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Serpentine Belt

Discussion in 'Swift' started by scottied67, Jan 6, 2011.

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  1. Jan 6, 2011 #1
    scottied67

    scottied67 Road Train Member

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    The serpentine belt broke on my truck. She overheated very quickly by the time I pulled over and shut it down. Hope it didn't do any damage. And oops I don't have a spare belt lol
     
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  3. Jan 6, 2011 #2
    canuck in da truck

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    couldnt have you made a replacement belt out of your pantyhose?
    just enough to get you to a shop?
     
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  4. Jan 6, 2011 #3
    scottied67

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    My pantyhose has a run. I don't think it is strong enough. Thought about putting some of my fingernail polish on the run but I think it is flammable and would create more problems. I'm hoping for a cute mobile mechanic when he arrives.
     
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  5. Jan 6, 2011 #4
    otherhalftw

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    Hope springs eternal...as the saying goes....when he gets there...no fooling around while he is trying to work!:biggrin_25522:
     
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  7. Jan 6, 2011 #5
    scottied67

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    OK check it, my next problem is my 14 is done in 45 minutes, I'm broke down on the side of the road. Chances are the work will not be done on the truck in time. I have some options and would welcome any advice.

    Options

    • Sit on side of road for 10 hours
    • Sit on side of road for 8 hours drive remainder of 45 or less minutes to nearby truck stop and sit for remaining 2 hours
    • Drive on using the '2 hour' rule to find a safe haven
     
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  8. Jan 6, 2011 #6
    Buckeye 'bedder

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    HE?! :biggrin_25521:
     
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  9. Jan 6, 2011 #7
    Flying Finn

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    Use the safe haven rule. You cannot stay on the side of the road. It is just not nearly close to safe. Make sure you mark it very well in your log as to the cause of needing to use the 2 hour rule.
     
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  10. Jan 6, 2011 #8
    Buckeye 'bedder

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    I sure hope option three would apply in this situation since you cannot operate the truck!
     
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  11. Jan 6, 2011 #9
    Buckeye 'bedder

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    Did anyone else notice that the tags at the bottom of the thread are belts overheat buttcrack? Scottied67!!:biggrin_2559::biggrin_2559:
     
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  12. Jan 6, 2011 #10
    otherhalftw

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    That is exactly what I used to say after Dad got done whooping me with his belt!:biggrin_25523:
     
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