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XJR
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May 25, 2008, 5:48 AM

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HELP! This belt came off my engine!! Which is it? Can I drive?	Sign In

Which belt is this that came off the engine? Can I drive without
it?
http://www.marbellamist.com/DSCN2450.JPG

This shows the engine compartment where the belt should be:
http://www.marbellamist.com/DSCN2451.JPG

(This post was edited by XJR on May 25, 2008, 5:49 AM)

Tom Greenleaf
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May 25, 2008, 6:49 AM

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Re: HELP! This belt came off my engine!! Which is it? Can I drive?	Sign In

What kind of car would have helped but the pics work for now. This can't be used without the belt so now is the time to see which pulley caused this which is the likely problem. Second pic lower right looks a bit out of line and when you just spin and handle any of them they should be quiet and not wobble at all. Replace the one(s) that do AND a new belt.

Guess: If that one it looks like an idler or tensioner and if you bring it with you just match it up. Bet is the bolt is 13mm if that helps,

T

XJR
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May 25, 2008, 7:37 AM

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Thanks for the reply, its a Jaguar XJR 1997 and Ive been told its the supercharger belt and I should be able to drive a short distance without any trouble but will notice decreased power. I think I will have it taken on a tow truck just to be on the safe side.

Tom Greenleaf
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May 25, 2008, 8:31 AM

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Re: HELP! This belt came off my engine!! Which is it? Can I drive?	Sign In

Yes - I'd choose the safe side. The belt in first pic looks old but it didn't just break and seems to show wear of a failed pulley or item which is the bigger concern. New belt alone probably isn't the fix but the part(s) that caused its failure then the new belt needed. Hey - you've got to know the Jag isn't going to have cheap problems and risking making it worse doesn't make any sense.

You may get lucks and find that a pulley with a replaceable bearing is the cause. Good luck,

T

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