting a nasty squeal on occasion when I turn on my AC. I know there are some others out there who experience the same squeal/bang with their AC...so perhap you may want to examine your belt and idler to see if there are any issues.
Ed
2005 158 passenger
So carrying along a spare belt would not have helped me in this situation. I am kind of hoping that perhaps this idler was the reason I have been getting a nasty squeal on occasion when I turn on my AC. I know there are some others out there who experience the same squeal/bang with their AC...so perhap you may want to examine your belt and idler to see if there are any issues.
Ed
2005 158 passenger