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5.7L Hemi Help - Serpentine Belt problems - #176979 12/28/08 11:13 AM 12/28/08 11:13 AM
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 100 MA Twisted_Cuda OP member
Twisted_Cuda OP member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 100 MA	Hi guys, The serpentine belt on my 04 Ram 1500, 5.7 5spd auto w/80k miles is so loose that it stops spinning. The tensioner is against its stop and there's still a lot of slack in the belt. Do serpentine belts stretch out? Will replacing it solve my problem? The belt still looks ok, no visible damage. Any ideas? How much do these belts run and where's the best place to get one? Thanks

Re: 5.7L Hemi Help - Serpentine Belt problems - [Re: Twisted_Cuda] #176980 12/28/08 01:18 PM 12/28/08 01:18 PM
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Twisted_Cuda OP member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 100 MA	Hi guys, Found the problem, the lower idler pulley was broken/missing. 4906145-cudaburnout3b.JPG (67 downloads) Last edited by Twisted_Cuda; 01/08/09 09:33 PM.

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