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Originally Posted by SolReaver
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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Never heard of that one.
The belts are supple, very flexible, and STRONG, the previous owner used the VERY old belt off the 86 motor I bought as a lifting strap to pull the motor. Each time it would hang up on something the whole front of the car would get lifted a bit. They are crazy strong and the contact with the water pump is off the smooth back of the belt.
Over tensioning is the big killer, followed by pump seal leaking and bearing failure.