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Belt set?

Correct me if I am wrong here, I was under the belief that when a TB belt sits for a while the belt "sets" in. That is to say it gets used to being in one shape. When you run the engine the uneveness of the belt creates a strain on the WP and WP trauma results, which is why when a car is run after it sits the WP goes south. This phenomena is especially pronounced on a belt that was overdue for a change to begin with.

This is why I recommend changing out the belt immediately and holding off on the WP IF it seems good.
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