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Hmm..
Yes Dangerleb: I agree that the belts are strong and they are flexible. That is after all what they are designed for. My impression was that they would settle into a shape. Similar to Tires getting flat spots if they sit too long. When you start the engine up again the set belt would (presumably) create an uneven load on the WP pulley as well as the idlers as it spins around. It is just a theory. I wish I could remember who said it. Anyhow, It is my rationale for changing out old belts that have sit for a while if they are past the 4 year mark.
Your position, to drive the car for now and put off the belt job for later holds validity as well, In that, flat spots can be driven out of tires by simply moving them around and exercising them. It also has the advantage of just getting the car out there and driving. There is an abbreviation "JDTFT" that comes to mind.
I will try to remember where I heard that theory. I think I heard it just recently and it echoed something an engineering professor told me about belts years ago.
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