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Old 03-05-2013, 01:09 PM   #1
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... I have a Dayco belt on my red Yaris, that I grabbed because it was the only thing in stock at the store that I grabbed it from. I have had to tighten it three times since the initial installation.
^ That's been my problem... Apparently Dayco belts are like rubber bands, they love to stretch! I think I've had to tighten mine about 3 times so far as well.
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^ That's been my problem... Apparently Dayco belts are like rubber bands, they love to stretch! I think I've had to tighten mine about 3 times so far as well.
How tight are you tightening yours? I tightened the belt until it has just a hair of deflection.
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