1999 Questions for all other cars Serpentine Belt

1999 ALL OTHER MAKES ALL OTHER MODELS
54,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DBRAND694
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Hello, We own a 1999 Fleetwood Discovery RV with a 350 cummins engine with 54,000 miles. Ever since 2006 we have been having a problem with the serpentine belt. It has broken 2 times in the middle of the highway. We only use the RV twice a year and drive to Southern Florida from New Jersey. The belt broke in 2006 and in 2008. Is there a mechanical problem in the engine that causes the belt to break? Thanks very much.[img:2ab64a9f1b]http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/251344_l_fad54c6137a77e945b2b93ac743615a5_1.jpg[/img:2ab64a9f1b]
Oct 5, 2008 at 4:53 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

when these belts fail prematurely it is often a case of misalignment, due to a faulty pulley or bearing, there are laser aligners now in many work shops to accurately check the alignment of all the pulleys i would look into this type of test.

Mark (mhpautos)
Oct 5, 2008 at 10:01 AM