GavinsBeard Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 So my belt literally just snapped and I was wondering how far I could go without it with no lights on (dad will be behind me with lights) and if it would cause any more damage? Quote
daniel_g Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 Not very far dude, the belt runs the water pump aswell, with that not spinning the coolant temps will go way high and you could warp the head etc.Id say like drive a mile if you need to but cant you not just tow it? Quote
akyakapotter Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 Use a pair of tights to get you home lol Quote
_shaun_ Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 Not on a starlet but ive used some thick cable ties linked before to get me the 30miles home from work ha. Quote
GavinsBeard Posted October 22, 2015 Author Posted October 22, 2015 Got it towed home now lads, I asked a couple of people about the tights thing and they all said it wouldn't work :/ Haven't got the money to get much more than the belt fixed atm so didn't wanna risk it either way tbh... Another question, I Know the belt was on it's way out anyway, was hoping it would have held out til' the 28th when i get paid but, would the belt being in bad condition cause the alternator not to get as much charge to the battery? As it did cut out yesterday... Just thought that could be the cause otherwise i'll probably need a new alternator as well... Anyway lads, cheers for the advice Quote
daniel_g Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 Yeah the belt not having the correct tension on the alternator can cause that issue^^New belt, correct tension, and see how ya get on Quote
StuDoc 72 Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 A belts like 8 quid mate youll be fine Quote
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